Does Grant Thornton offer bursaries and if so how can I apply?

Yes we do. Find out more about our bursary programme or apply here. Just remember to tick the box for bursaries and we will get back to you.

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Does Grant Thornton offer vacation work and if so how can I apply?

Yes we do, you can apply here, just tick the box on the application form for vac work. Please remember that places are limited.

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What happens after I’ve qualified and my three year training contract comes to an end?

Based on your experiences with us, you’ll be in an ideal position to know if you want to stay in the profession or explore other options, including joining our advisory services team. You may also choose to study further towards

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How will my training and experience at Grant Thornton help me pass my QE1 and QE2?

We want you to pass these exams as much as you do. Our low partner to trainee ratio gives you the benefit of dedicated, personal input and feedback. What’s more, to ensure you have the knowledge required for these exams,

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What about the cost of petrol?

Don’t worry. We’ll cover these costs, provided they are work-related.

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How much travelling will I do?

As a key member of our team, you will often spend days at our clients’ premises, mostly located in the same region as your office. Getting out and about, seeing different businesses and meeting different people is what makes our

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Do I need to bring my own laptop into work?

No, we’ll give you one of ours.

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As a trainee will I only be exposed to audit work?

At Grant Thornton our trainees are not just audit trainees. There are opportunities to work in our advisory teams, whether it is corporate finance, tax or IT advisory, there is scope beyond traditional audit.

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When can I start my traineeship with Grant Thornton?

If you are completing your CTA qualification or B.Com Honours in 2011 and pass your November exams, you can start in January 2012.

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When can I apply for my traineeship with Grant Thornton?

You can apply for a training contract at any point while studying within the CA stream. However, you can only start working with us once you have obtained your CTA qualification.

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Can I choose to do my traineeship at any of Grant Thornton’s South African offices?

Traineeship is available at our offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria.

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Why choose Grant Thornton for my traineeship?

At Grant Thornton, you’re not just a trainee. You’re an individual in whom we invest our energy and time – giving you exposure to a diverse range of clients as well as our business advisory services. That’s because we believe

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What’s the social life like at Grant Thornton?

We’re big on social events. Not just when we have news to celebrate or because these events are fun. For us, social events are a forum for building relationships with our team, current and prospective clients, alumni and the media.

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Does Grant Thornton believe in work-life balance?

Absolutely, we believe that maintaining work-life balance if the key to success. Besides work, we all have other commitments and interests. There will of course be times, like financial year-ends, when we need to put in extra time.

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What international opportunities does Grant Thornton offer me?

We have an active secondment programme – and with a global network of approximately 500 offices located in over 100 countries – the possibilities are endless.

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Where does Grant Thornton have offices?

We have a national network of 6 offices in the major commercial centres being Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. We have a national staff complement of over 800 and 30,000 staff internationally.

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What services does Grant Thornton offer?

Audit, Accounting, Business Risk Services, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Tax Compliance, Tax Consulting, Compliance and Estates, Employee Benefits, Strategic Solutions and Sustainability. Visit the Grant Thornton website for more detail on each of our services.

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What markets does Grant Thornton operate in?

We provide assurance, tax and specialist business advice to dynamic organisations – listed companies, large privately held businesses and private equity backed organisations.

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