SAICA Trainee Accountant - Mid- Intake

2026 SAICA Trainee Accountant - Mid-Year Intake - Durban

Location:

Durban, Kwa Zulu-Natal, South Africa
Seniority level:
Internship

Employment type:

Contract

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• A mentor to guide and challenge you
• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. (Audit trainee ships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch)
• A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3‑Year Training Contract that will teach you all the necessary SAICA competencies to pass your APC qualification and become a Chartered Accountant. The trainee ships will expose you to a broad range of commercial sectors and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a fast-paced audit environment.

• Exposure to a broad range of client sectors
• Hands‑on experience with clients and management
• An open‑door policy with managers and partners
• Learning about a broad range of businesses, from listed entities to entrepreneurial startups
• A supportive environment focused on skills development and professionalism

• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA‑recognised university

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to the audit team
• Strong technical ability
• High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to relate to clients
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment
• Demonstrate a commitment to self‑development and growth
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Strong organisational ability

• Have your CV,  Academic Record ready (please upload them)
• Fill in a current salary figure even if you are not currently earning one – the system requires a number (any value is acceptable)