SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme – Start Your CA Journey

Company : SNG Grant Thornton; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SNG Grant Thornton is recruiting 2028 first-year Trainee Accountants for its Assurance division. This internship-style training contract focuses on SAICA competencies to become a Chartered Accountant and gain broad commercial experience across sectors.

Ideal candidates seek mentorship, hands-on client exposure, and learning across listed entities to startups, with an open-door policy to managers and partners.

Qualifications

• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent SAICA qualification required.
• Strong technical ability is essential.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and ability to engage with clients.
• Willingness to learn and grow within audit teams.
• Ability to work in diverse teams and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate willingness to learn and contribute energy to the audit team.
• Apply sound professional judgement in client work.
• Maintain high attention to detail and analytical approach.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Relate well to clients and understand their business.
• Show commitment to self-development and growth.
• Collaborate within diverse teams and meet deadlines.
• Organise work efficiently to support engagements.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Client relationship

Education

Honours / PGDA / CTA or SAICA-recognised

Job description

SNG Grant Thornton is recruiting 2028 first-year Trainee Accountants for its Assurance division. This internship-style training contract focuses on SAICA competencies to become a Chartered Accountant and gain broad commercial experience across sectors.

Ideal candidates seek mentorship, hands-on client exposure, and learning across listed entities to startups, with an open-door policy to managers and partners.