CA Graduate Experience 2027 | SAICA Trainee Accountant

Pkf Octagon; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking students for their CA Graduate Experience in 2027. Candidates must hold or be enrolled in a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science, possess an outstanding academic record, and be South African citizens. The program offers mentorship, training in auditing and taxation, and a nurturing work environment. Interested applicants should prepare their CV and academic documents.

Benefits

Mentorship and individual guidance

Generous study leave

Access to IT infrastructure and audit software

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Must have passed all exams on the first attempt.
• Outstanding academic record required.
• Previous vacation or volunteer work experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured formal training programme.
• Receive mentorship and guidance for career development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Initiative

Positive attitude

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science or currently enrolled for PGDA

Bachelor of Accounting Science degree with average 65%

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking students that are interested in enrolling for the PKF Octagon CA Graduate Experience in 2027.

We provide a comprehensive and structured formal training programme under the tutelage of a highly skilled and dedicated training and development team. Our mentors are always on hand to provide you with the support and the resources that you need to ensure that you get the best training for career development and advancement.

Benefits

• Mentorship and individual guidance
• A well-rounded training portfolio in auditing, accounting, and taxation
• Training in accordance with the latest legislative changes and amendments
• Regular in-house training
• A diverse client-base
• A competitive salary
• Generous study leave and in-house study support
• Pass-and-pay-back scheme
• Access to the latest IT infrastructure and audit methodology software
• A nurturing work environment. We believe that everyone working at PKF Octagon should feel at home
• A stimulating and dynamic work environment where you will be challenged and motivated

Our ideal candidate is

• Energetic and takes initiative to learn and succeed
• Highly accurate, paying close attention to detail
• Able to work well under pressure
• A logical and analytical thinker
• Persuasive, assertive and solutions-driven
• Able to work in a team, has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Highly principled, with integrity

Minimum requirements

• Obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science or currently enrolled for PGDA
• An outstanding academic record
• Mathematics Core and Accounting subjects in Matric
• Must have passed all exams on the first attempt
• Achieved average results of 65% in Bachelor of Accounting Science degree
• Previous work experience (vacation / temporary / volunteer)
• Must be a South African citizen

To apply

• CV
• Past and most recent academic records
• National Senior Certificate
• SA Identity Document
• Please ensure that you provide all the required documents to avoid rejection of your application