CA Adventure Vacation Programme - November 2026

PKF Johannesburg • Waverly, MI

6d

About The Position

The PKF Octagon CA Adventure is a unique one-week experience for students pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting or BCom Accounting degree (second-year) or PGDA. This program offers an opportunity to meet and network with individuals across various service lines of the firm, understand the core of the business, and gain insights from experienced professionals in auditing, accounting, and assurance. Participants will have access to Partners, Managers, Trainees, and other stakeholders, hear about their career journeys, and build professional relationships. The program also provides exposure to different service lines and integrates academic knowledge with practical application within the firm.

Requirements

• Must be studying towards a SAICA accredited degree or PGDA.
• Mathematics Core and Accounting subjects in Matric.
• An outstanding academic record.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must not have a SAICA training contract or bursary with another training office.
• Updated CV.
• Past and most recent academic records.
• National Senior Certificate.
• ID copy.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic and takes initiative to learn and succeed.
• Logical and analytical thinker.
• Persuasive, assertive and solutions-driven.
• Able to work in a team, has good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Highly principled, with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Meet and network with individuals across various service lines.
• Understand the core of the business and the firm's client engagement approach.
• Share ideas and bring new perspectives.
• Gain access to experienced professionals in auditing, accounting, and assurance.
• Hear about career journeys to becoming a CA(SA).
• Build professional relationships.
• Gain exposure to the service lines across the firm.
• Integrate knowledge and skills with how the firm operates.
• Add the experience gained to your profile.
• Become eligible to apply for the PKF Octagon Vacation Work programme.

Benefits

• Access to Partners, Managers, Trainees, and other stakeholders.
• Hear about their adventures to becoming a CA(SA).
• Network and build professional relationships.
• Exposure to the service lines across the firm.
• Integration of your knowledge and skills with how the firm works.
• Add the experience gained to your profile.
• Become eligible to apply for the PKF Octagon Vacation Work programme.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree