CA training programme

Find your way into the exciting world of business through PwC’s CA training programme, and get exposed to impressive professional teams in a stimulating business environment.

You can apply to the programme any time during your studies, including Grade 12. Should you be successful your learnership will begin when you complete your Honours degree or when you obtain your Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA).

Perform audit procedures at various clients in different industries
Progress steadily throughout your three years of articles to qualify as a chartered accountant (CA (SA))

During your three years of articles you will write your ITC and APC exams.

The Initial Test of Competence (ITC) is the standard setting exam which is written after the completion of an accredited CTA programme and is an assessment of core technical competence.

Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) is the second part of the qualifying examination, which assesses professional competence. To be eligible candidates must have passed ITC.

Grade 12 with matric exemption and university acceptance
Mathematics and English as subjects (Maths Literacy doesn’t qualify)
An average of 60% for all your subjects
Proficiency in English and strong communication skills

Audit in Gauteng

African Audit Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS)
Energy, Utilities and Resources (EU&R)
Financial Services – Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM)
Financial Services – Insurance and Investment Management (FSIIM)
PwC Private
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

African Audit Centre of Excellence (CoE)

You will work on clients across all our groups. We cover Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS); Energy, Utilities and Resources (EU&R); Financial Services – Insurance and Investment Management (FSIIM); Financial Services – Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM); PwC Private, and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT).

Our exposure cuts across the Southern African market. You will work on clients in African countries such as Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. You will broaden your network as you build your relationships across all industry groups. You will also be allocated to a second audit group for portions of the year.

You will help influence the future of the firm as we redesign the way we work. We work with Alteryx tools across the different sections, and you will play a large part in shaping the way we use technology to deliver sustained outcomes as a community of solvers.

You will become an expert in our sections, enhance your project management skills, and become part of a national team in Assurance.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in the Audit CoE here.

Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS)

Our CIPS community deals with some of the biggest products and brands that you see and buy daily. CIPS trainees get a front row seat to the acquisition process, the manufacturing process and the sale of the end product to the marketplace (the end-to-end process). We audit and provide trusted solutions to a range of listed entities and have an awesome client base, all around the world.

You will help build trust in society and deliver sustainable outcomes by working with a diverse set of clients to anticipate and address their most complex business challenges.

The prime focus of our global CIPS practice is the companies and related suppliers within the sectors of automotive, retail and consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, industrial products, transport and logistics, and higher education. CIPS offers extensive industry-specific training and has dedicated knowledge management teams working with all staff.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Energy, Utilities and Resources (EU&R)

Did you know that PwC works with more energy, utilities and resources-related clients than any other professional services firm? Our global client portfolio includes 44% of the Financial Times Global 500 energy, utilities and resources companies, major multinationals listed both locally and internationally, and clients with a market capitalisation worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

The skills you'll learn in this industry will help you solve important challenges. You'll also be where the action is. To ensure that we render optimal services to our mining clients, many of our offices are close to our clients’ locations — for instance, we have a PwC office in Secunda, close to many mining operations.

We’re committed to providing our new trainees with holistic and balanced training. Numerous manufacturing companies and service providers offer non-mining exposure, with the benefits of diverse on-the-job training.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Financial Services – Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM)

In our day-to-day dealings, we work retail banks, corporate and investment banks, private banks, stockbrokers and private equity houses, derivatives, hedge funds and asset managers.

As our clients grow and evolve in response to the economy, their strategy and their overall operating environment, so do we. Therefore, the coming years mean exciting times for all of us as we shape the future of our practice to be the iconic professional services provider for financial services in South Africa and beyond.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Financial Services – Insurance and Investment Management (FSIIM)

The insurance industry ensures that you and your assets are covered, so that you can sleep well at night and get great benefits as well. In FSIIM, our focus is on entities that are charged with managing the everyday risks facing us.

We cover insurance risk with both long and short-term insurers, wealth risk with asset management (including real estate), medical costs with medical schemes, as well as wealth and retirement with pension and provident fund audits.

Asset management and retirement funds drive much of the investment activity in South Africa and form a significant part of the saving strategy and culture being promoted in the country. In FSIIM you’ll be exposed to auditing investment transactions and witness the very functioning of our economy and capital markets. In order to enhance the financial wellbeing of South Africans, we’re very involved in the medical schemes industry, bringing healthcare insurance to our financial services mix.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

PwC Private

At PCS, we help businesses manage their ownership and growth at every stage in a way that fits their business needs. PwC has developed an in-depth appreciation of this important sector of the market — and a set of solutions specifically tailored to meet the unique issues it faces. We provide trusted guidance, tailored solutions and customised audit and tax services.

It’s not about the size of our clients’ businesses or the industries in which they operate, but rather how we help our clients become more successful. Our client base includes locally listed companies, private companies, inbound subsidiaries of multinational companies, high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family businesses.

You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in all areas of the audit from early on in your career. You’ll be working on a diverse range of clients, each at different stages in the life cycles of their business.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

TMT provides consulting, tax and audit insights and advice to companies that specialise in the areas of broadband, multimedia, 5G, wireless, IT, sports, gaming, hospitality, advertising, internet, radio and news.

We strive to understand our clients and their challenges with the ever-increasing use of the digital superhighway and the unprecedented growth of the mobile telecommunications and gaming industries. With more than half of the casinos in South Africa as our clients, we are specialists in the gaming and hospitality industries. In hospitality and leisure, our client list includes Tsogo Sun and Sun International, household names in this industry.

We have won large audits such as EOH, Transunion and Datatec. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and keen to learn about our clients to join the TMT team.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

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Gauteng

African Audit Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS)

Energy, Utilities and Resources (EU&R)

Financial Services – Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM)

Financial Services – Insurance and Investment Management (FSIIM)

PwC Private

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Western Cape

We offer a great training ground for you to learn about financial institutions, retail banking, investment banking, IT auditing and regulatory audits. This ensures that we are all well-rounded individuals, even though one’s portfolio may not include all these types of clients. With only four to six clients a year, you have the opportunity to spend significant time with your clients, understand them in depth and build a network of professional relationships.

Regardless of which division or office you join, at PwC you will have a supportive team that helps you to grow. Our work makes a difference within the communities that we serve: you will be valued through opportunities and recognition in an environment that allows you to prioritise your wellbeing.

The dynamic PwC Western Cape region is our second largest region, comprising our Cape Town, Robertson, Stellenbosch and Worcester offices, each of which offers exciting opportunities. Within our region we service a large number of large listed and private clients, offering a balanced work experience for our teams.

Cape Town office - With an unobscured view of table mountain and docked cruise liners, our Cape Town office is located at the bustling Silo district at the V&A Waterfront surrounded by restaurants, art galleries, upmarket hotels and other attractions. As a training office we offer opportunities in our Financial Services and CTOne groups as well as unique opportunities within our Digital Trust team.

Financial Services - We provide independent assurance services to many of the world’s largest and most prestigious financial services companies. The core specialisations of the Financial Services industry are asset and wealth management, insurance, retirement funds, medical aids, investment management including hedge funds, and banking and capital markets.

CTOne is our non - FS practice housing our Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS) and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) clients. Within these focussed industries, our client base includes the Retail, Real Estate, Oil & Gas and Hotel industries, thus broadening the depth of work experience for our people.

Stellenbosch office - our Stellenbosch office has recently moved to the state of the art Trumali Forum building in close proximity to the agri lifeblood of the Western Cape. On the doorstep of a number of world renowned vineyards and orchards, our clients specialise in the FMCG, Education, Agri and Medical industries. We have a large private client base where we play a critical trusted business advisor relationship to our clients.

Boland offices - our Boland offices are located in Worcester and Robertson - Within these offices you have the opportunity to grow into a well-balanced individual with experience in not only assurance but also accounting, taxation and other services, as well as a variety of entity types, industries and sectors.

Regardless of which division or office you join, at PwC you will have a supportive team that helps you to grow, with a focus on training and coaching. Our work makes a difference within the communities that we serve, you will be valued through opportunities and recognition in an environment that allows you to prioritise your well-being.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Limpopo

Help us centralise, standardise and automate audit processes by joining the African Audit Centre of Excellence (CoE). Our team supports audit delivery in less complex and judgmental sections of our audit engagements. These sections include bank and cash; accounts payable; accounts receivable; property, plant and equipment, and payroll. The CoE team is an extension of the audit team but works virtually. The Audit CoE may contact the client directly and exercise judgement as we build trust in the auditing profession.

You will work on clients across all our groups. We cover Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS); Energy, Utilities and Resources (EU&R); Financial Services – Insurance and Investment Management (FSIIM); Financial Services – Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM); PwC Private, and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT).

Our exposure cuts across the Southern African market. You will work on clients in African countries such as Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. You will broaden your network as you build your relationships across all industry groups. You will also be allocated to a second audit group for portions of the year.

You will help influence the future of the firm as we redesign the way we work. We work with Alteryx tools across the different sections, and you will play a large part in shaping the way we use technology to deliver sustained outcomes as a community of solvers.

You will become an expert in our sections, enhance your project management skills, and become part of a national team in Assurance.

Regardless of which division or office you join, at PwC you will have a supportive team that helps you to grow. Our work makes a difference within the communities that we serve, you will be valued through opportunities and recognition in an environment that allows you to prioritise your well-being.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Eastern Cape

PwC Eastern Cape provides opportunities to perform local assignments and remote international assignments from our Gqeberha and East London offices.

We work across a broad range of industries in our local market, which includes manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, agriculture and asset management. In partnership with PwC Channel Islands, PwC Switzerland, PwC Australia and PwC Cayman Islands we also assist their audit teams on a remote working basis.

We have a Service Delivery Centre (SDC Africa) in Gqeberha that provides support predominantly to PwC offices across Africa as well as to certain other territories. SDC Africa is a strategic investment of the PwC Africa firm and a core element of our Assurance transformation programme.

Regardless of which division or office you join, at PwC you will have a supportive team that helps you to grow. Our work makes a difference within the communities that we serve, you will be valued through opportunities and recognition in an environment that allows you to prioritise your well-being.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

North West

PwC Central Region services the companies that form the heartbeat of the South African agricultural economy. When we refer to the Central Region we speak of the three central provinces – the Free State, North West and Northern Cape – and PwC is the only one of the Big Four firms with a footprint throughout the region. Although agriculture forms the largest part of our client base, we have a diversified and exciting range of clients that will enhance your knowledge of various industries.

Our footprint doesn’t end here, as we operate in various other provinces through inter-office secondments. We also provide services to businesses in Lesotho that are primarily in the financial services and agriculture industries. Some of our big clients include the Free State Cheetahs, North West University and Uber South Africa Technology.

Whether you decide to join us in the City of Roses (Bloemfontein), the Diamond City (Kimberley) or explore the City of Goodwill (Mahikeng), your time with us will be a great career builder and something you’ll cherish forever.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Mpumalanga

PwC’s North-East Region (NER) comprises our Emalahleni and Mbombela offices. In the North-East region we deal with all finance-related services, from audits and independent reviews to accounting services, including the compilation of financial statements, tax calculations and submissions, VAT, payroll and other compliance services relating to the Department of Labour.

Our client base is diverse, ranging from small to large private and listed companies. These include clients in the mining, timber, automotive and agricultural industries, as well as others such as schools, groups of entities and nonprofit entities. We grow and evolve in line with our clients in response to the economy, their business strategies and the general operating environment.

Regardless of which division or office you join, at PwC you will have a supportive team that helps you to grow. Our work makes a difference within the communities that we serve, you will be valued through opportunities and recognition in an environment that allows you to prioritise your well-being.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Northern Cape

Kwa-Zulu Natal

PwC KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has offices in Durban and Pietermaritzburg, offering a diverse range of services to clients. We work with our clients to shape their businesses and execute their strategies.
In partnership with PwC Netherlands we also assist their audit teams on a remote working basis.

Building your knowledge and skills will enable you to engage and have insightful conversations with clients. Exploring new ways of working with digital tools to enhance client service in the most efficient manner will be a cornerstone of your exposure and learning.

Our diverse client base includes a balance of listed entities, financial services (insurance and pension funds), automotive, manufacturing and retail clients. The exposure obtained on this varied client base gives you the opportunity to become a well-rounded CA.

Regardless of which division or office you join, at PwC you will have a supportive team that helps you to grow. Our work makes a difference within the communities that we serve, you will be valued through opportunities and recognition in an environment that allows you to prioritise your well-being.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Free State

PwC Central Region services the businesses that form the heartbeat of the South African economy. The Central Region comprises the three central provinces – the Free State, North West and Northern Cape – and PwC is the only one of the Big Four firms with a footprint throughout the region. We have a diversified and exciting range of clients that will give you exposure to various industries.

Our footprint doesn’t end here, as we operate in various other provinces through inter-office secondments.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Our footprint doesn’t end here, as we operate in various other provinces through inter-office secondments. We also provide services to businesses in Lesotho that are primarily in the financial services and agriculture industries. Some of our big clients include the Free State Cheetahs, North West University and Uber South Africa Technology.

Whether you decide to join us in the City of Roses (Bloemfontein), the Diamond City (Kimberley) or explore the City of Goodwill (Mahikeng), your time with us will be a great career builder and something you’ll cherish forever.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

PwC Eastern Cape provides opportunities to perform local assignments and remote international assignments from our Gqeberha and East London offices.

We work across a broad range of industries in our local market, which includes manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, agriculture and asset management. Some of our big clients include Tsogo Sun, Goodyear and Spar. In partnership with PwC Channel Islands, PwC Switzerland, PwC Australia and PwC Cayman Islands we also assist their audit teams on a remote working basis.

We have a Service Delivery Centre (SDC Africa) in Gqeberha that provides support predominantly to PwC offices across Africa as well as to certain other territories. SDC Africa is a strategic investment of the PwC Africa firm and a core element of our Assurance transformation programme.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

PwC Western Cape is one of our largest regions, comprising our Cape Town, Robertson, Stellenbosch and Worcester offices, each of which offers exciting opportunities.

Cape Town office - Within our Cape Town office you can do your traineeship in our Financial Services, CTone or Risk Assurance groups.

Financial Services - We provide independent assurance services to many of the world’s largest and most prestigious financial services companies. The core specialisations of the Financial Services industry are asset management, insurance, retirement funds, medical aids, investment management including hedge funds, and banking and capital markets. Among our big clients are Stanlib, Santam Limited and Kagiso Asset Management.

CTOne is a group formed a few years ago as a result of the amalgamation of the Consumer and Industrial Products and Services (CIPS) and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) groups, thus broadening the work experience for our people. You’ll get exposure to a wider variety of industries, thereby further enhancing your experience at the firm.

Risk Assurance (RAS) - Our Risk Assurance (RAS) practice consists of a multidisciplinary team who work together to craft solutions to suit our clients’ risk landscape. Risk Assurance helps our clients build trust in their processes, data, policies, systems and controls with a fresh eye to enable well-informed decision-making and organisational transformation.

Worcester, Robertson and Stellenbosch offices - Within the smaller offices you have the opportunity to grow into a well-balanced individual with experience in not only assurance but also accounting, taxation and other services, as well as a variety of entity types, industries and sectors. We focus on training, coaching and supporting our people to enable them to succeed.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Our client base is diverse, ranging from small to large private and listed companies. These include clients in the mining, timber, automotive and agricultural industries, as well as others such as schools, groups of entities and nonprofit entities. We grow and evolve in line with our clients in response to the economy, their business strategies and the general operating environment.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.

Building your knowledge and skills will enable you to engage and have insightful conversations with clients. Exploring new ways of working with digital tools which aim to improve the level of service delivered to clients in the most efficient manner will be a cornerstone of your exposure and learning.

Our diverse client base includes a balance of listed entities, financial services (insurance and pension funds), automotive, manufacturing and retail clients. The exposure obtained on this varied client base gives you the opportunity to become a well-rounded CA.

Be a part of The New Equation. Apply for roles in Audit here.