Job Title: SAICA Traineeship: Audit and Assurance 2027

Recruitment Company: Sagen Advisory Recruitment Company (Recruiting on behalf of a client)

Location: George, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Work Arrangement: On-site

Contract type: Permanent (Learnership Contract)

Salary: R15 000 – R18 000 pm (depending on qualifications and experience)

Company Description

Our client is an established and well-respected accounting, auditing, tax, and financial advisory firm situated between the beautiful mountains of George in the Garden Route, Western Cape. With a committed workforce of about 120 passionate individuals, the firm is exceptional in delivering the highest quality of work and cultivating accessible relationships with all clients from various small, medium, and large business establishments by providing sensible advice and client-tailored solutions.

Clear Job Summary

Are you a CA(SA) student looking for a SAICA trainee contract that offers you broad exposure to a wide range of clients, access to senior partners, and a supportive, friendly working environment focused on your skills development? Then our client is perfect for you!

Expanded Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing and executing all tasks assigned to gain the necessary exposure to obtain the skills and competencies as required by the SAICA Training Program.

• Planning, executing, and finalising audits according to the audit plan.

• Conducting independent reviews.

• Preparation of annual financial statements for compliance with the applicable reporting standards i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards.

• Computation of corporate, trusts, and individual tax liability in terms of the Income Tax Act.

• Completion of income tax returns via SARS e-filing for companies, trusts, and individuals.

• Calculate provisional taxes for companies, trusts, and individuals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (studying towards a SAICA accredited degree or a SAICA accredited post-graduate degree).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated team player who loves to learn, communicates well, and copes under pressure.

• Wants to be part of a supportive company culture that is inclusive and diverse.

• Looking for a SAICA training contract where you can learn and grow—not just a tick on your CV.

SKILLS LIST

• Hard Skills: Audit Planning, Audit Execution, Independent Reviews, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Annual Financial Statements, Corporate Tax, Provisional Tax, SARS eFiling.

• Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Working Under Pressure, Continuous Learning, Adaptability, Self-Motivation.

• Job Related Skills: Compliance, Risk Assessment, Financial Analysis, Client Relations, Audit File Finalisation.

• Summary: SAICA Trainee, CA(SA), Audit Clerk, Audit Articles, Accounting Graduate, BCom Accounting, Financial Auditor, George Jobs, Garden Route Accounting, Sagen Advisory.

PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS – Please answer the questions in the designated section

1. Are you currently studying towards a SAICA accredited degree or a SAICA accredited post-graduate degree? (Yes / No)

2. Are you willing to be based in George, Garden Route, Western Cape? (Yes / No)

3. What is your expected monthly salary within the R15 000 to R18 000 range? (Numerical)

4. What is your earliest available start date? (Numerical / Date)