City of Johannesburg invites qualifying trainee accountants to apply for the Academy for Chartered Accountant Training Programme 2026.
Training Programme Application Closing Date: 20 July 2026
Training Programme Location: 33 Hoofd Street, Braampark Forum 1, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
About City of Johannesburg Chartered Accountant Training Programme 2026
The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is inviting applications for The City’s Academy for Chartered Accountant Training Programme 2026 under the Group Governance Department.
The programme is aimed at developing and increasing financial management skills within the public sector by creating professional training opportunities for prospective Chartered Accountants.
The programme provides trainee accountants with hands-on work experience, dedicated training in financial management and broad exposure to local government business operations and management functions.
Programme Details
Department: Group Governance
Branch: ACA Training Office
Designation: Trainee Accountant
Remuneration: R35 043.67 basic salary with benefits
Location: 33 Hoofd Street, 6th Floor, Braampark Forum 1, Braamfontein
Duration: 3 years
Structure of the ACA Training Programme
The three-year professional training programme is structured to expose trainee accountants to key areas including:
- Professional values and attitudes
- Business acumen
- Accounting
- Financial reporting
- Governance
- Business and financial strategy
- Internal audit
- Risk management
The City of Johannesburg Chartered Accountant Training Programme is guided by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) training regulations.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12, NQF Level 4
- Completed Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
- Qualification must be a prerequisite for admission to the SAICA Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC)
- 0 to 1 year working experience
Candidates currently registered under a SAICA training contract with an accredited training office must have successfully passed the SAICA Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) and must still be within the first year of their training contract.
Preference will be given to Johannesburg residents.
Who Is Not Eligible to Apply?
Applicants are not eligible to apply if they are currently completing:
- CTA
- CTA Level 1
- BCTA, Bridging Course into CTA
Primary Function
The trainee accountants will be developed to use integrated thinking to interpret, analyse and evaluate financial and non-financial information.
This will help trainee accountants support impactful decision-making and contribute meaningfully to the City, the economy and society.
During the training period, trainee accountants will be developed to become ethical leaders who create sustainable value for stakeholders within the City. They will be rotated across different departments and municipal entities to gain a wide range of skills and competencies required by SAICA.
Key Performance Areas
Successful candidates will be exposed to:
- Quantitative and qualitative recording of practical experience in technical competencies
- Personal, business and professional ethics
- Ethical principles, values and attitudes in the workplace
- Strategic decision-making and good judgement in a business environment
Leading Competencies
Applicants should have the following competencies:
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team player
- Strong computer skills
- Planning and organising capabilities
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Verbal, visual and written communication skills
- Computer literacy, including MS Office
- Project management capabilities
- Time management and multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
Core Competencies
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Finance Management
- Business Acumen
Application Documents Required
Applicants must complete the online job application form and attach the following documents:
- Certified qualifications
- Certified South African ID
- Detailed CV
- Motivation letter of 500 words
- Full official academic transcripts and records
How to apply
Applicants can also apply via the City of Johannesburg website:
Click here to visit City of Johannesburg Training Programmes page
Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for City of Johannesburg positions.
Enquiries
Contact Person: Mark Sanderson
Telephone: 011 021 0393
Important Notes
Only online applications will be considered.
The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the City of Johannesburg Employment Equity Policy, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups, including people with disabilities, in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Applicants who do not receive notification or a response within six weeks of the closing date should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
By submitting an application, applicants consent that their personal information may be used for recruitment, selection and related processes.
Shortlisted applicants may be subjected to the following checks:
- Credit record
- CV validation
- Employment record verification
- Criminal check
- Identity validation