Location: Various locations in South Africa
Closing Date: 31 December 2026
Forvis Mazars South Africa Trainee Accountant CA(SA) Learnership Contract – 3-year Training Programme
Are you hungry to become the CA(SA) of the future acquiring the digital, business and professional acumen needed for the fast pace and ever-evolving world that we live in? Do you aspire to grow your skills in a dynamic and stimulating work environment? Do you want to be part of a firm with a track record of uninterrupted responsible growth? Are you innovative and adaptable, with an appetite for teamwork? Would you like your voice to be heard and your contribution to be valued?
If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, here are some facts you may also want to say ‘yes’ to!
- An international audit firm
- 40 000 professionals in over 95 countries
- Clients across various specialisations
- Strong focus on training and development
- 52% of our workforce is 30 years old or younger.
- Innovation hubs in South Africa and globally
- Secondment opportunities on completion of your training contract
Forvis Mazars in South Africa are recruiting aspiring professionals to join our 3-year training programme and be part of our dynamic audit team.
What can Forvis Mazars offer you:
- A learning experience that encompasses an integration of your theoretical knowledge into a practical experience allowing you to perform audits across various industries and sectors.
- Preparation towards your examinations (CTA, IAC and APC).
- Global and Local Technical and Professional skills training equipping you to function effectively in a high-performance environment towards becoming a well-rounded CA (SA).
- Access to resources such as training material, partners, managers, other service lines to upskill yourself.
- A culture that embraces diversity and inclusion allowing you to feel safe to share your ideas and opinions that will be respected.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform audit procedures on various clients in different sectors/industries.
- To progress steadily throughout your articles to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (SA).
- To prepare for and write the IAC and APC exams.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric with university entrance
- Currently studying towards an Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university.
- Candidates will be required to have successfully completed PGDA prior to joining the firm.
- Other attributes:
- Manage personal performance
- Work effectively in teams
- Uphold ethics and values, and act with integrity
- Communicates clearly and succinctly
- Work proactively in a challenging environment
- Computer literacy
About Forvis Mazars
Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network specializing in audit, assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services. Formed in June 2024 through a merger between the international accounting firm Mazars and US-based firm FORVIS, it operates in over 100 countries and territories with approximately 40,000 professionals worldwide.