Kickstart your accounting career at PKF Cape Town — become a SAICA Trainee Accountant in 2028 and shape your future today!

WHY PKF?

Are you looking for diverse exposure, meaningful mentorship, ongoing training, and a supportive, dynamic environment where you can thrive? You’re in the right place.

At PKF, we don’t believe that one size fits all — especially when it comes to chartered accountancy services. Our clients include individuals, privately owned businesses and corporations of various sizes across a wide range of industries. This diversity provides our trainees with valuable exposure and hands-on experience across different industries.

At PKF Cape Town, our culture is built on our EPIC values:

• Excellence – Quality fuels our growth, and excellence drives our future. We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.
• People – When teamwork and leadership align, we create a culture where everyone can thrive and belong.
• Integrity – We believe in honest solutions and trusted relationships, every step of the way. Transparent. Trustworthy. True.
• Connect – We are committed to building meaningful connections and lasting relationships — with our clients and with each other.

When you join PKF, you don’t just start a job — you begin a career with one of South Africa’s most respected mid-tier accounting networks. You will benefit from continuous learning, professional guidance, and a nurturing environment designed to challenge, support and motivate you. As part of an international network of like-minded firms, you will gain exposure that strengthens both your technical skills and your professional growth.

PKF is big enough to offer an excellent career foundation, yet small enough for you to make a meaningful impact. Develop your potential and gain the experience needed to build a successful future as a trainee accountant.

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), or currently enrolled for a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
• A good academic record
• Good communication skills

To Apply, Please Upload:

• Your full CV
• Copy of your full academic records
• Copy of your matric certificate
• Copy of your identity document (ID)
• Proof of registration for PGDA (if applicable)

Please ensure that you provide all the required documents to avoid rejection of your application.

Duties and responsibilities of a trainee accountant

1. Diligently serve the training office in the profession of a CA(SA) or AGA(SA) and, where applicable, an RA;
2. Diligently pursue his studies in the theory and practice of the profession and notify the training officer immediately should he cease to be registered for a course that would lead to the eventual award of an accredited degree or an accredited bridging program;
3. Not engage in any other business or occupation during the currency of his training contract without the express written authority of the training officer;
4. At all times keep the affairs of the training office and its clients confidential and not breach any codes of professional conduct, disciplinary rules or by-laws that apply to the profession of a CA(SA) or an AGA(SA) and, if applicable, an RA;
5. Comply with the provisions of these Regulations;
6. Comply with the training office policies and procedures;
7. Complete any timesheets;
8. Complete any assessment documents timeously and correctly as prescribed in Regulation 27; and
9. Fully cooperate with the training officer in disclosing to SAICA any circumstances which in the opinion of the training officer, may constitute punishable conduct on the part of the trainee accountant and making available to SAICA all information regarding disciplinary procedures in the training office in which the trainee accountant may have been involved, including the record of those procedures.