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KPMG Graduate Programmes 2019 South Africa

KPMG South Africa is a privately-owned company and part of the KPMG network of independent, professional services companies connected to KPMG International.

Most people are aware that KPMG is responsible for auditing the largest corporations in the world. In addition to conducting audits, the firm also provides Tax services (business model transformation to cross-boarder tax matters, etc.) to providing Advisory services. KPMG has helped rebuild healthcare systems, spearheaded cyber security projects, and assisted organizations harness new market opportunities.

KPMG Graduate Trainee Programmes 2019

KPMG offer new graduates the opportunity to complete their training within the various facets of the organization. KPMG’s graduate training programmes are designed to help participants learn the essential skills they need to be successful professionals.

Here are KPMG’s current graduate programme offerings:

Trainee Accountant (Port Elizabeth)
Trainee Accountant (Durban)
Trainee Accountant (Cape Town)
Trainee Accountant (Johannesburg) for Grade 11 and 12 learners
Contract Compliance Services Trainee (Johannesburg)
Deal Advisory Consultant Trainee (Johannesburg)
Internal Audit Trainee (Durban)
Technology Advisory Graduate Trainee (Johannesburg)
Technology Advisory Graduate Trainee (Durban)
Technology Advisory Graduate Trainee (Cape Town)
Actuarial Consultant Graduate Trainee (Cape Town)
Internal Audit Graduate Trainee (Johannesburg)

Career Options

As KPMG South Africa is constantly growing, successful completion of the graduate programme may guarantee gainful employment provided that other pre-employment requirements are met.

Requirements or Eligibility

If you are interested in applying to any of the graduate programmes mentioned above, make sure to take note of the minimum requirements of each of the programmes mentioned.

Trainee Accountant

Must be a Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy or CTA, or its equivalent acquired from a SAICA-recognized college or university
Able to meet deadlines and perform in a high pressure environment

Deal Advisory Consultant Trainee

Completing Honours in a CFA or CIMA certified Investment Management study
Must have a 65% or higher grade average

Internal Audit Trainee

Must be possess a B.Com Honours in Internal Audit or relevant degree in B.Tech Internal Audit

Contract Compliance Trainee

IT graduate or any relevant tertiary qualification
Knowledge of software licensing preferred
Must have a driver’s license and own transportation
Willing and able to travel
Must possess strong analytical skills
A team player, but can also work independently
Good written and verbal skills
Quick learner
Highly motivated

How to Apply

If you meet KPMG’s basic requirements to join their graduate trainee programmes, visit their website and create an account. Upon completing your online profile, you will be able to start looking for programme openings. Click here to get started.

If you wish to know more about KPMG or if you want to get a better understanding of how your skills will be put to work in their company, check out the links below. This is also a good way to determine which graduate programme will best suit you.

Opening and Closing Dates

KPMG is actively searching for highly qualified candidates to join their graduate trainee programmes. In most cases, they do not set any application deadlines unless all the positions have been filled.

Bursaries

KPMG Bursary Programmes South Africa

KPMG is a multi-national professional services company and placed as one of the “Big Four Auditors” together with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Enst & Young, and Deloitte. The company has an international network of affiliate firms providing audit, advisory and tax services. The firm assists clients in the areas of risk mitigation as well as identifying and taking full advantage of big opportunities. Their client roster includes government and public institutions, schools business organizations, as well as non-profit groups.

KPMG has affiliate offices operating in over 140 countries, employing a workforce of 145,000 professionals across various areas of disciplines. The name KPMG is derived from the initials of some of the founding members of the company and these are Klynveld, Peat, Marwick, and Goerdeler.

KPMG South Africa was established in 1895. It has undergone many transformations brought on by several strategic mergers, allowing the firm to grow into one of the biggest of its kind in the region. The core companies that make up today’s KPMG are Marwick, Mitchell & Co. and Aiken & Carter and Peat. Prior to their 1987 merger, the two firms were among the leading professional audit firms in the country.

KPMG Bursary Programmes

KPMG is offering two unique bursary programmes to individuals studying to qualify as Chartered Accountants with SAICA accreditation. These two bursary programmes are:

Pure Merit Bursary

The Pure Merit Bursary programme is awarded to students who have exemplary academic records. This bursary programme is recommended for students who require an extensive amount of funds to continue with their studies.

Merit Bursary with Financial Needs

The Merit Bursary with Financial Needs programme is given to students as determined by their financial condition and academic performance. Those who cannot afford to totally attend university without substantial source of funds.

Career Options

Successful completion of any of the programmes does not mean permanent employment within KPMG and will be dependent on the skills requirement of the company at any point in time.

Requirements or Eligibility

Eligibility to join either one of the programmes will require prospective bursars to meet the minimum requirements below:

Must be attending a SAICA accredited tertiary education institution or university and pursuing a SAICA recognised degree
Must be a full time student
Must have attended school for a minimum of two consecutive years (no gaps)
Bursars are expected to maintain their academic performance throughout the duration of the programme

In order to qualify, students are required to achieve a determined level of academic performance and these are as follows:

For Financial Accounting students in their 1st year of matriculation, at least 70% average and 4 A’s (not including LO) at a minimum of 65%. Students in second year must have an average of at least 65% and with 4 A’s with 65% not including LO subjects. Candidates in their third year must have an average of at least 60% minimum including their 4 A’s.