CA(SA) Training Contract 2027

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CA(SA) Training Contract 2027

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1 Position Overview

PwC's CA(SA) Training Contract — Alternate Stream offers aspiring Chartered Accountants a flexible, innovative and SAICA-accredited three-year training contract across three specialised programmes: the Audit Centre of Excellence (CoE), the Independent Review Centre of Excellence (IR CoE), and the Virtual Financial Services Remote Team Member Programme (VFS).

Each stream is designed to help you qualify as a CA(SA) within three years while offering virtual, hybrid or in-office working arrangements suited to your lifestyle and career goals. This intake is for the 2027 year, with positions available across Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha.

1 Position Overview

2 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Conducting audits across various clients and industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing and mining
Collaborating with audit teams and other lines of service during secondments
Engaging with clients virtually through calls, emails and systems as well as in person during secondments
Working across five key audit sections — Bank and Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Property Plant and Equipment, and Payroll
Obtaining all required SAICA competencies to be signed off after three years
Analysing financial data and completing independent reviews across a range of client entities
Delivering specialist audit support to financial services clients including retirement funds, medical schemes, insurance and asset wealth management
Contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration and quality within your assigned team

TIP: Tailor your CV to highlight your academic achievements, any audit or accounting exposure, and your ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

2 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Conducting audits across various clients and industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing and mining
Collaborating with audit teams and other lines of service during secondments
Engaging with clients virtually through calls, emails and systems as well as in person during secondments
Working across five key audit sections — Bank and Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Property Plant and Equipment, and Payroll
Obtaining all required SAICA competencies to be signed off after three years
Analysing financial data and completing independent reviews across a range of client entities
Delivering specialist audit support to financial services clients including retirement funds, medical schemes, insurance and asset wealth management
Contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration and quality within your assigned team

TIP: Tailor your CV to highlight your academic achievements, any audit or accounting exposure, and your ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

2 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Conducting audits across various clients and industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing and mining
Collaborating with audit teams and other lines of service during secondments
Engaging with clients virtually through calls, emails and systems as well as in person during secondments
Working across five key audit sections — Bank and Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Property Plant and Equipment, and Payroll
Obtaining all required SAICA competencies to be signed off after three years
Analysing financial data and completing independent reviews across a range of client entities
Delivering specialist audit support to financial services clients including retirement funds, medical schemes, insurance and asset wealth management
Contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration and quality within your assigned team

TIP: Tailor your CV to highlight your academic achievements, any audit or accounting exposure, and your ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

2 Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:

Conducting audits across various clients and industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing and mining
Collaborating with audit teams and other lines of service during secondments
Engaging with clients virtually through calls, emails and systems as well as in person during secondments
Working across five key audit sections — Bank and Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Property Plant and Equipment, and Payroll
Obtaining all required SAICA competencies to be signed off after three years
Analysing financial data and completing independent reviews across a range of client entities
Delivering specialist audit support to financial services clients including retirement funds, medical schemes, insurance and asset wealth management
Contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration and quality within your assigned team

TIP: Tailor your CV to highlight your academic achievements, any audit or accounting exposure, and your ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

3 Minimum Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

Completed undergraduate degree — in record time
Currently in your first attempt of CTA/PGDA or have already passed CTA/PGDA
Willingness to complete a three-year SAICA employment contract in your chosen stream
Willingness to repeat and complete CTA simultaneously through distance learning if required

Advantageous:

Prior exposure to audit, accounting or financial services environments
Experience using digital tools and virtual collaboration platforms

TIP: If you meet at least 80% of these requirements and have a strong academic record, do not hesitate to apply — PwC values potential and a growth mindset as much as qualifications.

3 Minimum Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

Completed undergraduate degree — in record time
Currently in your first attempt of CTA/PGDA or have already passed CTA/PGDA
Willingness to complete a three-year SAICA employment contract in your chosen stream
Willingness to repeat and complete CTA simultaneously through distance learning if required

Advantageous:

Prior exposure to audit, accounting or financial services environments
Experience using digital tools and virtual collaboration platforms

TIP: If you meet at least 80% of these requirements and have a strong academic record, do not hesitate to apply — PwC values potential and a growth mindset as much as qualifications.

3 Minimum Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

Completed undergraduate degree — in record time
Currently in your first attempt of CTA/PGDA or have already passed CTA/PGDA
Willingness to complete a three-year SAICA employment contract in your chosen stream
Willingness to repeat and complete CTA simultaneously through distance learning if required

Advantageous:

Prior exposure to audit, accounting or financial services environments
Experience using digital tools and virtual collaboration platforms

TIP: If you meet at least 80% of these requirements and have a strong academic record, do not hesitate to apply — PwC values potential and a growth mindset as much as qualifications.

3 Minimum Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

Completed undergraduate degree — in record time
Currently in your first attempt of CTA/PGDA or have already passed CTA/PGDA
Willingness to complete a three-year SAICA employment contract in your chosen stream
Willingness to repeat and complete CTA simultaneously through distance learning if required

Advantageous:

Prior exposure to audit, accounting or financial services environments
Experience using digital tools and virtual collaboration platforms

TIP: If you meet at least 80% of these requirements and have a strong academic record, do not hesitate to apply — PwC values potential and a growth mindset as much as qualifications.

4 Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Technical accounting ability — a solid understanding of auditing principles, financial statements and SAICA competency frameworks
Digital proficiency — comfort working in virtual environments using technology to connect with clients and colleagues remotely
Analytical thinking — ability to analyse complex financial data, identify risks and draw well-reasoned conclusions
Collaboration and communication — ability to work effectively within small, diverse teams and communicate clearly with clients virtually and in person
Self-discipline and initiative — the drive to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and pursue continuous professional development while studying and working simultaneously

TIP: Digital proficiency and the ability to work independently in a virtual environment are the most critical skills for success in PwC's Alternate Stream programmes.

4 Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Technical accounting ability — a solid understanding of auditing principles, financial statements and SAICA competency frameworks
Digital proficiency — comfort working in virtual environments using technology to connect with clients and colleagues remotely
Analytical thinking — ability to analyse complex financial data, identify risks and draw well-reasoned conclusions
Collaboration and communication — ability to work effectively within small, diverse teams and communicate clearly with clients virtually and in person
Self-discipline and initiative — the drive to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and pursue continuous professional development while studying and working simultaneously

TIP: Digital proficiency and the ability to work independently in a virtual environment are the most critical skills for success in PwC's Alternate Stream programmes.

4 Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Technical accounting ability — a solid understanding of auditing principles, financial statements and SAICA competency frameworks
Digital proficiency — comfort working in virtual environments using technology to connect with clients and colleagues remotely
Analytical thinking — ability to analyse complex financial data, identify risks and draw well-reasoned conclusions
Collaboration and communication — ability to work effectively within small, diverse teams and communicate clearly with clients virtually and in person
Self-discipline and initiative — the drive to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and pursue continuous professional development while studying and working simultaneously

TIP: Digital proficiency and the ability to work independently in a virtual environment are the most critical skills for success in PwC's Alternate Stream programmes.

4 Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Technical accounting ability — a solid understanding of auditing principles, financial statements and SAICA competency frameworks
Digital proficiency — comfort working in virtual environments using technology to connect with clients and colleagues remotely
Analytical thinking — ability to analyse complex financial data, identify risks and draw well-reasoned conclusions
Collaboration and communication — ability to work effectively within small, diverse teams and communicate clearly with clients virtually and in person
Self-discipline and initiative — the drive to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and pursue continuous professional development while studying and working simultaneously

TIP: Digital proficiency and the ability to work independently in a virtual environment are the most critical skills for success in PwC's Alternate Stream programmes.

5 Salary & Benefits

What's in it for you?

PwC offers a market-related stipend and salary package in line with SAICA training contract guidelines. Beyond remuneration, the real value lies in the world-class development you will receive — including SAICA accreditation, exposure to multinational clients, flexible working arrangements and access to PwC's global leadership development framework.

Upon qualifying as a CA(SA), your earning potential and career opportunities expand significantly both locally and internationally.

TIP: Do not raise salary expectations in your first interview — focus on demonstrating your passion for auditing and your commitment to qualifying as a CA(SA) within the three-year contract.

5 Salary & Benefits

What's in it for you?

Upon qualifying as a CA(SA), your earning potential and career opportunities expand significantly both locally and internationally.

TIP: Do not raise salary expectations in your first interview — focus on demonstrating your passion for auditing and your commitment to qualifying as a CA(SA) within the three-year contract.

5 Salary & Benefits

What's in it for you?

Upon qualifying as a CA(SA), your earning potential and career opportunities expand significantly both locally and internationally.

TIP: Do not raise salary expectations in your first interview — focus on demonstrating your passion for auditing and your commitment to qualifying as a CA(SA) within the three-year contract.

5 Salary & Benefits

What's in it for you?

Upon qualifying as a CA(SA), your earning potential and career opportunities expand significantly both locally and internationally.

TIP: Do not raise salary expectations in your first interview — focus on demonstrating your passion for auditing and your commitment to qualifying as a CA(SA) within the three-year contract.

6 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Click the apply button you will be redirected to the application page
Submit your application before 31 January 2027
Using Reference Number: PWC260414-2.
You will need to indicate your preferred stream — Audit CoE, IR CoE or VFS — and submit a comprehensive CV along with your academic transcripts and proof of CTA/PGDA status.

TIP: Apply as early as possible — PwC receives thousands of applications for their training contract and early applicants are often prioritised in the shortlisting process.

6 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Click the apply button you will be redirected to the application page
Submit your application before 31 January 2027
Using Reference Number: PWC260414-2.
You will need to indicate your preferred stream — Audit CoE, IR CoE or VFS — and submit a comprehensive CV along with your academic transcripts and proof of CTA/PGDA status.

TIP: Apply as early as possible — PwC receives thousands of applications for their training contract and early applicants are often prioritised in the shortlisting process.

6 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Click the apply button you will be redirected to the application page
Submit your application before 31 January 2027
Using Reference Number: PWC260414-2.
You will need to indicate your preferred stream — Audit CoE, IR CoE or VFS — and submit a comprehensive CV along with your academic transcripts and proof of CTA/PGDA status.

TIP: Apply as early as possible — PwC receives thousands of applications for their training contract and early applicants are often prioritised in the shortlisting process.

6 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Click the apply button you will be redirected to the application page
Submit your application before 31 January 2027
Using Reference Number: PWC260414-2.
You will need to indicate your preferred stream — Audit CoE, IR CoE or VFS — and submit a comprehensive CV along with your academic transcripts and proof of CTA/PGDA status.

TIP: Apply as early as possible — PwC receives thousands of applications for their training contract and early applicants are often prioritised in the shortlisting process.

7 About PwC

Who are they and why do they matter?

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is one of the world's Big Four professional services firms, operating across 149 countries with more than 370,000 people globally. In South Africa, PwC is a market leader in audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting — helping clients build trust and turn complexity into competitive advantage.

Their CA(SA) training programme is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and comprehensive pathways to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa.

7 About PwC

Who are they and why do they matter?

Their CA(SA) training programme is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and comprehensive pathways to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa.

7 About PwC

Who are they and why do they matter?

Their CA(SA) training programme is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and comprehensive pathways to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa.

7 About PwC

Who are they and why do they matter?

Their CA(SA) training programme is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and comprehensive pathways to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa.

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