Trainee Accountant CA(SA) – Bloemfontein 2029
Job Details
Job Title: Trainee Accountant CA(SA) – Bloemfontein 2029
Company: Forvis Mazars South Africa
Reference Number: MAZ261009-1
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Employment Type: Learnership
Workplace Type: On-site
Programme Duration: 3 years
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Industry: Accounting and Auditing
Job Overview
Forvis Mazars South Africa is inviting aspiring accounting professionals to apply for its three-year Trainee Accountant CA(SA) training programme in Bloemfontein. This opportunity is designed for individuals who want to build their careers in auditing and work towards becoming qualified Chartered Accountants of South Africa (CA(SA)).
Successful candidates will gain practical auditing experience across various industries while developing their technical, professional and business skills. The programme also provides examination preparation, structured training, mentorship and access to local and international learning resources.
Job Description
As a Trainee Accountant, you will work with the audit team to perform audit procedures for clients across different sectors. You will apply your academic knowledge in a professional environment, develop your understanding of financial reporting and auditing, and progressively work towards completing your training contract and qualifying as a CA(SA).
Forvis Mazars offers an environment that promotes innovation, teamwork, diversity and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Perform audit procedures for clients across various industries and business sectors.
Apply accounting and auditing knowledge to practical assignments.
Progress steadily throughout the three-year training programme towards qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (SA).
Prepare for and write the relevant professional examinations, including the IAC and APC.
Participate in technical and professional skills training.
Work effectively with colleagues and contribute to team objectives.
Maintain professional ethics, integrity and high standards of work.
Communicate clearly and manage personal performance in a demanding professional environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Matric: Must have university entrance.
Accounting qualification: Must currently be studying towards an Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university.
PGDA: Must have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) before joining the firm.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Strong ethical values and personal integrity.
Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
Clear and concise communication.
Good computer literacy.
The ability to manage personal performance.
A proactive approach to work.
Adaptability in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Benefits of Joining Forvis Mazars
Successful candidates can look forward to:
Practical audit experience: Exposure to clients in different industries and sectors.
Examination preparation: Support in preparing for professional examinations, including CTA, IAC and APC.
Professional development: Local and global technical training to build accounting, auditing and business skills.
Mentorship and support: Access to training materials, partners, managers and other service lines.
International exposure: Potential secondment opportunities after completing the training contract.
Inclusive workplace: An environment that encourages diversity, teamwork and the sharing of ideas.
About Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars is an international audit, tax and advisory firm with a global network of more than 40,000 professionals across over 95 countries. The firm serves clients across a wide range of industries and places a strong emphasis on training, innovation and professional development.
Its trainee programme aims to equip aspiring Chartered Accountants with the practical experience and professional capabilities needed to succeed in a changing business environment.