SNG Grant Thornton | Midrand, Gauteng | Internship
Are you an IT student ready to build a career in technology risk and audit? SNG Grant Thornton is opening applications for its 2027 Discover Your PURPLE Graduate Programme, and we’re looking for driven, curious minds to join our DigiTech (IT Audit) stream.
This programme offers more than just work experience. You’ll be placed at the centre of real client engagements from day one, working alongside experienced managers and partners who are genuinely invested in your growth. It’s a chance to see how IT governance, risk, and control frameworks apply across a wide spectrum of industries, from JSE-listed corporates to fast-moving entrepreneurial start-ups.
What you’ll gain:
- Exposure to a broad range of client sectors, giving you a well-rounded view of how IT audit functions in practice
- Hands-on experience working directly with clients and management teams
- An open-door culture with managers and partners, so guidance is always within reach
- Insight into how different businesses operate, from established listed entities to early-stage ventures
- Structured mentorship designed to support your professional development from the outset
Who we’re looking for:
We want graduates and final-year students who are analytical, adaptable, and eager to learn how technology and risk intersect in real business environments. If you enjoy problem-solving and want a career that blends IT knowledge with strategic business insight, this programme is built for you.
Minimum requirements:
- BCom Information Systems
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc in Information Technology
- BCom Internal Audit
- Postgraduate Diploma in IT, BTech IT, or an equivalent qualification
No prior work experience is required. What matters most is your academic foundation, your curiosity, and your willingness to grow within a professional services environment.
About the programme:
SNG Grant Thornton’s graduate programmes are designed to give young professionals a genuine head start. As part of one of South Africa’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, you’ll be trained by specialists, supported by structured learning pathways, and given the kind of responsibility that accelerates real career growth. The DigiTech stream specifically prepares you to work on IT audit engagements, systems assurance, and technology risk projects across a diverse client base.
This is a 2027 February intake, so early application is strongly encouraged. Positions in graduate programmes like this one are competitive, and firms typically close applications well ahead of the intake date.
If you’re currently completing your qualification, or have recently graduated, and you’re ready to start your career in IT audit with a firm that values mentorship and genuine client exposure, this is your opportunity.