Deloitte invites university students to apply for the Strategy & Transactions Vacation Programme 2026.
Vacation Programme Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Vacation Programme Location: Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
About the Deloitte Strategy & Transactions Vacation Programme 2026
Deloitte is inviting university students to apply for the Strategy & Transactions Vacation Programme 2026.
The programme gives students an opportunity to experience Deloitte’s multidisciplinary working environment while learning more about career opportunities within Strategy and Transactions.
Participants will gain insight into the teams that support Deloitte’s approach to solving business challenges and will have access to structured learning sessions designed to help them transition from university to professional practice.
Programme Dates
The programme will be held in person on the following dates:
- Johannesburg: 3 to 4 September 2026
- Cape Town: 7 to 8 September 2026
Selected students must be available to attend the programme in person at the relevant Deloitte office.
Programme Benefits
Successful applicants will have an opportunity to:
- Gain insight into Deloitte’s Strategy & Transactions teams
- Learn about multidisciplinary business solutions
- Explore career opportunities within Deloitte
- Participate in structured learning sessions
- Engage with key Deloitte business stakeholders
- Build workplace readiness skills
- Learn more about transitioning from university to professional practice
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be in the penultimate year of study
- Must be graduating in 2027
- Must be studying an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification at an accredited university
- Degree must specialise in Investment Management, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline
- Must have achieved a pass mark of 65% or above in all Matric subjects
- Must have completed Pure Mathematics at Matric level
- No prior professional experience is required
Who Should Apply?
This vacation programme is suitable for university students who are interested in careers in:
- Strategy and transactions
- Finance
- Investment management
- Accounting
- Advisory services
- Business analysis
- Corporate finance
Applicants should be academically strong, curious and interested in gaining exposure to a professional services environment.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of Matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
If you are struggling to upload multiple documents, combine all required attachments into one PDF file and submit it with your application.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Deloitte application portal.
Required Documents
- Full CV
- Copy of ID document
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of university academic transcripts
NB. If you are struggling to load multiple documents, please put the required attachments into 1 file/pdf and submit.
Use the links given below to Apply
Location: Johannesburg
Apply Online for the Vacation Programme – Strategy & Transactions 2026
Location: Cape Town
Apply Online for the Vacation Programme – Strategy & Transactions 2026
Applicants should select the correct location and submit all required documents before the closing date.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 17 July 2026.
Late applications may not be considered.