PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) South Africa, the largest professional services firm on the African continent with more than 10,000 people across 32 countries, is inviting ambitious, driven graduates to apply for its 2027 Graduate Programmes. With opportunities spanning actuarial science, data science, tax, transfer pricing, consulting, internal audit, risk and regulation, and digital trust, PwC is opening its doors to the next generation of professionals who are ready to shape tomorrow.

PwC is a tech-forward, people-empowered network operating in 136 countries and 137 territories, with more than 364,000 people committed to delivering quality across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting. In South Africa, the firm’s graduate programmes are among the most prestigious entry points into professional services, offering structured learning, real client exposure, mentorship, and a genuine career foundation from day one.

About the Programmes

Each programme is designed to blend rigorous theoretical learning with hands-on, real-world experience. Whether you are passionate about numbers, technology, regulation, risk, or business strategy, there is a programme built around your strengths. Graduates work alongside experienced professionals, interact with senior client stakeholders — including CFOs, CEOs, finance directors and heads of IT — and are trusted with meaningful responsibility from the very beginning of their journey.

PwC’s inclusive, team-oriented culture means you will be supported, challenged and celebrated throughout. Team leaders, coaches and mentors partner with you to explore opportunities, sharpen your skills and help you grow — both professionally and personally. The firm believes that diverse voices and fresh perspectives produce the best outcomes for clients and communities alike.

Available Programmes

SAP: Digital Trust Graduate Programme — A three-year programme based in Johannesburg and Cape Town for graduates pursuing honours degrees in Computer Science, BCom IT, Accounting, IT (BSc or BCom), Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Business Science, Risk Management, or Engineering. You will work within IT Risk Services, reviewing and implementing SAP risks and controls, conducting IT general controls reviews, SAP security assessments, governance and compliance reviews, and SAP data analytics. Closing date: 7 June 2026.

Apply for SAP: Digital Trust Graduate Programme

Risk & Regulation (FSRR) Programme — Based in Johannesburg, this programme is open to honours graduates in LLB/Commercial Law, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, or Management/Business Studies. You will help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, conduct technical analysis, identify compliance gaps, and develop into a subject matter expert within financial services risk and regulation. Closing date: 14 June 2026.

Apply for Risk & Regulation (FSRR)

Tax Programme (SAIT) — A three-year rotational programme based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, aligned with the South African Institute of Taxation’s Tax Professional Learnership. Open to postgraduate tax qualification holders or those completing a BCom (Hons) in Tax or a postgraduate LLB supported by an undergraduate tax, accounting or business science qualification (60% aggregate required). You will advise clients on tax matters, liaise with SARS, interpret tax legislation, and perform tax reviews as part of statutory audits. Closing date: 7 June 2026.

Apply for Tax Programme (SAIT)

Transfer Pricing Programme (SAIT) — Based in Cape Town and aligned with the SAIT Transfer Pricing Tax Professional Internship. Open to graduates completing or holding a relevant postgraduate tax, accounting, or law qualification (60%+). You will work on intercompany pricing arrangements, intellectual property transfers, benchmarking, and dispute resolution, collaborating with PwC’s international transfer pricing network. Closing date: 7 June 2026.

Apply for Transfer Pricing Programme (SAIT)

Foundation for the Future (FftF) — Consulting — An 18-month programme based in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town for undergraduate or honours graduates (65% minimum cumulative average) in Business, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering (all disciplines), Geoinformatics, Industrial Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain and Logistics, or Technology, Data, AI and Information Systems. You will rotate across consulting competencies covering operations transformation, digital enablement, analytics and AI, finance transformation, HR transformation, and cloud transformation. Closing date: 7 June 2026.

Apply for Foundation for the Future — Consulting

Internal Audit — Governance, Risk & Internal Audit (GRIA) — Based across Durban, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, this programme is open to honours graduates in Internal Audit or Information Systems/Data Analysis-related disciplines (65% aggregate). You will identify risks, analyse business processes, and support organisational leaders as they navigate complex governance environments across major local and global industries. Closing date: 7 June 2026.

Apply for Internal Audit (GRIA)

Data Science Graduate Programme (Actuarial Science) — Based in Johannesburg and Cape Town, this programme is open to honours-level or higher graduates across a wide range of data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering qualifications. You will develop statistical models, machine learning solutions, and web-based applications, gaining structured technical training in Python, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, and cloud computing. Closing date: 31 March 2026.

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Quantitative Risk Graduate Programme — Based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, open to final-year honours or master’s students in Financial Modelling, Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics, Quantitative Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or Mathematical Statistics. You will work across life insurance, short-term insurance, banking, financial valuations, and analytics, with exposure to international assignments early in your career. Closing date: 31 March 2026.

Apply for Quantitative Risk Graduate Programme

Actuarial Science Programme — Based in Cape Town and Johannesburg, open to final-year actuarial science students (honours or master’s level). You will work across life insurance, short-term insurance, banking, financial valuations, employee benefits, and artificial intelligence and data analytics. Technical knowledge of SAS, VBA, Python, or Matlab is advantageous. Closing date: 31 March 2026.

Apply for Actuarial Science Programme

Why PwC?

PwC offers graduates more than a job — it offers a career with purpose. You will work on some of the most complex and consequential challenges facing organisations today, backed by a global network of experts and a firm culture that is committed to your growth. PwC’s global leadership development framework, the PwC Professional, ensures that every graduate develops the capabilities needed to become a purpose-led, values-driven leader — from day one through to partner level.

South African graduates who join PwC in 2027 will find themselves in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Whichever programme you choose, you will be building skills, relationships, and a professional reputation that will last a lifetime.