Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) invites qualifying accounting graduates and students to apply for the 2027 SAICA Training Contract under the Young Professionals CA Programme.
Application Closing Dates: 10 December 2026 for Johannesburg and 30 December 2026 for Cape Town and Rustenburg
Training Locations: Johannesburg, Gauteng; Cape Town, Western Cape; and Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
AGSA Young Professionals CA Programme 2027
Auditor-General South Africa is offering fixed-term SAICA training contracts to candidates who want to complete their articles and gain practical auditing experience within South Africa’s Supreme Audit Institution.
Successful Trainee Auditors will work alongside experienced audit professionals while developing technical, financial and professional skills.
Available AGSA SAICA Training Contract Opportunities
| Location | Listing Reference | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg, Gauteng | agsa_000072 | 10 December 2026 |
| Cape Town, Western Cape | agsa_000123 | 30 December 2026 |
| Rustenburg, North West | agsa_000122 | 30 December 2026 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should preferably:
- Hold a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA).
- Be studying towards a CTA or SAICA-endorsed undergraduate degree.
- Be eligible to register for the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC).
- Be residing in South Africa.
Employment Equity preference applies as stated in the adverts.
Trainee Auditor Duties
Successful candidates will support audit teams with activities including:
- Planning audit engagements.
- Executing audit procedures.
- Analysing financial information.
- Documenting audit evidence.
- Supporting audit reporting.
- Engaging with stakeholders.
- Contributing to financial compliance work.
- Supporting the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes.
The programme provides practical experience towards completion of SAICA articles.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must attach:
- Copy of ID document.
- Proof of registration for CTA or PGDA.
- Academic transcript.
Applicants should ensure that the required supporting documents are uploaded with the relevant online application.
AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Johannesburg
Programme: 2027 AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Young Professionals CA Programme
Listing Reference: agsa_000072
Location: Waverley, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Job Category: Articles
Industry: Auditing / Accounting
Closing Date: 10 December 2026
Click here to apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract 2027 in Johannesburg
AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Cape Town
Programme: 2027 AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Young Professionals CA Programme
Listing Reference: agsa_000123
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Job Category: Articles
Industry: Auditing / Accounting
Closing Date: 30 December 2026
Click here to apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract 2027 in Cape Town
AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Rustenburg
Programme: 2027 AGSA SAICA Training Contract – Young Professionals CA Programme
Listing Reference: agsa_000122
Location: Rustenburg, North West
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Job Category: Articles
Industry: Auditing / Accounting
Closing Date: 30 December 2026
Click here to apply for AGSA SAICA Training Contract 2027 in Rustenburg
Why Consider the AGSA Training Contract?
The programme provides candidates with an opportunity to complete their SAICA articles while gaining practical experience in a professional audit environment.
Trainees will develop experience in auditing, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and compliance while working towards professional growth within the accounting and auditing profession.
Application Closing Dates
The closing dates are:
Johannesburg: 10 December 2026
Cape Town: 30 December 2026
Rustenburg: 30 December 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date applicable to their preferred location.
Important Application Notes
- The opportunities are fixed-term SAICA training contracts.
- Applicants should preferably hold or be studying towards CTA, PGDA or a SAICA-endorsed undergraduate qualification.
- Applicants must be eligible to register for the Initial Assessment of Competence.
- Applicants must reside in South Africa.
- ID, proof of CTA/PGDA registration and academic transcript must be attached.
- Employment Equity preference applies.
- Candidates should use the dedicated application link for the location they wish to apply for.