CA Trainee Programme 2027

PKF Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training portfolio

Legislative training

In-house training

Diverse client-base

Competitive salary

Study leave

Study support

Pass-and-pay-back scheme

IT infrastructure access

Audit software access

Nurturing environment

Stimulating environment

Job summary

PKF Johannesburg invites applications for the PKF Octagon CA Graduate Experience 2027. This structured training programme offers mentorship, exposure to auditing, accounting and taxation, and access to the latest audit methodology software.

You will be supported by a dedicated development team, work with a diverse client base, and benefit from study leave with in-house study support and a pass-and-pay-back scheme as you progress toward your CA qualification.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science or currently enrolled for PGDA.
• Outstanding academic record and strong academic performance.
• Matric Maths Core and Accounting subjects.
• Must have passed all exams on the first attempt.
• Average of 65% in Bachelor of Accounting Science.
• Previous vacation/temporary/volunteer work experience.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Analytical thinking

Solutions-driven

Teamwork & communication

Positive attitude

Integrity

Education

PGDip in Accounting Science

PGDA enrollment

Outstanding academic record

Matric Maths Core & Accounting

Passed all exams first attempt

65% average in BAccS

Vacation/temporary/volunteer experience

South African citizenship

Job description

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.

In return for your enthusiasm and hard work, we offer you:

• 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