Job: Strategy & Transactions Graduate Programme 2026 (Cape Town)

Company : EY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

EY’s Strategy & Transactions Graduate Programme in Cape Town invites graduates to join a globally recognized team solving complex business challenges through digital-driven solutions. You’ll work across industries, advising on strategic partnerships, M&A targets, and capital allocation while gaining hands-on consulting and leadership experience.

Engagements span digital transformation, due diligence, and portfolio optimization as you collaborate with international teams and benefit from

Qualifications

• 65%+ overall average
• BCom/BSc or higher in Economics, Finance, Investment Management
• BCom/BSc or higher in Actuarial, Statistics and Maths
• BSc/BEng in Electrical, Mining, Software, Civil, Mechanical
• Overall academic average of at least 65% and above

Responsibilities

• Help clients identify strategic partners and M&A targets to support digital growth
• Advise clients on capital allocation and portfolio optimization through investment and divestment strategies
• Conduct advanced diligence including cyber risk assessments and intellectual property analysis
• Support integration of multiple digital assets to maximize value delivery
• Collaborate with global teams to solve complex business problems and deliver connected solutions
• Engage in formal and on-the-job training to build consulting and leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor of Business Science specialising in Finance & Economics

BCom/BSc and above qualifications in Economics, Finance, Investment Management

BCom/BSc and above qualifications in Actuarial, Statistics and Maths

BSc/BEng in Electrical, Mining, Software, Civil, Mechanical

Overall academic average of at least 65% and above

Job description

Strategy & Transactions Graduate Programme 2026 (Cape Town)

Description

The EY Strategy & Transactions (SaT) Graduate Programme offers a dynamic opportunity for graduates to join a global team that tackles complex business challenges through integrated, digitally driven solutions. As part of SaT, you’ll help clients make strategic decisions around buying, selling, integrating, or reshaping their businesses. You’ll work across industries and geographies, applying your business acumen, agility, and innovation to guide clients through digital transformation and capital agenda evaluation. EY provides a supportive environment with cutting-edge technology, inclusive teams, and world-class training to help you grow professionally and personally while contributing to building a better working world.

Responsibilities

• Help clients identify strategic partners and M&A targets to support digital growth
• Advise clients on capital allocation and portfolio optimization through investment and divestment strategies
• Conduct advanced diligence including cyber risk assessments and intellectual property analysis
• Support integration of multiple digital assets to maximize value delivery
• Collaborate with global teams to solve complex business problems and deliver connected solutions
• Engage in formal and on-the-job training to build consulting and leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Science specialising in Finance & Economics
• BCom/BSc and above qualifications in Economics, Finance, Investment Management
• BCom/BSc and above qualifications in Actuarial, Statistics and Maths
• BSc/BEng in disciplines such as Electrical, Mining, Software, Civil, Mechanical
• Overall academic average of at least 65% and above

Hiring organization

EY

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Cape Town , Western Cape, South Africa