{"id":31220,"date":"2025-09-29T11:54:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31220"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:48:04","slug":"risk-services-bursary-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/risk-services-bursary-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk Services Bursary 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you finishing your undergraduate degree in 2025 and looking for financial support plus a pathway into a top professional firm? The Risk Services Bursary 2026 (PWC250901\u20111) at PwC could be your answer. This bursary offers not just funding &#8211; it also gives you real-world work experience in risk, regulation, and information technology (IT) fields.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-728293029\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-risk-services-bursary-2026\">What Is the Risk Services Bursary 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Risk Services Bursary 2026 is a bursary offered by PwC South Africa. It is linked to a three\u2011year fixed\u2011term contract in which you work with PwC in risk, regulatory, or IT audit \/ data trust areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If selected, you become an associate working directly with clients across different industries, helping them solve risk, compliance, and tech challenges. You will gain on\u2011the\u2011job exposure, mentoring, and structured training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can work in one of two main streams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Risk &amp; Regulation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support clients in adapting to regulatory changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify systems and controls to ensure regulatory compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare regulatory analyses and reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build relationships and client networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build subject\u2011matter expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Trust \/ IT Audit &amp; Data<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify risks and controls in IT systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review infrastructure, security, data privacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess business process controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do system reviews before and after implementations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on governance, risk, compliance (GRC), ERP systems and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining risk understanding and technology skills, you become valuable in the modern, interconnected business world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Bursary Covers &amp; Obligations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you get<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PwC offers different levels of support depending on your academic performance and financial need. Benefits can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic achievement award<\/strong>: a fixed amount (for books, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuition &amp; accommodation bursary<\/strong>: coverage between <strong>20% and 100%<\/strong> of tuition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For students with very high need: coverage of <strong>20% to 100% of accommodation costs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>once\u2011off living allowance<\/strong> (for those with highest need)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On\u2011site training, mentorship, and valuable work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three\u2011year work commitment at PwC in the relevant field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, depending on your need, you could receive a full bursary (tuition + accommodation + living allowance) or partial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you must do in return<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must commit to working for PwC for <strong>three years<\/strong> after completing your studies, in one of the risk \/ IT \/ regulation roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must maintain strong academic performance throughout your honours year and perhaps beyond (depending on their requirements).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll be expected to contribute actively on client engagements, deliver quality work, and build technical and professional skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2835072465\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bursary-requirements\">Bursary Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible for the <strong>Risk Services Bursary 2026<\/strong>, you must meet <strong>all<\/strong> the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic Qualification<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be completing your <strong>final year of undergraduate studies in 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your degree must be in one of the following fields:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finance and Investment Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Law (LLB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management \/ Business Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BSc Information Systems \/ Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BSc Computer Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BSc Data Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BSc Mathematics and Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Further Study Commitment<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must plan to <strong>pursue an honours degree<\/strong> in one of the approved disciplines in <strong>2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Performance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your <strong>3rd year (and 4th year if applicable)<\/strong> university average must be <strong>65% or higher<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language Skills<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be <strong>proficient in English<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication skills are required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationality<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong> OR a <strong>permanent resident<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a permanent resident, you must provide <strong>proof of status<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Need &amp; Merit-Based Consideration<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bursary is <strong>awarded based on both academic performance and financial need<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PwC will assess your financial background using documents submitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended for you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasi-ispani.co.za\/bursary-application-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bursary Application Checklist: Documents You Must Have<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a simplified guide through the application process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gather documents<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certified copy of your <strong>ID<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified copy of <strong>matric certificate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full academic record (including 2025 mid\u2011year exam results)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of registration or acceptance at the university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For parents\/guardians: three recent payslips or official bank statements; or an affidavit if unemployed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete the online application<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PwC has an online portal for bursary and graduate applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must register an account, fill in your details honestly, upload all required documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay close attention to the <strong>reference number<\/strong>: <strong>PWC250901\u20111<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit before the deadline<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The closing date is <strong>05 October 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late or incomplete applications are typically not considered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment &amp; selection<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PwC may review your academic records, financial need, personal statement, CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They may require interviews, assessments, or tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final selection will reflect both your academic strength and personal qualities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If selected<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign the bursary agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin your bursary tenure, training and work placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pwcza-graduate.erecruit.co\/candidateapp\/Jobs\/View\/PWC250901-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3561045938\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Make Your Application Stand Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because many students will apply, you want every edge you can get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong academic record<\/strong>: Since 65% is the minimum, aim higher if possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear motivation &amp; interest<\/strong>: Explain why risk services, regulation, or digital trust excites you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Showcase relevant skills<\/strong>: If you\u2019ve done projects in IT, data, regulation, controls, audits &#8211; mention them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership &amp; involvement<\/strong>: Membership\/leadership in clubs, volunteer work, student projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication &amp; clarity<\/strong>: Write in clear English, with good grammar, structuring your arguments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete documentation<\/strong>: Missing or uncertified documents may disqualify you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit early<\/strong>: Don\u2019t leave until the last minute in case technical problems arise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sioc-cdt-bursary-programme\/\">SIOC Community Development Trust Bursary Programme (2026)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Risk Services Bursary 2026 (PWC250901\u20111) at PwC is a unique opportunity for graduating students who want both financial support and hands-on experience in risk, regulation, and digital trust. It offers a pathway into a leading professional services firm, while building your skills in areas companies need most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to apply for the Risk Services Bursary 2026 at PwC &#8211; requirements, benefits, application steps, and tips for success<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":31224,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Learn how to apply for the Risk Services Bursary 2026 at PwC - requirements, benefits, application steps, and tips for success","footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[2197,11243,11214],"ppma_author":[11579],"class_list":["post-31220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-education","tag-bursaries-and-scholarships","tag-education-opportunities","tag-higher-education-south-africa"],"authors":[{"term_id":11579,"user_id":13,"is_guest":0,"slug":"kholofelo","display_name":"Kholofelo Modise","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ae8875145a97063fcd882dac141a009c62f708829ff7f010f4dd7cc17eff0f7?s=96&r=g","author_category":"","first_name":"Kholofelo","last_name":"Modise","user_url":"","job_title":"","description":"I am a passionate writer specialising in career development, education, and professional growth. 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