Overview
Internal Audit Graduate Programme – JHB FY2026 Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at KPMG South Africa
Title: Internal Audit Graduate Programme – JHB FY2026
Company: KPMG South Africa
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job
Our national Internal Audit and ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) services practice provides strategic sourcing of Internal Audit; Enterprise Risk Management; Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Compliance and Sustainability services.
Our services enable Management to deliver on strategic business objectives, identifies business opportunities and enhances organizational value.
Our South African practice is equipped with professionals across multidisciplinary teams who are experienced in financial, operational and IT internal auditing. Our graduate programme has successfully developed leading Internal Audit professionals across all industries. This programme provides a well-structured curriculum of training, mentoring, on-the-job learning experiences and exposure to work with leading professionals.
We currently have vacancies for our 2026 graduate training contract spanning three years for focused and ambitious candidates to join our JHB office and support the diverse team with Internal Audit delivery for a wide variety of clients across all industries.
Key Responsibilities
General
Sound understanding of internal audit, risk management, combined assurance and regulatory technical principles.
Basic responsibilities in respect of understanding:
Internal Audit methodologies aligned with the internal audit standards
Business process, risk, control and process improvement documentation (mapping) and analysis ability (including sound risk, control and process improvement documentation and analysis ability)
Ability to understand ternal Audit Programme objectives and executive audit programme instructions and guidelines.
Preparation and completion internal audit workpapers to the desired standard in line with relevant client scope areas, related risks, control concerns and ensure client expectations are met satisfactorily.
Beginners’ knowledge around sound and structured report writing ability (considering all key facts and background).
Good time management and ability to drive your own quality work deliverables within the agreed project budgets and deadlines.
Professional integrity and a high performing team player who can work autonomously, remains accountable and contributes to a positive and cohesive team environment.
Interest in data analytics (using IDEA or related tools, ability to execute routine data analytics procedures and analysing results appropriately).
Ability to work under pressure and basic analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills.
Assistance with wide range of activities, including client delivery and project administration under the direction of the Management team.
Skills And Attributes Required For The Role
Keen interest in Internal Audit backed by the relevant tertiary education/qualification
A high-performing team player who can work independently and contribute to a positive and cohesive team environment
Ability to be agile and adapt to changing environments, spot problems, and trace to root causes to recommend solutions
Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
B Com Hons Internal Auditing (or relevant qualification)
A strong academic background (65% aggregate)
Fully Microsoft Office competent, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
