SAICA accredited Commerce and Industry Training Office
Embark on your journey to becoming a CA(SA) with our dynamic team
Apply for an exciting opportunity to complete your South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) training contract with us via the Shoprite Trainee Accountant Programme. Through this programme, we aim to attract the leaders of tomorrow by giving them the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and become part of our team upon completing their studies.
Training with us is differentiated by the fact that you receive exposure to the commerce industry and on-the-job training across diverse areas of our business. On top of this, we provide dedicated mentorship and all the academic support you need in preparation for the SAICA Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) exam.
If you’re an accounting student or graduate, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Accounting graduates or final year students can apply directly to the Trainee Accountant Programme, and undergraduate students can access the programme via our comprehensive accounting bursary.
Why apply with us?
At the Shoprite Group, we take your training and development seriously. Time, experience, and valuable resources are dedicated to your development to, ultimately, warrant your success as a well-rounded CA(SA).
Throughout your three-year training contract, you’ll be mentored by our management team and receive on-the-job training across the business to develop the prescribed SAICA learning outcomes in preparation for the SAICA APC exam.
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Advantages of our Trainee Accountant Programme
- Six-week induction programme to prepare trainees for our professional environment
- On-the-job training and exposure to diverse business areas within the Group
- Mentorship and time investment by management team
- Formalised assessment process to provide constructive feedback and assess progress of professional development
- Personalised development for each trainee's identified areas of growth
- Academic support and study leave
- Payment of SAICA exam and APC board course fees
- Supportive training in preparation for the APC exam
- Access to the Group’s Employee Wellness Programme
- Possibility of permanent job placement on successful completion of the training programme
Business areas of exposure
Trainees are exposed to a variety of business areas within the Group, including but not limited to the below.
- Corporate and performance reporting
- Retail and wholesale
- African operations
- Supply chain and logistics
- Buying and procurement
- Property management
- Pharmaceuticals
- Financial services and financing
- Marketing
- Digital analytics and value delivery
- Enterprise and Supplier Development
- Sustainability
On the job exposure
What exposure can trainees expect to receive at our commerce and industry training office?
- Financial and performance reporting
- Tax reporting and governance
- Budget planning, forecasting and reporting
- Data analytic projects
- Operational management and reporting
- Logistic and supply chain management
- Financial decision making and strategy
- Risk management
Who can apply for Shoprite's Trainee Accountant Programme?
We are looking for bright and hard-working aspiring accountants who are eager to embark on this journey of professional and personal growth with us.
If you fit any of the below descriptions, you can apply.
- Final year students who are enrolled towards the completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)/Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or Honours in Accounting at a relevant SAICA accredited university.
- Individuals who have graduated with an Honours in Accounting, PGDA or CTA, and are eligible to write or have passed the SAICA ITC board exam.
What’s required?
To apply, you need to be an accounting student or graduate. As part of your application, we require the below documents, and you need to adhere to our qualifying criteria.
Required supporting documents
- Full academic record
- Certified copy of ID
- CV
Qualifying criteria
- 65% academic average
- Younger than 27 years
- South African citizen
- Valid driver's license
Do your SAICA training with us
The Shoprite Trainee Accountant Programme is based in Brackenfell, Cape Town with potential short-term rotations to Johannesburg and Durban. Successful candidates will join annually in February.
What our graduates have to say
“The Trainee Accountant Programme at Shoprite is well structured and allows for the development of skills in various areas. It is a unique learning environment and being part of it has allowed me to grow in a personal and professional manner.”
- Malika Modack (23), Trainee Accountant
“I switched from an auditing environment because I wanted to be more involved in the financial reporting process. The programme has provided me with exactly that. I’ve enjoyed the change in the scope of work as it allows me to practise multiple technical disciplines.”
- Phuti Senyatsi (25), Trainee Accountant
“I have had a great experience being part of the Trainee Accountant Programme. Shoprite has invested so much time and energy to ensure we get the proper training, guidance, and knowledge to become the best possible future Chartered Accountants.”
- Ciara Scheijde (26), Trainee Accountant
“Shoprite invests a lot of time and money, in the form of mentorship and training, to ensure that we are well-prepared for board exams. Our mentors are CAs employed at Shoprite, and they help us navigate the working world. I’ve felt very supported throughout the experience!”
- Jethro Reynolds (24), Trainee Accountant
“Being here has been a little challenging, but in the best way possible! The programme has allowed me to trust in my ability to do what’s required of me. One of the best things is having people around that are always willing to assist.”
- Atlegang Mpa (23), Trainee Accountant
“Participating in the training programme has provided me with a comprehensive set of skills and insights that have contributed to my professional and personal growth. It has helped me develop new competencies and enhance my existing abilities.”
- Prinothan Govender (25), Trainee Accountant
- Malika Modack
- Phuti Senyatsi
- Ciara Scheijde
- Jethro Reynolds
- Atlegang Mpa
- Prinothan Govender
