City of Johannesburg Trainee Chartered Accountants Programme 2023

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Trainee Chartered Accountants Programme 2023 is now accepting applications.For a period of three (3) years, the City of Johannesburg Group Governance Department is offering the following Chartered Accountant Training Programme.

City of Johannesburg Trainee Chartered Accountants Programme 2023

DEPARTMENT

• Group Governance

BRANCH   

• ACA Training Office

DESIGNATION

• Trainee Accountant

REMUNERATION

• R29 850,81 (Basic salary with benefits)

LOCATION          

• 33 Hoofd Street, 6th Floor, Braampark Forum 1, Braamfontein

City of Johannesburg Trainee Chartered Accountants Programme 

Creating more professional training opportunities for prospective Chartered Accountants is a priority for the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

Training in financial management and all its disciplines will be provided to trainees, as well as exposure to a wide range of local government business operations and management functions as a result of the program.

In order to retain local government trained chartered accountants, the programme is designed to strengthen the sector’s financial skills base.

Structure Of The Programme

PROGRAM STRUCTUREional training programme has been structured in a manner that offers the trainees exposure in key areas with Accounting and External Reporting being the core competency received and specialisation in Financial Management and Management Decision-Making and Control as electives

Trainees will be offered competitive market-related salaries.

• For a period of 3 years, this position is open to all qualified TRAINEES in the Johannesburg Community.
• The circular invites applicants to apply for the position listed.
• Apply online for the job and attach all relevant documents (Certified Qualification/s, South African ID, detailed CV, motivation letter (500 words), and full academic transcripts).
• When applying for CoJ positions, applicants should use Google Chrome.
• Appointments may not be made by the City of Johannesburg.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply in accordance with COJ Employment Equity policy.
• We are an equal opportunity employer in the City of Johannesburg.

Minimum Requirements

• A Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) from a SAICA accredited university; Grade 12 (NQF 4);
• An experience of 0 – 1 year;
• Johannesburg residents will be given preference.
• Become eligible to write the ITC exam.

Primary Function

By using integrated thinking, trainees will be able to interpret, analyze, and evaluate financial and non-financial information.Trainees will be able to influence others and support impactful decisions, thereby contributing meaningfully to the City, economy, and society.

As part of the training process, trainees will develop the ability to behave ethically and create sustainable value for a variety of stakeholders within the city.A wide range of skills and competencies will be acquired by rotating across different departments and municipal entities.

Key Performance Areas

• Reporting and accounting
• Assurance and auditing
• The taxation system
• Governance and Risk Management
• Management of finances
• Decision-making and management
• The administration

Leading Competencies

• Skills in communication and interpersonal relations
• Team player
• Computer skills that are strong
• Capacity for planning and organizing
• The ability to collaborate and communicate (verbally, visually, and in writing)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (computer literacy)
• Capabilities in project management
• Multitasking and time management
• Detail-oriented

Core Competencies

• Finance management knowledge
• Acumen for business

If no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, applicants must accept that their application was unsuccessful.In submitting your application for a position with the City of Johannesburg, you consent to the use of your personal information in the Recruitment and Selection process.

Should your application be shortlisted, you consent to the following risk checks under the City of Johannesburg’s Talent Acquisition Policy:

• Record of credit
• Validation of CVs
• Verification of employment records
• Check for criminal activity, and
• Validation of identity

Closing date

• Wednesday, 29 March 2023