Auditor-General SAICA Training Young Professionals CA Programme

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) invites suitably qualified accounting graduates and students to apply for the 2027 SAICA Training Contract under the Young Professionals CA Programme in the Western Cape and North West.

Internship Final date to receive applications: 30 December 2026

Internship

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape and Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

The Auditor-General of South Africa is offering SAICA training contract opportunities to aspiring Chartered Accountants who want to complete their articles in a professional public-sector audit environment.

Successful candidates will work alongside experienced audit professionals while developing practical skills in auditing, financial reporting, stakeholder engagement and financial compliance.

Organisation: Auditor-General South Africa
Programme: 2027 AGSA SAICA Training Contract
Programme Stream: Young Professionals CA Programme
Industry: Auditing / Accounting
Job Category: Articles
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Employment Equity Position: Yes
Closing Date: 30 December 2026

The programme gives trainee auditors the opportunity to complete their SAICA articles while gaining practical workplace experience within AGSA.

Trainees will be exposed to professional audit engagements and will develop technical and professional skills required for a future career in auditing and accounting.

Successful Trainee Auditors will support audit teams with the planning, execution and reporting of audits.

Duties may include conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, documenting audit evidence, supporting stakeholder engagements and contributing to financial compliance reviews.

The role is designed to provide practical experience while helping AGSA deliver high-quality audit outcomes.

Applicants should preferably have:

• A Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA); or

Applicants may also preferably be studying towards:

CTA or a SAICA-endorsed undergraduate degree.

Candidates must also:

• Be eligible to register for the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC).
• Be residing in South Africa.
• Meet the applicable Employment Equity considerations.

Applicants must attach:

• Copy of .
• Proof of registration for CTA or PGDA.
• Academic transcript.

Applications for both AGSA SAICA Training Contract opportunities close on:

30 December 2026

Both opportunities are listed as Employment Equity positions.

Preference may therefore be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with AGSA’s Employment Equity requirements.

Applicants should ensure that they meet the SAICA-related academic requirements and that they are eligible to register for the Initial Assessment of Competence.

The programme is intended for candidates pursuing the Chartered Accountant pathway and provides structured practical exposure through AGSA’s professional audit environment.