Trainee Accountant(CA) SA (Johannesburg)2026

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm is seeking a Trainee Accountant in Johannesburg. This role offers a 36-month training contract with a focus on personal development and professional challenges. Ideal candidates are matric students or in their first year of a relevant degree from a SAICA accredited university. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and an environment that values professionalism and ability.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Matric student or first year of a 4 year BCom, or second year in a 5 year BBusSci programme.
• Qualifications from a SAICA accredited university.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Financial Accounting (CA Stream)

Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSci) Finance with Accounting (CA Stream)

Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (CTA)

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Trainee Accountant (CA) SA (Johannesburg) 2026 (2100006T)

About the role

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.

Programme eligibility

Please be advised that this Programme only caters for matric students, first year students of a 4 year BCom or second year in a 5 year BBusSci programme at a SAICA accredited university. Successful applicants for our audit practice will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – majoring in Financial Accounting (CA Stream) from a SAICA accredited university
• 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 environment where professionalism and ability are the only criteria for success

How to apply

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

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