If you want a legal graduate programme that goes beyond pure litigation or traditional legal drafting, this Governance and Regulatory Compliance Graduate Programme – JHB FY2027 at KPMG is much more focused on how organisations manage compliance, governance, and regulatory risk in practice. Based in Johannesburg, the programme is aimed at law graduates who want to build consulting experience while working on regulatory compliance and corporate governance solutions across different industries.
At a glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor / Employer | KPMG South Africa |
| Opportunity type | Graduate Programme / 3-year graduate training contract |
| Job title | Governance and Regulatory Compliance Graduate Programme – JHB FY2027 |
| Job number | 26000022 |
| Business area | Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services |
| Core focus | Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment type | Graduate Training Contract |
| Programme term | 3 years |
| Verified by us | 25 March 2026 |
What this opportunity is
This graduate programme sits within KPMG’s Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services practice and focuses strongly on Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance. The role supports the delivery of compliance and governance solutions for clients across multiple industries while giving the graduate practical consulting exposure and structured on-the-job learning.
Note: This is not a general legal internship. It is more relevant to someone who wants to work in advisory or consulting around governance, regulation, compliance frameworks, and business risk rather than purely black-letter legal practice.
Who this opportunity may suit
- An LLB or law-related graduate interested in governance, regulation, and business risk
- Someone who wants consulting exposure instead of a traditional legal-office path
- An applicant who enjoys research, structured analysis, and problem-solving
- A graduate who can work both independently and as part of a high-performing team
What you’ll do / learn
You’ll gain practical exposure to regulatory compliance work, corporate governance support, research, policy and contract review, and consulting-related business development activities.
- Support basic responsibilities in Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance
- Assist with research, development, and updating of Regulatory Universe documents
- Assist with research, development, and updating of Compliance Risk Management Plans
- Support contractual and policy reviews
- Receive on-the-job training and content capacitation
- Assist with a wide range of activities, including business development and proposals
- Support delivery of compliance and governance solutions to clients across industries
Eligibility requirements
Check the requirements below before applying.
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Essential requirements
- LLB
- Potentially another law-related degree such as BCom Law or similar
- Strong academic background with a 65% aggregate
- Full Microsoft Office competence, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Role-related strengths
- Interest in Regulatory Compliance and/or Corporate Governance
- Ability to work as part of a high-performing team
- Ability to work independently
- Agility and adaptability in changing environments
- Ability to identify problems, trace root causes, and recommend solutions
- Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions
- Willingness to contribute to a positive and cohesive team environment
What this role really means
A governance and regulatory compliance graduate role like this usually means helping organisations understand what rules, obligations, and governance standards apply to them, and then helping build systems or plans to manage that properly. In practice, that can include researching laws and regulations, reviewing contracts or policies, helping map compliance obligations, and supporting clients who need better governance processes. If you are applying, it helps to show that you can think analytically, write clearly, and understand that this kind of legal work sits close to business decision-making.
Application checklist
Make sure your application is complete before submitting.
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric certificate / statement of results
- Full academic history / transcript
- Degree certificate or proof of completion if available
- Clear contact details (phone + email)
- Any supporting legal research, governance, compliance, or policy-related experience on your CV
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About the sponsor
KPMG in Southern Africa is a professional services organisation operating across multiple countries in the region, including South Africa. Its business includes audit, tax, and advisory-related services, with offices across South Africa and a head office in Johannesburg. For more information visit the KPMG Website
Quick tips for this application
- Make your law qualification and academic average easy to identify near the top of your CV
- If you have done legal research, policy review, contract analysis, governance modules, or compliance-related coursework, mention that clearly
- Use your CV to show analytical thinking, writing ability, and structured problem-solving rather than only generic legal-interest wording
- If you have worked on university projects involving governance, risk, business law, or regulatory frameworks, name those directly
- Keep your application focused on why you want compliance and governance work specifically, not only a general legal graduate role
Mistakes to avoid
- Submitting a CV that says “law graduate” but gives no examples of research, analysis, or compliance-related interest
- Leaving out your academic history or making your aggregate hard to identify
- Using a generic legal CV that looks aimed at litigation or articles instead of governance and compliance work
- Not showing Microsoft Office competence clearly, especially if you have done report, research, or presentation work
- Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents
Scam warning (important)
Do not pay any fee to apply for this programme. Genuine recruitment for this role should happen through KPMG’s official careers platform. If anyone asks for money for placement, interviews, or faster processing, use only the employer’s official application page.
How this opportunity was verified
We prepared this post using the official vacancy page listing for the Governance and Regulatory Compliance Graduate Programme – JHB FY2027 (job number 26000022) together with KPMG’s official company pages.
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How to apply
- Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
- Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your qualification and academic record fit the role.
- Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
- Submit your application through the official KPMG careers platform.