Bursaries By Study Field : Accounting

City of Johannesburg (CoJ) offers undergraduates and graduates who have completed their studies who are interested in joining the Electricity Distribution Company to apply for Graduate Internship opportunities. Extensive work experience is not a requirement, but dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. As industries all over the globe and in South Africa within Johannesburg continue to restructure and grow, we are hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of electricity, and want to make an impact on the corporate level.

The bursary policy is applicable to all employees of the department of Public Works, Roads and Transport as well as prospective employees funded to further their development. This bursary will cover the funds from undergraduate up to Masters Level. The bursary will cover the following critical skills in the department. Core-function • Asset Management • Quantity Surveying • Electrical Engineering • Civil and Structural Engineers • Mechanical Engineering • Property valuation and management • Architectural Studies • Project Management • Investment Analysis • Transport Planning • Transport Economics Support Function: • HRM & D Management • Information management and technology • Communications • Risk Management • Internal Auditing • Accounting and Financial Management • Labour Relations • Public Management

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is in the business of mining, refining and marketing of platinum group metals (PGMs), as well as nickel, copper and cobalt. Implats offers a number of bursaries in the following fields of study: Engineering Mining Metallurgy Chemical Mechanical Electrical (heavy current) Chemistry to honours level Geology to honours level Accounting to honours level Surveyinf Human Resources BCom to honours level.

Investec provide a diverse range of financial products and services to a niche client base in three principal markets, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia.

Liberty Holdings Limited is a financial services and property holding company with headquarters situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. An Internship is a programme for graduates who require work experience in order to gain a professional qualification or unemployed graduates who require work experience to become more marketable.

Limpopo Treasury invites matriculants and undergraduate university students to apply for fulltime bursary offered by the department, as part of capacity building initiatives aimed at meeting future skills and capacity needs. To ensure sound financial management and financial accountability in the province through capacity building, financial reporting, financial management policies development and support of oversight structures/bodies. To ensure that all Departments and public entities have implemented an effective risk management and internal control processes. The programme consists of the following sub-programmes: Bachelor of Accounting Sciences B Com Economics B Com Financial Accounting B Com Internal Auditing B Com Business Information Systems B Sc Computer Science National Diploma (Finance and Accounting/ Information Technology/ Internal Auditing/ Financial Information Systems)

The CAA provides an avenue for prospective Chartered Accountants to receive training without going through an audit firm. This type of training has been a feature in the private sector for some time, but has been adopted by the public sector. National Treasury was the first national government department to introduce such a programme. This programme will not only reinforce your academic education, but will also help develop business acumen, professional and ethical values. The programme will contribute significantly to the National Treasury’s ability to attract and retain key finance and accounting professionals within the department and the broader public sector as a whole. A maximum of 10 graduates a year get selected into the programme. Complete and submit the CAA application form available on National Treasury’s website (www.treasury.gov.za), and attach the following: • Completed application form • Updated CV • Certified copy of your SA identity document • Full official academic transcripts/record Submit completed applications via e-mail to caa@treasury.gov.za or Post to: The Training Officer National Treasury Private Bag X 115 Pretoria 0001

As part of our commitment, the department’s bursary scheme provides financial support to South Africa students studying in the fields deemed critical and scarce to the National Treasury. It aims to build critical skills capacity and provide students with the opportunity to further their studies in chartered accounting and auditing.

The Nedbank External Bursary Programme aims to fund academically deserving students who do not have the financial means to study fulltime towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a South African public university or university of technology. Bursaries are awarded to address scarce and future skill requirements in South Africa broadly as well as with specific focus on the financial sector.

The Old Mutual Accountancy Bursary is for young people are passionate about pursuing a career in Chartered Accounting.

PPS bursaries are awarded on financial need and academic record to full time university students. To be eligible for the 2014 awards, the student must be registered at a participating South African University or University of Technology (listed below) registering for a fourth academic year of study or post-graduate degree and must be studying towards a profession, which on qualification, would be eligible for PPS membership.

The Professional Provident Society of South Africa is the largest multidisciplinary group of graduate professionals in the world with over 290 000 professional members. PPS is the only mutual financial services company in South Africa that has focused exclusively on graduate professionals for over 72 years. PPS offers bursaries and scholarships to fourth year and postgraduate students in a variety of fields.

PwC offers a variety of funding opportunities, and bursaries are awarded to students with an outstanding academic track record at school and/or university. Bursaries are awarded on condition that when you complete your studies successfully, you will be required to complete a training contract with PwC, gaining hands-on experience in the business.

Bursaries are awarded to students who are studying or intending to study towards SAICA accredited degree leading to a Chartered Accountant (SA) designation at any SAICA accredited South African university. Bursaries are awarded to students with an outstanding academic track record at school and/or university.

PSG is a leading financial services provider in South Africa and is committed to contribute towards the growth, development and empowerment of youth in the country. Our PSG Bursary Programme aims to create a pipeline of young talent within the financial services industry.

Sasol offers young, prospective CA’s the opportunity to take advantage of a fully comprehensive bursary whilst studying towards the BCom Hons/CTA qualification. Successful applicants will receive a bursary that will cover both their undergraduate (3 year BCom) and postgraduate (BCom Hons) qualifications. Those trainees who successfully attain their CTA qualification will be invited to enrol in the CA Development Programme which is hosted by our training partner firm, KPMG.

Bursaries are provided to high academic achievers in various fields of study. Bursary focus areas change from year to year and are impacted by the South African skills market and the SAB business need. In addition to financial support, our bursars are also afforded the opportunity to learn more about the world of work by participating in the resolution of real business challenges, through structured summer school or vacation work.

Standard Bank bursaries are for applicants in their second year of studies undergoing formal studies at a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants should be studying towards a CA(SA) qualification. Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% and above in the latest examinations (mid-year / June).

The Imfundo Trust Scholarships provide funding to study on a full-time basis for undergraduate and selected postgraduate degree programmes at selected universities in South Africa.

The South African Reserve Bank (the Bank) provides bursaries to students in relevant fields of study who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. These bursaries are made available annually to needy qualifying Grade 12 pupils to embark on full-time studies. These includes, for example; Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Mathematical Statistics, Information Technology, Finance, Law and Accounting, but also includes for example, Medicine, Dentistry and Social Work. A bursary will be granted from the first academic year and reviewed annually. Bursary holders need not reapply for the bursary each year. The Bank will provide students who are Bank bursary holders, vacation work opportunities that are funded by the Bank.

Thuthuka Bursary Fund is looking for academically strong learners who aspire to become Chartered Accountants. Learners who do exceptionally well in Mathematics and have excellent marks in the other subject to qualify for university entrance may apply.

The CA Training (CAT) Programme in Transnet is a strategic intervention to train prospective Chartered Accountants to meet the skills requirements of South Africa in the Accountancy field. The CAT Programme at Transnet is a three year learnership programme for candidates who have a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) / B Compt Hons or equivalent. Trainees receive extensive training in Financial Management, Management Decision-Making, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit & Corporate Governance, Auditing & Assurance and Taxation. This also includes the professional skills like interpersonal & communication skills, intellectual skills, personal skills, and organizational & management skills. In Transnet, the trainees will be rotated to the head office and several of its business units, e.g. Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet Pipelines, Transnet Freight Rail, etc. The rotation will be tailored to meet the needs of the trainee and the respective business unit, with the trainee spending at least one-third of the practical training in one business. The training programme matches the depth of the SAICA syllabus requirements with a wide business exposure.

The Western Cape Provincial Treasury invites matriculants, undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in studying the following: Economics; Accounting; Finance; Auditing to apply for full-time bursaries.

Afrox, a Linde Group company, runs an intensive Graduate In Training Programme (GIT) that extends over a period of 24 months through which graduates are recruited and rotated within various areas of the business. We are looking to develop the leaders of the future!

Students who are currently studying or matriculants who intend studying towards a Chartered Accountant (SA) qualification. Under-graduates currently studying in a CA stream towards a BComm Accounting, BAcc, Business Science, CTA, HNS or equivalent. If you are in matric then you will only be considered for bursaries if they achieve at least a "C" symbol for maths on Higher Grade in your June exams. Bursaries will be awarded to persons who the firm believes have the commitment to qualify as a chartered Accountant (SA), have an academic record which indicated the ability to do so and with due regard to financial need.

The CSIR hereby invites applications from students wishing to pursue a career in research, technology development and innovation as well as corporate/support areas.

Our ever-expanding industrial, commercial, and mining activities as well as the increased demand on the existing infrastructure have already created an insatiable need for competent people, particularly in the fields of engineering, research, development, design, construction and production functions.

Our objective is to address critical skill needs within the financial services industry by affording dynamic, top-performing, full-time students the opportunity to complete their studies and potentially pursue a career at Absa.

Following on our theme of learning and development of our employees and community, the Group designed a bursary scheme to provide full-time bursaries to 10 students.Candidates are sourced from our local communities, with the intention of offering them job opportunities to fill the scarce skills vacancies within Barber ton Mines on completion of their studies.

RMB provide a structured learning for university graduates from various disciplines.

The SARB serves the economic well-being of South Africans through maintaining price and financial stability. It is responsible for the regulation of the South African financial sector, design and distribution of banknotes and coin, management of interest rates, setting the cash reserve requirement for banks, and ensuring stability of both the banking sector and the wider financial system. The SARB GDP seeks to contribute to selected graduates overall economic activity and output by equipping them with knowledge of, skills in, and exposure to the role of the central bank in the economy and of the financial sector in general. Graduates will have the opportunity to work for a reputable institution that has a critical role to play in the South African economy.

The SAB CA Training Programme provides training and possible employment to high academic achievers studying towards a Chartered Accounting degree. The training not only helps build business acumen, but also teaches invaluable life and professional skills in the commercial world. It involves a 3 year rotation plan, exposing trainees to management accounting; financial accounting; tax; treasury and internal audit; credit and group finance functions in our business. All our trainees are assigned a qualified mentor to assist in their development. Continuous competency evaluations are conducted in conjunction with external assessors.