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SNG GrantThornton is opening its Corporate Finance Graduate Programme in Midrand, with the new intake starting in February 2027. If you recently finished a degree in finance or a related field and want to learn how real corporate finance deals actually work, this programme is built for you. It gives graduates hands-on exposure to live business transactions, guided by experienced industry professionals, rather than keeping them on the sidelines watching other people do the work.
About the company and the work
SNG GrantThornton is a professional services firm, and its corporate finance work sits at the heart of how businesses grow, change hands and raise funding. That work covers financial analysis, business valuations, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction advisory services. In plain terms, the team helps clients understand what a business is worth, whether a deal makes sense, and how to structure a transaction properly.
For a graduate, this is a strong place to start a finance career. You will be learning in a firm where transactions are everyday work, not textbook examples, and where the people around you have done this work for years. The programme is designed to turn academic knowledge into practical ability: how to read a set of financials with a deal in mind, how to build and test a model, and how to think through the risks and opportunities in a transaction.
Role details and duties
The programme runs from Midrand and is offered on a contract basis. The advert does not publish a separate day-to-day duty list, so applicants should not expect a fixed task list here. Instead, the programme is described in terms of the experience it develops: practical experience across corporate finance, financial analysis, business valuations, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction advisory services.
In practice, that means graduates get hands-on exposure to real business transactions while developing four kinds of skill at the same time: technical skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills and professional skills. The technical side covers the numbers and the models. The analytical side covers making sense of what the numbers mean. The problem-solving side covers working through the questions that come up in a live deal. And the professional side covers how to work with clients and colleagues, present findings clearly, and handle confidential information responsibly. All of this happens under the guidance of experienced industry professionals, which is exactly the support a new graduate needs.
The advert states no separate experience level label, so none is shown in the job details for this post. This is a graduate programme, so it is aimed at people at the start of their careers rather than seasoned deal-makers.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields, or a related field:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Investment Management
- Financial Management
A postgraduate qualification, such as Honours, may be advantageous. The advert does not list a separate set of technical or soft-skill requirements beyond the degree, so the selection is likely to weigh your academic background, your interest in corporate finance, and how well you can show analytical thinking and a willingness to learn. Do not invent extra qualifications for yourself in the application; present what you actually hold, and let the employer judge the fit.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original Careers24 advert using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the SNG GrantThornton listing. The advert reference is 210022, and applications close on December 29, 2026. Be careful of anyone who contacts you claiming to offer this programme in exchange for a fee: a genuine graduate programme application through Careers24 does not ask job seekers to pay to apply. If a message asks for money, bank details or an upfront payment, treat it as a scam and do not respond.
Practical tips
Because the advert is short, your application needs to do the talking. In your CV and cover note, highlight the finance modules you completed, any modelling or valuation work you did during your studies, and any vacation work, tutoring or society involvement that shows you can handle numbers and explain them clearly. If you completed an Honours degree or are busy with one, say so plainly, since the advert notes it may be advantageous.
It also helps to show genuine interest in deals rather than generic enthusiasm for finance. Read up on a recent South African transaction, even briefly, and be ready to talk about why corporate finance appeals to you. That kind of preparation stands out in a graduate intake where many applicants will have similar degrees.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the original Careers24 advert before the closing date of December 29, 2026. The employer then reviews applications and contacts the candidates it wishes to take further. The advert does not publish interview dates or a response timeline, so if you have not heard back, check the original advert for any updates rather than assuming the process has closed. Keep your contact details up to date on your application so the employer can reach you.
Important information
This post is for information only and summarises the vacancy as advertised. It is not a job offer and it does not guarantee placement on the programme. Always confirm the details, including the start date of February 2027, the Midrand location and the closing date, in the original advert before applying. Salary is stated as Market Related, and no separate experience level label is stated in the advert.
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