SAICA Graduate Programme - Feb 2027

About this role

SNG Grant Thornton is recruiting first-year trainee accountants for its Assurance division in Johannesburg. The training contract starts in February 2027 and is designed to help you meet the SAICA competencies needed to register as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).

What you’ll do

• Complete your SAICA training contract within the Assurance division.
• Work on a wide range of client engagements across different industries.
• Gain hands-on experience with clients and their management teams.
• Work with businesses of all sizes, from listed companies to new start-ups.
• Get mentorship and guidance from experienced staff.
• Build your skills with managers and partners who keep an open-door approach.

What you need

• Essential: Honours, PGDA or CTA, or an equivalent qualification from a SAICA-recognised university.
• Keen willingness to learn, with energy and ambition for the audit team.
• Strong technical ability.
• High attention to detail, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to build good working relationships with clients.
• Sound professional judgement.
• A commitment to your own development and growth.
• The ability to work well in diverse teams.
• Strong organisational skills.

Is this job for you?

This programme suits someone who has finished an honours-level accounting qualification and wants to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. You should enjoy learning across many clients and sectors, and be comfortable taking on responsibility as you grow.

Tips before you apply

• Have your CV, matric certificate, ID copy and undergraduate transcript ready in PDF format before you start the application.
• Show your attention to detail in your CV by listing your academic results, projects and any audit or accounting work you have done.
• Give examples of teamwork, such as group projects or part-time work, to show you can work within diverse teams.