PwC

The Programme 

Our strategy, The New Equation, is about how PwC brings together unique combinations of people, powered by technology, galvanizing ourselves as a community of solvers to address those dual challenges.  
The foundation of the strategy is our multidisciplinary model, which allows us to help clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes by bringing together deep expertise across a broad range of capabilities.  
An organization’s ability to identify, respond to and emerge stronger from actual or potential risks is essential to ensuring its ongoing existence, relevance and sustainability.   
 
Managing risks, whether fraud, corruption, regulatory or economic and financial crime-related, requires a thorough, professional and independent approach. PwC provides a broad range of specialist forensic services.  
 
As a trainee you will gain exposure to the world of forensics through formal and practical on-the-job training, further developing your skillset in: 

• Corporate Intelligence. 
• Investigations. 
• Forensic Technology Services. 
• Anti-Money Laundering. 
• Fraud Risk Consulting. 
• Expert Accounting and Dispute Resolution.
• Risk and Regulatory Compliance Management. 

What You Will Do 

• Assisting with the compilation of draft forensic reports and appendices. 
• Analyzing financial and other data. 
• Collecting, documenting and analyzing relevant evidence. 
• Assessing economic crime, i.e. fraud and corruption. 
• Assisting with conducting forensic interviews. 
• Transcribing interview notes. 
• Assisting in business development (proposals and risk management). 
• Assisting in research-related tasks. 
• Ensuring that the correct organizational model is in place to deliver highly effective service to the organization and its clients.
• Maintaining a positive view of PwC’s culture, values and reputation. 

Required Skills and Abilities 

Knowledge and skills: 

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel. 
• Analytical and critical thinking. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Building networks and good relationships. 
• Problem solving. 
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Willing to travel and to work long hours.  

A relevant qualification in one of the following: 

• LLB Law. 
• BCom Law (Honours). 
• BCom Accounting (Honours) - Non-CA route. 
• BCom Forensic Accounting (Honours). 
• BCom Internal Audit (Honours). 
• BCom Risk Management (Honours). 
• BCom Economics/ Econometrics (Honours). 
• BCom General (Honours). 
• BA Criminology (Honours).
• Forensic Science and Technology.  

Application Close Date – 30 June 2024. 
 
The PwC Professional is our global leadership development framework. It outlines the capabilities that we look for in all our people —from associate to partner level —that will help us to thrive as purpose-led and values-driven leaders. 
 
We look for and develop these qualities in all our people: 
Whole leadership - I lead myself and others to make a difference and create a positive impact in a responsible, authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate manner. 
 
Business acumen - I bring business knowledge, innovation and insight to create distinctive value for clients and PwC. 
 
Technical and digital - I apply a range of technical, digital and other professional capabilities to deliver quality and value. 
 
Global and inclusive - I operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends boundaries and embraces diverse perspectives. 
 
Relationships - I build relationships of high value, which are genuine and meaningful. 
 
About Us: 
 
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems.  
 
We’re a network of firms in 155 countries with over 284,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services.