- Company
- SNG GrantThornton
- Location
- Rustenburg, North West
- Job type
- Graduate Programme
- Minimum qualification
- Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent qualification at a SAICA recognised university
- Reference
- 167333
- Closing date
- 30 November 2026 (44 days left)
About this role
SNG Grant Thornton is recruiting first-year trainee accountants for its Assurance division in Rustenburg. Trainees start in February 2027 on a training contract that works towards SAICA registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
What you’ll do
- Complete a training contract that covers the SAICA competencies you need to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.
- Work with clients and management on real assignments, not just behind the scenes.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of client sectors and business types.
- Learn from businesses of all sizes, from listed companies to new entrepreneurial start-ups.
- Work in audit teams alongside managers and partners, who keep an open-door approach.
- Receive mentorship and guidance as you build your technical skills.
What you need
- An Honours degree, PGDA or CTA, or an equivalent qualification from a SAICA-recognised university.
- A keen willingness to learn and the energy to contribute to an audit team.
- Strong technical ability.
- High attention to detail, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear communication skills, including the ability to relate to 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 role suits someone who has finished or is close to finishing an accounting honours-level qualification and wants a broad, hands-on start to a career in auditing. If you like variety, learning fast and working directly with clients, this could be a good fit.
Tips before you apply
- Have your CV, matric certificate, certified ID copy and undergraduate transcript ready in PDF format before you start the application.
- On your CV, show examples of attention to detail, analysis or problem solving from your studies or past work.
- Give concrete examples of teamwork and communication, such as group projects, tutoring or part-time work, to show you can work in diverse teams.
Before you apply
- Tailor your CV for this SAICA Graduate Programme - Feb 2027 role with our free AI CV builder.
- Write a matching cover letter in two minutes.
- Practise common interview questions so you're ready if they call.
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