CA(SA) Training Contract 2027 – Alternate Stream

PwC South Africa · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Overview

PwC's CASA Training Contract - Alternate Stream offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse experience across three specialised programmes. All designed to help you qualify within three years. Whether you prefer working virtually, in-office, or a mix of both, we have a stream that suits your style.
At PwC, we're moving with the times and staying ahead of the game. Our Alternate Stream reflects our commitment to innovation, flexibility, and the future of work. Offering virtual training contract opportunities that empower you to learn, grow, and deliver impact from anywhere.

Why Choose the CASA Training Contract – Alternate Stream?

You can choose to join one of our exciting programmes below

Audit Centre of Excellence CoE Offered in JHB, DBN & CPT

Are you ready to kickstart your career in auditing with a dynamic and diverse team? Join our Audit Centre of Excellence CoE and gain unparalleled experience working with clients across various industries, including banking, insurance, entertainment, manufacturing, mining, and more.
About the Role:
As a member of our Audit CoE, you will work on a wide range of clients, from large listed companies to small, privately owned businesses, all within the firm. You will be involved in five key sections of each audit: Bank and Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Property, Plant and Equipment, and Payroll. Our strategy focuses on centralising, standardising, and automating testing to ensure efficiency and consistency across the firm.

Conduct audits on various clients across Africa, working both in-office and remotely.
Collaborate with audit teams and other lines of service during secondments.
Engage with clients virtually through calls, emails, and systems and in person during secondments.
Work closely with a CoE manager and a team of three or four people each month.
Obtain all required competencies to be signed off for SAICA purposes after three years.

We are a virtual team, with the flexibility to work from the office and from home. You will be seconded to audit teams for three to four months each year, during which you will interact with clients in person. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Independent Review Center of Excellence IR COE offered in JHB

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with PwC's Independent Review Centre of Excellence IR CoE team? We are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join our team and make a significant impact.
About the Role:
As a trainee in our IR CoE team, you will be part of a vibrant and supportive environment. Your training contract will span three years, during which you will achieve SAICA competencies and sign off at the end of 2029. This opportunity and the resulting sign off is equivalent to any other audit division within PwC, ensuring you receive comprehensive training and development.

Why Join Us?

Location and team: Our team is based in the Waterfall office, consisting of one director, four managers, and nine trainees.
Client Exposure: Most of our clients are based in shared service centres across the world, providing you with a global perspective. While we are office-based most of the time, occasional travel to client premises may be required.
Diverse Experience: You will work with a range of clients, from dormant entities within large listed groups to fully trading multi-nationals and privately owned companies across various industries.
Skill Development: Being part of the IR CoE team will enhance your project management skills and assist you in analysing data without sampling. Join us and be part of a team that values growth, learning, and making a difference.

Virtual Financial Services Remote Team Member Programme VFS Offered in GQ, JHB & CPT

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of financial services? Join our dynamic Virtual Financial Services VFS team and kickstart your career with a programme designed to help you qualify as a chartered accountant SA within three years!

We are a virtual team with staff members across South Africa
Trainees are based at either the GQ, WC or Waterfall office
Our team works remotely but goes into the office twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. In addition to this, we may also visit client sites for onsite engagements.
We provide specialist services to engagement teams, supplementing their team to complete the audit

Our VFS team works in the Financial Services sector
Our team specializes in: Retirement funds, medical schemes, insurance, and asset wealth management

A mix of virtual and in person working environment
Conduct audits virtually using technology to connect with engagement teams, administrators, and audit clients
Join us and be part of a team that leverages technology to deliver exceptional audit services. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in financial services!

Requirements

Must have completed your undergraduate degree in record time.
Be in your first attempt of CTA/PGDA or have passed CTA/PGDA.
Be willing to complete a three-year employment contract for SAICA articles in the Audit Centre of Excellence CoE / Independent Review Center of Excellence IR COE / Virtual Financial Services Remote Team Member Programme VFS team.
If you fail CTA, you must be willing to repeat and complete it simultaneously through distance learning, while working through your first year of articles.

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