PwC Reward Academy Graduate Programme 2025 – Executive Compensation Consulting

PwC is offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to join its Reward Academy Graduate Programme — a rigorous 3-year programme designed to shape graduates into leading reward consultants.

As part of this hands-on programme, you’ll work with top-tier clients, including C-suite executives, and help organisations tackle their most pressing challenges in remuneration strategy, ESG-linked pay, and fair compensation practices.

Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Programme Duration: 3 Years
Industry: Professional Services / Human Capital / Executive Compensation
Stipend: Market-Related

Minimum Requirements

To apply, you must meet the following:

South African citizen or permanent resident
Completed BCom, BSc, or similar degree (Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, HR Analytics, etc.)
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Organised, proactive, and client-focused
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Advantage If You Have:

Experience in remuneration, performance management, or data analytics
Advanced Excel or data modelling proficiency
Familiarity with HR tech, reward platforms, or analytics tools

What You’ll Learn and Do

As part of the PwC Reward Academy, you’ll develop into a trusted advisor for high-level clients across multiple industries. You’ll gain real-world consulting experience and receive mentorship from the best in the business. Your responsibilities will include:

Collecting and analysing market remuneration data
Benchmarking executive and non-executive pay
Building financial and remuneration models for compensation decisions
Designing reward structures aligned with company strategy, regulation, and ESG goals
Delivering actionable insights and reports to clients
Supporting client proposals, thought leadership, and industry events

You’ll also benefit from exclusive technical training in executive remuneration, in-house development programmes, and PwC’s global soft skills curriculum.

Why Choose the PwC Reward Academy?

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to:

Engage directly with CEOs and HR executives
Influence pay strategies tied to performance, equity, and governance
Lead conversations on fair pay, ESG, DEI, and workforce transparency
Gain a unique career advantage in one of South Africa’s most in-demand consulting niches

Not Qualified Yet? Here’s How to Prepare

If you’re not eligible yet but want to pursue a career in reward consulting, here’s how to get ready:

Take short courses in compensation strategy, data analytics, or financial modelling via LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, or Udemy.
Consider postgraduate studies in HR analytics, actuarial science, or executive remuneration.
Look for internships in HR, consulting, or corporate finance to build your profile.