2023 Graduate recruitment has closed.



Are you ready to make your mark?


    Join our community of passionate, curious, and innovative people to help make a positive difference to the world.

    You can work across geographies, industries and take on highly challenging and groundbreaking projects. If you inspire confidence and want to make positive, lasting change for those around you, find out about our culture and the graduate programs we have across our global network.

    Come as you are. We're interested in your unique experiences and perspectives.

    We hire people from all backgrounds into a variety of business areas to help our clients work smarter and grow faster.

    No matter which path you choose, you’ll be empowered to build an exciting, impactful career.

KPMG Training Contract Applications

South Africa

Where disruptive technologies are embraced, and collaboration is a way of life!

Are you an innovative, young, and dynamic aspiring Chartered Accountant? Are you looking for exposure to multinational clients and gaining global experience while working alongside cutting-edge technology?

If so, then KPMG is the ideal place to build your career!

If you are interested in applying for a training contract or vacation work, please click here to apply.

You will be required to submit the following documentation:


o Proof of South African citizenship (Certified copy of ID)
o Full academic history
o Matric results
o Updated CV

About you

Our selection criteria is not just about your academic record or qualification. We want to know about you.

We look for people who align to our values. Those who are resilient, progressive thinkers who can bring a fresh perspective and communicate their ideas with passion.

So, if you love to learn, have a curious mindset, and want to make a difference, we’d love to connect.

The KPMG graduate program

  • The program is a permanent opportunity with a structured learning pathway for final-year and recent graduates.
  • The work we do is diverse, so we look for people from a broad range of degree disciplines, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to represent the communities we work with.
  • Choose from a range of career pathways to suit your skills and interests from audit and accounting to technology and engineering or tax and regulatory services. 
  • You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team and work with diverse clients to help them solve complex issues that will stretch your thinking and challenge you every day.
  • Graduate roles are available across regions in Southern Africa.

Explore graduate career pathways


Keen to know more about our different business areas and teams and what your day as a graduate looks like?

Life at KPMG

Here are just some of the benefits of life at KPMG:

✓ Workplace flexibility

✓  Perks and discounts


✓  Competitive pay

✓  Continuous learning 


✓  Health and wellbeing program

✓  Hybrid working and travel opportunities