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City of Johannesburg Chartered Accountant Training Programme 2026 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?…
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