SAICA Audit Trainee: Launch Your CA Journey

Company : SNG GrantThornton; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SNG Grant Thornton invites first-year Trainee Accountants to join its Assurance division for SAICA training in 2026. The program offers broad exposure across multiple client industries, from listed companies to start-ups, with hands-on audit experience and guidance from managers and partners.

A mentorship culture supports development and collaboration throughout the traineeship. The role emphasizes learning, technical application in assurance tasks, and building professional client relationships

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong desire to learn and contribute to the audit team.
• Applies technical knowledge to support audit and assurance tasks.
• Maintains high attention to detail across work delivered.
• Uses analytical skills to interpret financial data.
• Communicates effectively with team members and clients.
• Builds professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Exhibits sound professional judgement in decisions.
• Commits to continuous self-development and growth.
• Works well in diverse, collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and contribute to the audit team.
• Apply technical knowledge to support audit and assurance tasks.
• Maintain high attention to detail in all work performed.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Build professional relationships and relate well to clients.
• Exercise sound professional judgement in decision-making.
• Commit to continuous self-development and personal growth.
• Work effectively within diverse and collaborative teams.
• Organise tasks efficiently and manage time to meet deadlines.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Professional judgement

Education

Honours/CTA/PGDA or equivalent SAICA-recognised qualification

Job description

SNG Grant Thornton invites first-year Trainee Accountants to join its Assurance division for SAICA training in 2026. The program offers broad exposure across multiple client industries, from listed companies to start-ups, with hands-on audit experience and guidance from managers and partners.

A mentorship culture supports development and collaboration throughout the traineeship. The role emphasizes learning, technical application in assurance tasks, and building professional client relationships