Graduate Trainee applicants have rated the interview process at KPMG with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 76% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Trainee roles take an average of 83 days to get hired, when considering 88 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at KPMG overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at KPMG as a Graduate Trainee according to 88 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 19%
Presentation: 12%
Skills test: 12%
One on one interview: 12%
Personality test: 12%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Background check: 11%
Phone interview: 8%
Other: 3%
Drug test: 1%
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I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG (Johannesburg) in May 2026
Interview
I applied for that role online via their website, then i received an email saying i was pre selected to apply via email (sending my qualifications and also choosing office) then late May i was virtually interviewed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About my qualifications and why their organisation.
Quite a quick process from application to offer. Completed the standard online assessments and was invited for interviews shortly after. The launchpad (assessment centre) was a bit overwhelming but everyone was so chill and there was a lot of time to talk to other candidates and current KPMG employees. I had my offer two working days later.
Very straightforward interview with two people. A lot of questions in relation to tax law and tax regulations. They also asked several scenario-based questions to assess problem-solving skills and how I would apply tax principles in practical situations. The interview was professional and conversational, with opportunities to discuss previous experience and explain technical knowledge in detail. Overall, the process felt well-structured and focused on evaluating both technical expertise and communication skills.