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What is a training contract?

A training contract is a learnership contract for 3 years or more (depending on your qualifications when you join the firm). A training contract must be served at a registered training firm with SAICA accreditation.

Your training contract is the practical component of your studies towards the CA (SA) designation. During the 3 years you spend at PKF, you will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge you gained during your Undergraduate and CTA studies to real world situations.

What is the PKF South Africa Network of firms?

PKF is one of the largest mid-tier accounting firms in South Africa, providing multi-disciplinary auditing, accounting and business advisory services. The member firms have over 70 partners and directors, and over 950 staff to provide clients with focused, quality personalised service and support at director level.

Our worldwide network enables the sharing of expertise and experience, and underpins the ability of local teams to offer our clients globally relevant advice, grounded in local knowledge

How are graduate appointments made?

Appointments are the mandate of each member firm alone. However, by applying through our online application portal you can easily apply to any of our member firms and ensure that your application is forwarded to the relevant firms you are interested in applying at. You can apply for your SAICA Training Contract or Vacation Work.

Do all firms offer Vacation Work?

Yes, all member firms offer Vacation Work. Please view our SAICA Training Contract page for more information on when firms offer Vacation Work.

Are there opportunities to work overseas?

Yes. PKF South Africa is part of an international network of firms. The PKF GO Programme offers secondments to staff from member firms within the PKF International network for periods between three months and two years.

How do I join the PKF Experience?

Joining the experience is easy! All you need to do is go to the Experience PKF Page, join (Step 1) and apply for an experience (Step 2). Connect with us and stay informed about our Regional Career Fairs, Vacation Work and SAICA Training Contracts. It’s that easy!

How do remuneration packages work?

Remuneration packages differ from firm to firm and region to region, although group firms do offer competitive remuneration packages for their respective regions.

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I really enjoyed the variety of clients I worked on during my articles as well as working with such dynamic and interesting colleagues

PKF Constantia Valley Trainee

The work never gets boring and each day is different. Working for the firm the size of PKF West Rand allows great opportunity to be an important part of the team and work with other trainees and managers as well as partners.

PKF West Rand Inc SAICA Trainee Accountant

I always enjoyed learning something new every day, and I believed that becoming a Chartered Accountant would offer the option of constant development. I was not wrong! Starting my career at PKF West Rand Inc and pursuing the CA(SA) route is even better than I could have imagined.

PKF West Rand Inc SAICA Trainee Accountant

When I was applying for jobs, I came across this question: “What would you like to be in 5 or 10 years’ time?” My answer was to become a partner, and I believe by choosing a smaller firm, the opportunity to climb the career ladder is greater than working for one of the Big 4 and being overlooked as one of the 300 other trainees

My experience thus far has lived up to expectations created while doing my vacation work at PKF. The level of exposure and responsibility that you have access to if you’re willing to show that you can go the extra mile is invaluable and definitely something I was looking for when deciding where to do my articles. The great people I get to work with is just the cherry on top

M. Jordaan - PKF Port Elizabeth Trainee

I really enjoyed the variety of clients I worked on during my articles as well as working with such dynamic and interesting colleagues

PKF Constantia Valley Trainee

The work never gets boring and each day is different. Working for the firm the size of PKF West Rand allows great opportunity to be an important part of the team and work with other trainees and managers as well as partners.

PKF West Rand Inc SAICA Trainee Accountant