The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) invites qualifying accounting graduates and students to apply for the 2027 SAICA Training Contract opportunities under the Young Professionals CA Programme in Bloemfontein, Kimberley, East London, Nelspruit, Pretoria and Polokwane.
Training Contract Application Closing Date: 30 to 31 December 2026, depending on location
Training Contract Location: Bloemfontein, Kimberley, East London, Nelspruit, Pretoria and Polokwane, South Africa
AGSA Young Professionals CA Programme 2027
The Auditor-General of South Africa is offering SAICA training contract opportunities for 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 gaining practical experience in audit planning, execution, financial analysis, compliance and stakeholder engagement.
Available AGSA SAICA Training Contract Opportunities
| Location | Reference Number | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein, Free State | agsa_000141 | 30 December 2026 |
| Kimberley, Northern Cape | agsa_000140 | 30 December 2026 |
| East London, Eastern Cape | agsa_000136 | 31 December 2026 |
| Nelspruit, Mpumalanga | agsa_000135 | 31 December 2026 |
| Pretoria Head Office, Gauteng | agsa_000134 | 31 December 2026 |
| Polokwane / Pietersburg, Limpopo | agsa_000133 | 31 December 2026 |
What Trainee Auditors Will Do
Trainee Auditors will support AGSA audit teams with planning, executing and reporting on audit engagements.
The role includes conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, documenting audit evidence, supporting financial compliance work and engaging with stakeholders.
The programme is intended to help candidates develop the technical and professional skills required to progress in the Chartered Accountancy profession.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should preferably have:
- A Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA); or
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA).
Applicants may also be studying towards a CTA or a SAICA-endorsed undergraduate degree.
Candidates must be eligible to register for the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) and must be residing in South Africa.
Employment Equity preference may apply.
Required Application Documents
Applicants should attach:
- Copy of ID document.
- Proof of registration for CTA or PGDA.
- Academic transcript.
Applicants should ensure that the supporting documents are uploaded with the relevant application.
How to Apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Bloemfontein
Reference Number: agsa_000141
Closing Date: 30 December 2026
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How to Apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Kimberley
Reference Number: agsa_000140
Closing Date: 30 December 2026
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How to Apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract – East London
Reference Number: agsa_000136
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
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How to Apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Nelspruit
Reference Number: agsa_000135
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
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How to Apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Pretoria
Reference Number: agsa_000134
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
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How to Apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Limpopo
Reference Number: agsa_000133
Location: Polokwane / Pietersburg
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
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Training Contract Application Closing Dates
Applications for the Free State and Northern Cape opportunities close on:
30 December 2026
Applications for the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Pretoria Head Office and Limpopo opportunities close on:
31 December 2026
Important Application Notes
The programme is aimed at aspiring Chartered Accountants who want to complete their SAICA articles while gaining experience in the Supreme Audit Institution of South Africa.
Applicants should ensure that they apply for the correct provincial location and attach all requested academic and identification documents.
Candidates should also confirm that they meet the IAC eligibility requirements before submitting an application.