BDO Thrive Bursary - 2026 SAICA Trainee Accountant Audit - General Audit, Pretoria
BDO South Africa
2025/04/14   Pretoria

Job Ref #: INCPTA11042025SR
Industry: Graduates
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 10
ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE: BDO SA Thrive Graduate bursaries now open! BDO South Africa is delighted to announce that applications for our BDO Graduate Thrive Bursary Programme are now open. This is your opportunity to elevate your career and thrive in a firm committed to helping people achieve their dreams.
Job Description

ELEVATE YOUR FUTURE: BDO SA Thrive Graduate bursaries now open!

BDO South Africa is delighted to announce that applications for our BDO Graduate Thrive Bursary Programme are now open. This is your opportunity to elevate your career and thrive in a firm committed to helping people achieve their dreams.

BDO has 2 types of bursaries on offer in our BDO Thrive Bursary programme:

1. Merit Bursary - Merit Bursaries are awarded based on the academic performance of the applicant as well as holistic performance, attitude, aptitude and need.

  • PGDA/CTA or equivalent – Minimum Average of 70%
  • 4th Year – Minimum Average of 75%
  • 3rd Year - Minimum Average of 80%

 

2. Merit with Financial Need Bursary - Financial Needs Bursaries are awarded based on the academic performance of the applicant (in line with the Merit Bursary academic selection criteria) as well as the financial situation of the applicant, performance, attitude and aptitude.

  • PGDA/CTA or equivalent - Minimum Average of 60%
  • 4th Year – Minimum Average of 65%
  • 3rd Year - Minimum Average of 70%
Job Requirements

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Citizenship: South African citizens 
• Academic Standing: Currently in CTA, PGDA, or equivalent (first attempt)
• Institution: Registered at a SAICA-accredited university
• Academic Performance: Consistent pass rate history with an average as indicated above, use your most recent results to apply.
• Motivation: A detailed motivation letter is required upon submission


APPLICATION PROCESS
Click on Apply and follow the application instructions.  Ensure you have all necessary documentation ready when applying, including your academic records, family financial information and motivation letter, ready for submission.?


Should you be successful, you will be signed to BDO SA for your articles. 

JOIN US & THRIVE

Embark on a journey with BDO South Africa, where your aspirations to become a Chartered Accountant (SA) are supported every step of the way. Apply now and take the first step towards a thriving career.?

BDO South Africa – Elevating people. Elevating business. Elevating society.