SAICA Graduate Programme - Feb 2027

About this role

SNG Grant Thornton is taking on first-year trainee accountants for its Assurance division in Bloemfontein. You would start a training contract in 2027 and work towards the SAICA competencies needed to register as a Chartered Accountant (CA).

What you’ll do

• Complete a training contract that builds your general accounting and assurance skills across many industries.
• Work on real client engagements and take part in client and management discussions.
• Work with clients in sectors ranging from listed companies to small, owner-run start-ups.
• Raise questions with managers and partners, who keep an open-door approach.
• Learn from a mentor who guides your development through the training contract.
• Build the competencies you need for SAICA registration as you work through the audit team.

What you need

• An Honours, PGDA or CTA qualification, or an equivalent qualification, from a university recognised by SAICA.
• Strong technical ability and a high level of attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with clients.
• Sound professional judgement.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work well in diverse teams.
• A real willingness to learn, and a commitment to your own growth.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone who has finished, or is close to finishing, an Honours-level accounting qualification and wants to start a SAICA training contract. You should enjoy variety, be keen to learn quickly, and be comfortable taking on client work from the start.

Tips before you apply

• Have your CV, matric certificate, ID copy and undergraduate transcript ready as PDFs before you start the application.
• Put your academic results and any audit, accounting or client-facing experience near the top of your CV.
• Show your teamwork and problem-solving with clear examples from university, part-time work or group projects.