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See how far your ambition can take you.
Your training contract is just the beginning.
The experience you gain in your first few years can shape where your career takes you next. At PKF, you’ll get the exposure, responsibility and support to start building that future from the start.
You’ll work with different clients and industries, learn alongside experienced professionals and put what you know into practice on real engagements. Along the way, you’ll have people around you who are invested in your development and opportunities to build connections across the wider PKF network.
It’s a place to learn, contribute and discover what you’re capable of - while building experience that stays with you wherever your career takes you.
You don’t need all the answers today. What matters is starting with the right environment. At PKF, we give you exposure across sectors, clients, and leaders so you can shape your path with confidence.
Talk to us about your futureNot sure which Career Path to choose? We help you find a future filled with direction and purpose.
The leading pathway for future business leaders.
A practical, business-focused accounting route.
A globally recognised pathway for international careers.
For those who want to specialise in tax and advisory.
For commercially driven, strategic thinkers.
The leading pathway for future business leaders.
A practical, business-focused accounting route.
A globally recognised pathway for international careers.
For those who want to specialise in tax and advisory.
For commercially driven, strategic thinkers.
Vac Week gives students a real look at life inside an audit & advisory firm. Experience the PKF culture, understand our service lines, grow your network, and apply your knowledge to some technical scenarios.
Students studying towards a SAICA degree or PGDA.
Vac Week gives students a real look at life inside an audit & advisory firm. Experience the PKF culture, understand our service lines, grow your network, and apply your knowledge to some technical scenarios.
Students studying towards a SAICA degree or PGDA.
Build trust. Deliver confidence.
Drive performance. Shape strategy.
Navigate complexity. Create value.
Solve problems. Lead change.
Build trust. Deliver confidence.
Drive performance. Shape strategy.
Navigate complexity. Create value.
Solve problems. Lead change.
Analyse, advise, and grow wealth. We’re here to help you navigate complex markets and lead financial strategy with precision, turning client ambition into tangible results.
Solve problems and shape the future. We move beyond standard advice to deliver high-impact insights and strategic solutions that provoke momentum for every client.
Turn data into decisions. We leverage the latest digital tools to bypass corporate fluff and speak the language of results in an increasingly digital-first world.
Build what’s next. From start-up incubation to scaling established businesses, we’re the smart partner for those daring enough to innovate and lead the market.
Lead people and deliver impact. We empower you to master the human element of business while maintaining the elite professional standards that build genuine trust.
Govern with purpose. We provide the strategic oversight and board-level expertise needed to maintain professional integrity and drive long-term institutional value.
Teach, research, and inspire. We bridge the gap between technical theory and real-world market truths, empowering the next generation of financial experts to understand the ‘why’.
Analyse, advise, and grow wealth. We’re here to help you navigate complex markets and lead financial strategy with precision, turning client ambition into tangible results.
Solve problems and shape the future. We move beyond standard advice to deliver high-impact insights and strategic solutions that provoke momentum for every client.
Turn data into decisions. We leverage the latest digital tools to bypass corporate fluff and speak the language of results in an increasingly digital-first world.
Build what’s next. From start-up incubation to scaling established businesses, we’re the smart partner for those daring enough to innovate and lead the market.
Lead people and deliver impact. We empower you to master the human element of business while maintaining the elite professional standards that build genuine trust.
Govern with purpose. We provide the strategic oversight and board-level expertise needed to maintain professional integrity and drive long-term institutional value.
Teach, research, and inspire. We bridge the gap between technical theory and real-world market truths, empowering the next generation of financial experts to understand the ‘why’.
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.
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 90+ partners and directors, and over 1000+ 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
Yes, absolutely. When applying, you can choose the PKF firm where you would like to complete your training or pursue a career opportunity. Each firm manages its own recruitment process, so your application will be considered by the firm you select.
Should you decide to change offices in the future, you’ll need to apply directly to the new firm, as each PKF firm manages its recruitment independently.
Not sure which office is right for you? Explore our locations and vacancies to find the best fit for your career goals.
Connected Locally. Trusted Globally.
PKF’s global network connects businesses in 150 countries, bringing together more than 23,000
professionals who share knowledge, expertise and insight to deliver seamless cross-border solutions.
Our strength in Africa extends across 42 countries, with 38 firms, 215 partners and
nearly 2,900 professionals providing deep local knowledge across the continent.
Here in South Africa, that strength is backed by 8 independent firms, more than 90 partners and
over 1,000 professionals.
Whether you’re expanding into Africa or navigating international markets, our integrated global
support gives you access to world-class capabilities wherever your business takes you.
