Technology Risk-Assurance Graduate Programme

Ernst & Young; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking candidates for its Technology Risk-Assurance Graduate Programme in Cape Town. This role allows graduates to immerse themselves in assurance and consulting while working in a diverse, inclusive environment. Candidates should have a final year or Honours degree in areas such as Informatics or Information Science, with a minimum average of 65%. You will be expected to innovate, collaborate, and engage with emerging technologies while developing essential skills for your career.

Benefits

Future-focused courses

Personal development programs

Collaboration with diverse teams

Qualifications

• Must be studying towards a final year or Honours degree.
• Overall academic average of at least 65%.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance over the latest trends in emerging technologies.
• Advise clients on managing sensitive data.
• Work with high-performing teams on complex digital transformations.

Skills

Agile mindset

Curiosity

Inclusivity

Education

Final year/Honours degree in Informatics, Information Science, or Internal Audit

Job description

2026 Technology Risk-Assurance Graduate Programme | Cape Town

What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Technology Risk is considered a ‘Hybrid’ Service Line, which provides work under assurance and consulting roles. Tech Risk supports the external audits of a variety of clients from private businesses to the world’s largest organisations – giving confidence to investors, governments and workers in the strength of businesses. In addition, Tech Risk provides programme assurance over some of the most complex and revolutionary digital transformations ever undertaken. Our professionals advise on and provide assurance over the latest trends in emerging technologies (artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, cloud computing, cryptocurrency). Lastly, we help clients manage their sensitive data and navigate privacy legislation.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications

Must be studying towards a final year/ Honours degree, with specialization in one of the following:

• Informatics
• Information Science
• Internal Audit

Overall academic average of at least 65% and above

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.
• As a consultant, you'll work with business leaders to provide insights into innovative solutions and transformation. Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we'll help you achieve your potential.

What you can expect

• You MUST apply online via our EY Careers website.
• The following documents need to be merged and uploaded as 1 PDF document
  • ID
  • 2025 Proof of registration (if applicable)
  • Full academic record (up to date)
  • CV
• Your application will be assessed and if the above-mentioned requirements are met, a recruiter will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps in our recruitment process.
• The respective closing date for applications is grad programme specific and applications will close once we have acquired our intake target.