Start Your Professional Journey With Us
Beginning your career is about more than completing a training contract. It is an opportunity to build technical capability, develop professional judgement and gain confidence through practical experience.
As a registered SAICA training office, we provide structured training supported by experienced professionals, meaningful client exposure and increasing responsibility as your capabilities develop.
Your Training Journey
We offer SAICA training contracts of three, four or five years, depending on your academic progress and the applicable training requirements.
Throughout your contract, you will gain experience through audit and assurance engagements aligned with your training plan. You will work alongside managers, directors, CAs(SA), AGAs(SA) and post-article professionals who provide guidance, review and feedback.
As your experience grows, you will be trusted with greater responsibility and more direct involvement in engagements.
What You Will Experience
Your work may include:
- Planning and performing audit procedures
- Reviewing financial information and supporting records
- Understanding business processes and internal controls
- Applying accounting, auditing and ethical standards
- Communicating with clients and engagement teams
- Working across different organisations and industries
- Developing professional judgement through practical experience
Our varied client base gives trainees exposure to different operating environments, business models and financial reporting requirements.
Why Train With Us
Our structure gives trainees access to senior professionals throughout an engagement, helping you understand not only what work must be completed, but also the reasoning behind it.
You will have opportunities to:
- Learn directly from experienced managers and directors
- Ask questions and receive practical feedback
- Build client communication and relationship skills
- Work with colleagues across different teams
- Develop responsibility at a pace aligned with your progress
- Gain exposure beyond a narrowly defined task or role
You will be part of a growing firm where your contribution is visible and where learning happens through real client work.
Study And Professional Support
We understand the demands of balancing academic commitments with professional training.
Depending on your programme and eligibility, support may include:
- Study leave for university and board examinations
- Training aligned with your academic progress
- Access to online learning and technical resources
- Guidance from qualified and experienced professionals
- Support for relevant examinations and professional development
Preference is given to candidates studying towards, or who have completed, a relevant accounting qualification.
SAICA trainee opportunities are currently available. ACCA opportunities remain under consideration.
Eligible CIMA candidates may also receive examination leave and support for self-paced progression.
Life As A Trainee
Trainees are part of the wider firm from the beginning.
Beyond client engagements, you will have opportunities to connect with colleagues through social and networking events, professional gatherings and shared firm experiences. These occasions allow you to build relationships outside your immediate engagement team, meet people from different service areas and enjoy being part of the broader organisation.
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Who Should Apply
Our graduate and trainee opportunities are suited to candidates who:
- Are studying towards or have completed a relevant accounting qualification
- Are interested in building a career in audit and assurance
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability and attention to detail
- Are willing to learn and take responsibility
- Communicate clearly and work well with others
- Are committed to meeting academic and professional requirements
Specific academic and role requirements will be included in each vacancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a SAICA training contract?
Training contracts may be three, four or five years, depending on your academic progress and the applicable SAICA requirements.Can I apply before completing my degree?
Applications may be considered from candidates who are still completing a relevant qualification, subject to the vacancy requirements.Is study leave available?
Study leave is available for approved university and professional examinations, subject to the applicable policies.What documents should I submit?
You should submit your CV, academic record and any additional documents requested in the vacancy.
Which offices offer trainee opportunities?
Vacancies will indicate the relevant office and working arrangements.Do you offer ACCA training contracts?
SAICA trainee opportunities are currently available. ACCA opportunities remain under consideration.
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