Trainee Tax Consultant - JHB & CPT FY2027

At KPMG, tax plays a pivotal and ever‑evolving role in helping organisations navigate a world shaped by rapid digitization, regulatory change and an increased focus on sustainability. Our Tax Graduate Programme places you at the centre of this dynamic environment.

As a trainee, you will begin your journey in an inclusive environment where your curiosity, fresh perspectives and willingness to learn are valued. You will collaborate with businesses of all sizes—helping them stay compliant, uncover opportunities and create meaningful impact.

Your role will combine technical learning, hands‑on client exposure and continuous support from senior leaders and peers. You will develop judgement, analytical capability and problem‑solving skills that enable clients to make confident decisions in a complex tax landscape.

Key responsibilities:

General

• Work within a team delivering Tax services to both South African and multinational clients.

• Engage with senior team members who guide, mentor and review your work.

• Support client engagements across different industries, building broad commercial awareness.

Business Unit Specific

• Global Mobility Services – support clients in managing compliance for globally mobile employees.

• Corporate Tax – We deliver modern and data-driven solutions to assist clients to define and build ideal target operating models, improve compliance processes, engage in responsible tax practices, manage complex transactions, and add more value to the business.

• VAT – assist organisations in interpreting and applying complex VAT legislation. 

• International Tax – We assist our clients with the cross-border tax aspects of their transactions to achieve the desired commercial outcome in a manner that seeks to reduce any tax transactional costs and create immediate and long-term value.

• Transfer pricing – We advise clients on how to price and document cross border transactions between related parties and allocate profits across jurisdictions. Our work focuses on setting arm’s length prices, ensuring compliance with global and local rules, and managing tax risk while supporting commercial and tax efficiency.

What your day as a KPMG graduate could look like:

From your first day, you will be part of teams solving real challenges. You may research emerging tax developments, collaborate with clients to understand their needs, evaluate business processes or contribute to reports and compliance work across multiple jurisdictions. Each day offers learning, variety and the chance to make a tangible impact.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Attention to detail and a structured approach to work.

• Curiosity, drive and enthusiasm for learning.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities.

• A keen interest in tax, problem‑solving and business issues.

• Resilience, openness to feedback and readiness for a steep learning curve.

• Completing or completed BCom Honours in Taxation (ideal).

• LLB with Tax as a module.

• BCom with Tax as a module.

• Other qualifications with Tax exposure and an Honours degree will be considered.