FTI Consulting Graduate Placement 2027: Apply

The FTI Consulting Graduate Placement 2027 offers a one-year Strategic Communications opportunity in Johannesburg. The full-time, hybrid opportunity is expected to begin in January or February 2027 and carries reference JR260669.

Use 29 October 2026 as your application deadline. Although the recruitment system’s metadata lists 30 October, the advert itself explicitly says 29 October. Applying by the earlier date avoids relying on that discrepancy.

What the placement involves

The work includes research, campaigns, media relations, reports and digital strategy. For applicants interested in how organisations explain their work and engage different audiences, the placement offers exposure to several parts of strategic communications.

The advert also includes structured learning and mentoring. These are the stated development benefits; no pay amount is published. Applicants should confirm remuneration and working arrangements through FTI Consulting’s recruitment process.

“Hybrid” identifies a working model linked to Johannesburg. It should not be interpreted as permission to work entirely remotely from any location. Consider your ability to attend the office before applying.

FTI Consulting Graduate Placement 2027 eligibility

The advert describes candidates with a bachelor’s degree and/or current Honours or master’s studies. The graduation window includes people who graduated in 2025 or 2026, as well as those graduating in 2027.

Preferred subjects include law, economics, business, STEM, engineering, computer science, politics, international relations, public policy, journalism and development studies. The breadth of subjects reflects an opportunity that is not restricted to a single communications degree.

If you are still studying, describe your expected completion date accurately and consider how it fits the stated January/February start. Do not present an unfinished qualification as already awarded.

CV and selection process

Submit a CV. The advert says a cover letter is not required. The selection process includes a video assessment and two virtual interviews.

As practical preparation, use the CV to show genuine examples of research, writing, analysis and collaboration. An academic research project, student publication, event or relevant placement may provide evidence, depending on what you actually did. Explain your own contribution and avoid making every example sound like professional consultancy experience.

For a video assessment or virtual interview, a reliable connection, working microphone and quiet setting can help you communicate clearly. Preparing concise explanations of your projects is useful, but it does not replace reading the employer’s instructions for each assessment stage.

How to apply

Read the official FTI Consulting vacancy and application page.
Confirm the reference, study criteria, Johannesburg location and expected start period.
Prepare your CV and complete the information requested in the application.
Submit by 29 October 2026 and retain any confirmation provided.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the placement?

It is a full-time, one-year placement expected to begin in January or February 2027.

Should I send a cover letter?

No cover letter is required. Follow the advert’s instruction to submit a CV.

Which closing date should I follow?

Use 29 October 2026, the date explicitly stated in the advert, rather than the later date appearing in system metadata.

Interviews are planned for November and early December, with offers expected by the end of December. Keep your contact details current and check for genuine recruitment messages. The advert indicates that any continuation beyond the placement depends on performance; a permanent position is not guaranteed.

For comparison, browse other graduate programmes on Reign Gigs. Keep the employer, reference and closing date clearly labelled in your application records so that documents prepared for another vacancy are not submitted by mistake.