KPMG Bursary South Africa 2026

KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler) was formed in the year 1987 by a merger between Klynveld Main Goerdeler (KMG) and Peat Marwick International. However, KPMG in South Africa has roots all the way back to 1895 when Alexander Aiken started his Public Accountant and Auditor business in Johannesburg. At the core of KPMG is 2 major firms – Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. and Aiken & Carter. The international firm offers a range of services including audit, advisory and tax services to global clients. At present, the company has an impressive global employee base of more than 162 000 staff members.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizenYou must be currently in Matric or have completed MatricYou must be studying or intend on studying full-time towards a SAICA accredited Chartered Accounting or CAs(SA) qualification(students can find SAICA Accredited programmes and institutions here)You must be studying or intend on studying at a SAICA-accredited universityYou must have a strong academic recordYou must be able to complete your degree in the minimum number of years (you may not split a 1 year course over 2 years)Current Matric students:you must have achieved 4 distinctions (A’s) including Life OrientationCurrent 1st year students:you must have achieved a minimum result of 70% for Accounting and a minimum overall average of 65%Current 2nd year students:you must have achieved a minimum result of 65% for Accounting and a minimum overall average of 65%Current 3rd year students:you must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Accounting and a minimum overall average of 60%Current Honours/ CTA students:you must have achieved a minimum result of 55% for Accounting and a minimum overall average of 50%You must have proven financial need, if apply for the Merit bursary with financial need

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Applications must be submitted online, by following these steps: Step 1:Apply for aKPMG Training Contract Step 2:Apply online atKPMG Bursary Application 2026(use your Taleo reference number you received in the step 1, when applying for the bursary). Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the KPMG bursary. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): ID document (certified copy)Matric recent results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)Updated fee statement, if currently studying (certified copy)Updated Curriculum Vitae (certified copy)Proof of provisional acceptance at University, if currently in Matric (certified copy) If applying for aMerit with Financial Need bursary, please add: Parents or guardians proof of income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)Parents or guardians 3 months’ recent bank statementsRecent utility bill (water and electricity, cell phone, etc)