Trainee Accountant(CA) SA (Cape Town,2026)

KPMG South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Trainee Accountant (CA) with a Bachelor of Commerce or Business Science from a SAICA accredited university. You will undergo a 36-month training contract, supported by excellent career development and well-being programs. Applicants should be matric students or in their first/second year of study, along with providing necessary documentation. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a matric student or in first/second year of BCom/BBusSci.
• SAICA accredited university required.
• CTA or SAICA-accredited-equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 36-month training contract.
• Participate in professional development and board exams.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Deadline driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – majoring in Financial – Accounting

Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSci) Finance with Accounting

Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (CTA)

Job description

Job Description - Trainee Accountant(CA) SA (Cape Town,2026) (2000004Y)

Overview

KPMG is a firm which provides you with an exciting and diverse experience during your articles.

We provide you with excellent support structures to ensure your wellbeing and personal development. This includes in-house board exams and a dedicated learning and development team committed to making you the best Chartered Accountant you can be.

Please be advised that this Programme only caters for matric students, first year of a 4 year BCom or second year in a 5 year BBusSci programme at a SAICA accredited university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – majoring in Financial – Accounting (CA Stream) from a SAICA accrediteduniversity
• Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSci) Finance with Accounting (CA Stream) or the equivalent thereof.
• Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (CTA) or equivalent from a SAICA accredited university.
• Other working attributes include: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

What we offer

36-month training contract, competitive remuneration package and professional challenges.

You will also benefit from an opportunity to excel in an environment where professionalism and ability are the only criteria for success.

Application requirements

Please attach the following for you application to be taken forward:

• CV
• Certified South African ID (or permanent residency)
• Full academic Transcript including Matric certificate
• Proof of registration

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