Global Graduate Programme 2026: Kickstart Your Career

PwC invites South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Programme 2026. The programme offers a structured three year experience that provides practical workplace exposure, mentorship and professional development opportunities across several industries: banking, insurance, employee benefits, analytics, risk and compliance, technology and consulting. Participants work in a supportive environment while building valuable industry skills and international exposure.

• Applicants must be pursuing an Honours degree in Computer Science, BCom (IT) Accounting, IT (BSc or BCom), Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Business Science, Risk Management or Engineering.

• Applicants must currently be studying CTA, PGDA or Honours in Accounting.
• Requires a minimum 60% average.

• Applicants must hold or be completing a postgraduate qualification in Tax, Accounting or Law.
• Requires a minimum 60% average.

• Applicants should hold a degree in Business Economics, Econometrics, Engineering, Geoinformatics, Industrial Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain & Logistics, Technology, Data & AI, Information Systems or Internal Audit.

• Applicants pursuing an Honours degree in Internal Audit, Information Systems or Data Analysis related fields.

• Requires any degree with a strong IT or systems component; an Honours degree is advantageous.
• Prior SAP experience is beneficial but not required.

• Open to students pursuing Honours degrees in Information Technology, Computer Science, AI related IT programmes, Engineering, Mathematics, Internal Auditing, Business Science, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting or Management Accounting.

• Applicants must hold qualifications in BCom Forensic Accounting (Honours), BCom Accounting (Non-CA route), Internal Audit, Forensic Science and Technology, Law (LLB or BCom Law), Criminology, Risk Management or Economics/Econometrics.

• Hands on business experience
• Professional mentorship
• Exposure to multiple industries
• International career opportunities
• Technical and leadership development
• Real project involvement from the start

This graduate programme is ideal for ambitious graduates who want to build careers in consulting, technology, finance, audit, risk, tax and digital transformation while working for one of the world's leading professional services firms.