Job Description

The digital age is bringing rapid change. Businesses are becoming increasingly interconnected and borders around supply/value chains are becoming increasingly blurred. At PwC, we recognise the importance of risk management and technology services as a key enabler in organisations. In your role as an associate, you will work closely with clients across multiple industries to solve their risk and regulation and information technology challenges. We offer a three-year contract, on-site training and valuable work experience. We're looking for talented, skilled graduates who can bring new ideas and a fresh approach to Risk Services.



You can choose to join one of our exciting programmes below:

Risk and Regulation

Being a member of a team on large and small engagements--working as part of a project team on client sites and day-to-day liaison with clients. Identifying the impact of regulatory change and supporting clients to adapt to the challenges the new regulatory landscape presents. Supporting technical analysis and developing an area of specialism where you will eventually become the 'subject matter expert'. Identifying and documenting key systems and controls for demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations. Preparing regulatory analysis and reports. Supporting senior team members through the development of marketing and sales activities and continuous client contact programmes with senior client staff. Relationship building and networking with clients and internally across PwC. Providing input to the debate on development and application of regulatory changes and leading practice developments. Participating in PwC's thought leadership development.

Digital Trust - IT Audit and Data

Identifying key risks and controls and controls optimisation, including the configuration of controls around security and business processes and within IT environments. Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge including information technology general controls and application controls; financial reporting concepts; working experience applying professional scepticism skills. Interacting with clients on solutions and executing projects on client engagements, forming client relationships and demonstrating an understanding of the client's business. Review of financial and operational business process controls. Infrastructure and database security reviews. Compliance with other regulatory requirements. Due diligence on systems and controls. Pre- and post-implementation system reviews. Computer security reviews. Privacy and protection of personal information. Outsourced and co-sourced internal audit engagements. Governance, risk and compliance reviews. Performance audits and audits of predetermined objectives. Work on ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.) projects--assessing risk, identifying and testing controls and assisting clients to develop and implement solutions such as GRC.


Requirements

Bursary requirements:

Carefully check our requirements.

Do not apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements:

1. Completing final year undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines in 2025:


Finance and Investment Management Economics Risk Management Commercial Law (LLB) Engineering Management/Business Sciences BSc Information Systems/Technology BSc Computer Science BSc Data Analytics BSc Maths and Statistics

2. Must be willing to pursue an honours degree in one of the above disciplines in 2026.



3. Third year and fourth year undergraduate university results: overall average of 65%.



4. Proficiency in English and strong communication skills.



5. You must be a South African citizen or have permanent residency. Please provide proof of your permanent residency in your application.





The bursaries are linked to academic performance and financial need. We offer different types of bursaries:



Academic achievement award: a fixed amount that includes a book allowance, payable to the university towards your tuition.

Tuition and/or accommodation bursary: covers a percentage (between 20% to 100%) of tuition with a book allowance. For students with a high financial need, we also cover a percentage (from 20% to 100%) of accommodation costs and a once-off living allowance.


When we calculate your bursary award, we work on a sliding scale depending on your academic results and financial need. The bursaries range from a 20% to a 100% award.



Ensure that you have the following documents ready before you start with your application:


Certified ID Certified matric certificate Full academic record, including 2025 mid-year exam results For each parent/guardian, three payslips or official bank statements, or an affidavit in the case of unemployment.

You will be required to work for PwC in one of the abovementioned disciplines for a period of three years as part of your bursary contract.





About PwC
At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.co.za.





To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader. We therefore look for candidates with the following qualities:

How I lead and deliver value as a PwC professional

Inspire

I understand my impact and people want to work with me

Empower

I coach and work side by side with others

Evolve

I grow as a person and guide PwC into the future

Champions

I commit to quality, integrity and inclusive behaviour

Builds

I apply a business mindset to my work to increase PwC's success

Delivers

I collaborate across PwC to deliver quality and distinctive client experiences




You can choose to join one of our exciting programmes below:

Risk and Regulation

Being a member of a team on large and small engagements--working as part of a project team on client sites and day-to-day liaison with clients. Identifying the impact of regulatory change and supporting clients to adapt to the challenges the new regulatory landscape presents. Supporting technical analysis and developing an area of specialism where you will eventually become the 'subject matter expert'. Identifying and documenting key systems and controls for demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations. Preparing regulatory analysis and reports. Supporting senior team members through the development of marketing and sales activities and continuous client contact programmes with senior client staff. Relationship building and networking with clients and internally across PwC. Providing input to the debate on development and application of regulatory changes and leading practice developments. Participating in PwC's thought leadership development.

Digital Trust - IT Audit and Data

Identifying key risks and controls and controls optimisation, including the configuration of controls around security and business processes and within IT environments. Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge including information technology general controls and application controls; financial reporting concepts; working experience applying professional scepticism skills. Interacting with clients on solutions and executing projects on client engagements, forming client relationships and demonstrating an understanding of the client's business. Review of financial and operational business process controls. Infrastructure and database security reviews. Compliance with other regulatory requirements. Due diligence on systems and controls. Pre- and post-implementation system reviews. Computer security reviews. Privacy and protection of personal information. Outsourced and co-sourced internal audit engagements. Governance, risk and compliance reviews. Performance audits and audits of predetermined objectives. Work on ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.) projects--assessing risk, identifying and testing controls and assisting clients to develop and implement solutions such as GRC.
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