PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) South Africa is inviting applications from ambitious graduates to join its Risk Services division as an Associate-level intern based in Johannesburg. This is a full-time internship opportunity for candidates who are passionate about risk management, regulatory compliance, and building a career in one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
About the Role
PwC’s Risk and Regulation team works with clients across a wide range of industries to help them navigate complex regulatory landscapes, strengthen their internal controls, and manage risk effectively. As an Associate intern in this team, you will be a hands-on contributor from day one — working on real client engagements, developing your technical expertise, and building a professional brand within the firm.
This is not a passive observation role. You will be expected to take ownership of your work, deliver quality outputs, and grow alongside a team of seasoned risk professionals.
What You Will Do
- Work as a member of project teams on both large and small client engagements, including day-to-day liaison directly with clients
- Identify the impact of regulatory changes and help clients adapt to new compliance requirements
- Support technical analysis and develop a specialist area of expertise over time
- Identify and document key systems and controls for demonstrating regulatory compliance
- Prepare regulatory analysis reports for review by senior team members
- Support marketing, sales activities, and client relationship programmes
- Contribute to PwC’s Thought Leadership publications and internal knowledge development
- Build relationships across PwC’s broader network and with external client stakeholders
Who Should Apply
PwC is looking for motivated, curious individuals who are driven to learn, adapt quickly, and communicate complex information with clarity. You should have a genuine interest in risk management and regulation — whether that’s risk, compliance, operational resilience, or conduct risk.
Minimum qualification: An undergraduate degree in any of the following fields —
- Finance
- Economics
- Risk Management
- Commercial Law
- Engineering
- Management or Business Studies
An Honours or Master’s degree will be a strong advantage.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex regulation
- Strong numeracy and report writing skills
- Analytical thinking and logical reasoning
- Effective presentation and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and business awareness
- Problem-solving ability and the drive to implement practical solutions
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace
- Flexibility to adapt to varying client requirements and team environments
Additional Information
- Location: Johannesburg
- Employment Type: Full-time Internship
- Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
- Work Visa Sponsorship: Not available
- Application Closing Date: 27 June 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date through the link below. Please note that this opportunity closes on 27 June 2026.
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