SAICA Graduate Programme- Feb 2026

SNG GrantThornton; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in South Africa is seeking first-year Trainee Accountants for their Assurance division. This role will provide the necessary training contract to achieve SAICA competencies. Candidates will gain hands-on experience with clients across various sectors, receive mentorship, and work within diverse teams. An honours degree or equivalent from a SAICA-recognized university is required.

Qualifications

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy to the audit team.
• Strong technical ability with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to a broad range of client sectors.
• Work closely with clients and management.
• Receive mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong technical ability

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Professional judgement

Education

Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2026 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the SNG Grant Thornton Assurance division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors.

We are looking for candidates who would like:
•Exposure to a broad range of client sectors;
•Hands on experience with clients and management;
•Open door policy with managers and partners;
•To learn about a broad range of businesses from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups;
•Mentorship and guidance

Requirements

Requirements
• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA recognised University.

Competencies:
•Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
•Strong technical ability;
•High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
•Ability to communicate effectively;
•Ability to relate to clients;
•Ability to apply sound professional judgement;
•Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
•Ability to work within diverse teams;
•Strong organisational ability.

Please attached the below documents:
CV
Matric certificate
ID copy
Undergrad transcript
Proof of CTA registration/results