SAIPA / SAICA Trainee Accountant

About this role

Hire Resolve is recruiting on behalf of a well-established auditing firm in Centurion, Gauteng. The firm wants trainee accountants who are ready to start their professional articles in January 2027.

This is a graduate post. It suits people who want practical experience while working towards a professional accounting qualification.

What you’ll do

• Work as a trainee accountant within an auditing team.
• Build your accounting skills through hands-on work with clients and projects.
• Complete your SAIPA or SAICA articles over the training period.
• Work towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Learn from experienced accountants in the firm.

What you need

• A completed degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Fluent written and spoken Afrikaans.
• A valid South African driver’s licence.
• A clear criminal record.
• A genuine intention to complete SAIPA or SAICA articles.
• Advantageous: a postgraduate qualification or CTA.

Is this job for you?

This role suits recent accounting graduates who want to start their career in audit. You should enjoy working with numbers and be ready to commit to the full articles process.

If you speak Afrikaans well and can drive, this post could be a good fit for you.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate or academic transcript ready to send with your CV.
• Keep a copy of your driver’s licence and a recent police clearance or criminal record check, so you can show them quickly if asked.
• In your CV, show your Afrikaans level clearly and mention any accounting modules, projects or part-time work that prove your skills.