Deloitte is one of the world’s largest professional services firms, providing audit, consulting, tax, legal, risk and financial advisory services to businesses, governments and institutions. The firm says it operates with more than 450,000 professionals across over 150 countries and territories, a scale that gives its graduate recruitment programmes strong visibility among job seekers looking for structured entry into professional services.
In Africa, Deloitte continues to recruit across multiple markets, including Nigeria and East Africa. For the 2026 cycle, the East Africa annual graduate programme covers Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, while Nigeria is recruiting separately into core business units such as Audit and Assurance, Consulting, and Tax and Legal. This matters because applicants are not looking at one blanket opening; they are looking at region-specific tracks with different deadlines and conditions.
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Key Facts Applicants Should Know
The East Africa annual graduate programme is described by Deloitte as a two-year programme for recent university graduates, combining classroom learning with on-the-job training. Deloitte’s FAQ for the programme states that hiring is for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and that applicants must have authority to work in the country where they apply.
For Nigeria, Deloitte’s current graduate recruitment postings list eligibility points that include a minimum of a second-class upper degree or upper credit, five O’level credits including Mathematics and English in one sitting, a maximum age of 26 at the date of application, completion of NYSC, and not having written the Deloitte aptitude test before. The consulting posting lists an application deadline of 10 April 2026.
For Tanzania under the East Africa programme, the listing states applicants should upload an updated CV plus academic certificates, including university and high school certificates, and notes that shortlisted candidates must be physically present in Tanzania for all interview stages. The closing date shown on that posting is 24 April 2026.
About the Hiring Business Units
Audit & Assurance
Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance Business Unit has a singular commitment to integrity, independence, and transparency, which informs everything Deloitte does to protect the public interest. By bringing bright minds, effective processes, and world-class technologies from across our global network while drawing on our years of experience and local expertise, we push ourselves to deliver quality and enhance trust beyond your expectation.
Africa Consulting Services
The Africa Consulting Services Business Unit excels in delivering innovative solutions through Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SRT) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). SR&T advises clients on how to create and protect value – this offering is designed to help organisations navigate complex business transformations, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. T&T combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored solutions that drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and foster sustainable growth. Together, these consulting services help clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic goals.
Tax & Legal
Deloitte’s Tax & Legal Business Unit simplifies tax and back-office management for clients by bringing a rigorous approach that combines practical tax advice with a robust compliance framework. We provide deep expertise in compliance requirements and back-office operations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time, allowing clients to focus on their core business. By connecting clients to our capabilities, global technology, and innovative ideas, we help them confidently navigate the complex regulatory landscape and enhance compliance across their organisation.
| Country | Available business unit(s) |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | Audit and Assurance, Consulting, Tax and Legal |
| Kenya | Audit and Assurance, Tax and Legal, Actuarial |
| Uganda | Taxation |
| Tanzania | Business unit not clearly specified in the public graduate listing reviewed |
Qualification Requirements for Uganda
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Law, or related field with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university;
- Pursuing or possess a recognized accounting qualification, such as Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Post Graduate Diploma in Tax (PGD Tax) or Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT), Certified Tax Advisor (CTA), is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 16 points at ‘A’ Level or equivalent;
- A first grade in ‘O’ Level (with at least credit 3 in English and Mathematics) or equivalent;
- Be interested in pursuing a career in Taxation;
- Having graduated in 2024, 2025 or hope to graduate in 2026 – a letter of completion or complete testimonial should be attached to your application;
- Good knowledge of various local tax laws;
- Availability to report for work 1 September 2026;
- Tax experience in an international professional services or tax advisory firm is an added advantage; and
- Be a Ugandan citizen or eligible to work in Uganda
Qualification Requirements for Nigeria
- Be willing to live our purpose of making an impact that matters.
- Have graduated from a recognised university/polytechnic with a minimum of second class upper degree/upper credit or its equivalent in any discipline.
- Have minimum of a credit in five (5) O ’levels subjects including Mathematics and English in one sitting only.
- Be maximum of 26 years old as at the date of application.
- Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
- Not have written the Deloitte aptitude test before.
Qualification Requirements for Tanzania & Kenya
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of Second Upper Division or equivalent for the Audit, Tax, or Africa Consulting Services roles.
- Graduated within the last three years (2024, 2025, or 2026). (If the degree certificate has not yet been issued, please attach a transcript, and for those completing in 2026, provisional results for the two preceding years).
- A’ Level – Division 1 or equivalent.
- O’ Level – Division 1 or equivalent with at least a B in Mathematics and English.
- A qualification, or ongoing pursuit of qualification, as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law School of Tanzania will be an added advantage but not a requirement.
- Must be a Tanzanian or Kenyan citizen.
How To Apply
Visit Deloitte’s career page
Select the programme you are interested in
Click on the “I’m interested” button to fill out the form and upload your CV on the next page.
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Pro Tip
To have an edge in this recruitment cycle, do not send a generic graduate CV.
Note that Nigeria and East Africa are clearly being recruited through different tracks, and the job pages already show that expectations are not identical. A stronger approach is to tailor each application to the exact business line and country, make your academic record easy to verify at a glance, and ensure your documents match the specific posting before you submit.
