KPMG invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Chartered Accountant Bursary vacancies. The closing date for applications is 30 October 2025.
What’s the KPMG Bursary Programme?
KPMG is a top global firm that helps businesses with audit, tax, and advice. The bursary programme is a way for KPMG to support bright students in South Africa who want to become Chartered Accountants (CAs). If you get the bursary, you’ll receive money to cover tuition and other study costs, and you’ll start a learnership (training contract) with KPMG after you finish university.
How to Apply
Choose the right contract
- If you don’t have a learnership yet, you must first apply for one at the KPMG career page.
- If you already have a contract, you can skip to the bursary form.
- Apply for a learnership here: https://kpmgza.taleo.net/careersection/kpmg_graduate/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=10205020166
- Apply for the bursary after you’ve got your contract: https://kpmg-students.readyplatform.co.za/Register
Submit your documents – see the list below for each bursary type.
Two Bursary Types
| Bursary | What it looks at | When you’ll need it |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Merit Bursary | Only your grades | If you’re a top student who can’t afford tuition |
| Merit + Financial Need | Grades plus proof of money problems (rent, food, etc.) | If you need help beyond just tuition costs |
Academic Requirements
| Year | Overall average | Accounting average |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 | Minimum 4 A’s (not counting Life Orientation) | – |
| First Year | 65 % | 70 % |
| Second Year | 65 % | 65 % |
| Third Year | 60 % | 60 % |
| Honours/CTA | 50 % | 55 % |
You must be studying a full‑time SAICA‑recognised degree and finish it on time.
Documents You Must Send
For Pure Merit Bursary
- Certified ID copy
- Matric cert
- Latest academic transcript and proof of registration
- Current fee statement
For Merit + Financial Need
All of the above plus
- Parent/guardian payslips (or an affidavit if they’re unemployed)
- Three‑month bank statements of parents/guardians (or affidavit)
- Utility bill (water, electricity, cellphone, etc.)
- Death certificates if a parent/guardian is gone (or an affidavit)
Key Conditions
- The bursary amount can change each year depending on funding and your progress.
- To keep the bursary, you must keep your grades up.
- The contract is linked to the KPMG learnership that starts after you finish university.
Need Help or Have Questions?
Drop an email to Bursarysupport@kpmg.co.za and ask all your questions.
Keep Your Options Open
While you’re exploring the KPMG bursary, you might also want to see other South African finance and career help. Check out the “SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year” page for more programmes that could also fit your plans.
Explore the link: SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year.
That’s the low‑down. Apply fast, follow the checklist, and you could be on your way to a bright future with KPMG and a paid learning experience.
Happy studying!
(Note: The last day to submit your application is 30 October 2025. Don’t miss it.)
