Technology Risk Graduate Programme - JHB FY2027
CompanyKPMG
LocationGauteng
SalaryUnknown
Closing date2026-07-03
Date posted2026-06-23
Employment typeContract
KPMG is inviting ambitious and technology-driven graduates to apply for its Technology Risk Graduate Programme. This programme is designed for graduates who are passionate about technology, innovation, risk management, data analytics, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, KPMG operates globally across Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. The Technology Risk division within Advisory helps organisations navigate complex technology challenges, manage risk, strengthen internal controls, and leverage technology to improve business performance.
The Technology Risk Graduate Programme provides graduates with an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while working alongside experienced professionals and engaging with senior executives across various industries. Successful candidates will be exposed to real-world business challenges and will develop valuable technical, analytical, and consulting skills that are highly sought after in today's digital economy.
Throughout the programme, graduates will gain exposure to technology risk assessments, data analytics, IT governance, cybersecurity, internal controls, digital transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies that are reshaping modern businesses. The programme combines practical workplace experience, on-the-job learning, mentoring, coaching, and professional development to prepare graduates for successful careers within technology consulting and risk advisory.
Graduates will work on projects that help clients improve their technology environments, strengthen business resilience, enhance governance processes, and address risks associated with digital transformation. This includes leveraging data analytics to generate business insights, supporting innovative audit approaches through technology, assessing IT risks and controls, designing and implementing system-based controls, responding to cyber threats, and assisting organisations with the adoption of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Blockchain.
The programme offers exposure to a variety of industries and clients, allowing graduates to build broad business knowledge while developing specialised technology and consulting skills. Participants will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and gain firsthand experience working in fast-paced and dynamic environments where innovation and problem-solving are highly valued.
What You'll Gain
Graduates will benefit from practical workplace experience, exposure to leading organisations across various industries, professional mentoring and coaching, hands-on experience with technology risk and advisory projects, exposure to emerging technologies, opportunities to work with experienced professionals, and the development of highly marketable technical and consulting skills.
The programme also provides valuable exposure to executive-level stakeholders and helps graduates build the confidence and expertise required to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have completed or be completing one of the following qualifications:
BSc Computer Science
BSc Information Technology
BSc Information Systems
BCom Informatics
Bachelor of Information Technology (B.IT)
Internal Audit (Honours or PGDA)
Skills and Attributes
KPMG is looking for graduates who demonstrate a strong interest in Technology Risk and emerging technologies. Successful candidates should be highly motivated, analytical, adaptable, and eager to learn. They should be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team while maintaining a positive and collaborative approach.
Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions, excellent communication skills, adaptability in changing environments, and a passion for innovation are essential. Candidates should also have a keen interest in technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and business risk management.
Why Join KPMG?
Joining KPMG offers graduates the opportunity to work for one of the world's most respected professional services firms while gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading practices. Graduates will receive structured development, ongoing learning opportunities, professional mentorship, and valuable experience that can accelerate their careers in technology consulting, cybersecurity, IT audit, risk advisory, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
If you are passionate about technology and want to build a future-focused career while helping organisations solve complex business and technology challenges, the KPMG Technology Risk Graduate Programme could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply as soon as possible.
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