We are passionate about the future.
Our unique career path focus provides aspiring candidates with the opportunity to experience our industry firsthand, making informed career decisions at the high school level.
Your Future At Our Firm
Testimonials
Become a Chartered Accountant
Are You Looking for a SAICA Training Contract?
Any candidate looking to become a CA must:
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Obtain a BCom Accounting degree from a recognised institution
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Obtain a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA)
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Complete a training contract with an approved SAICA training office for between 3 and 5 years
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Successfully pass Part I and II of the Qualifying Exam set by SAICA
Candidates who cannot attend a full-time university can study part-time towards their BCom Accounting degree through UNISA, and begin a 5-year training contract immediately.
Candidates who have already completed a BCom Accounting degree at a recognised institution can choose to begin a 3-year training contract and study towards their Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) part-time or continue to study full-time for their CTA and start their 3-year training contract thereafter.
The length of the training contract is determined by the academic qualifications of the candidate. Please see previous questions.
Once a candidate has completed their BCom Accounting and CTA and signed a training contract, they are required to write two qualifying exams: the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) and the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). These exams are set and administered by SAICA.
Work Experience & School Leavers
Work Experience As an Accountant
As part of our career development vision, we believe in fostering a passion for accounting among young students.
We regularly host learners from various local high schools who wish to find out what a career in accounting is really like.
The Grade 11 Work Experience Programme forms part of schools’ Life Orientation syllabus, and we couldn’t be happier to offer budding “Bean Counters” an immersive, fun, and informative experience with our team.
There is a wide variety of careers under the umbrella of the accounting profession, and we believe that, by offering young learners practical insight, we are helping them to make informed career decisions.
It is always rewarding to hear how those involved in the programme value their experience.
If any of them decide to pursue a career in the field, we are honoured to have been one of the elements that shaped their paths.
Exciting Options for School-Leavers
As part of our career development vision, we believe in fostering a passion for accounting among young students.
We regularly host learners from various local high schools who wish to find out what a career in accounting is really like.
The Grade 11 Work Experience Programme forms part of schools’ Life Orientation syllabus, and we couldn’t be happier to offer budding “Bean Counters” an immersive, fun, and informative experience with our team.
There is a wide variety of careers under the umbrella of the accounting profession, and we believe that, by offering young learners practical insight, we are helping them to make informed career decisions.
It is always rewarding to hear how those involved in the programme value their experience.
If any of them decide to pursue a career in the field, we are honoured to have been one of the elements that shaped their paths.
Become a Lawyer
At our legal firm, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking South African law practice that values integrity, growth, and professional excellence.
We are committed to developing talent, creating opportunities for learning, and fostering an environment where driven individuals can thrive.
Whether you are starting your legal career or seeking to expand your expertise, we offer a space where your contribution makes a real impact for our clients and communities.
You generally need to complete a law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised university. Some countries also accept a first degree in another field, followed by a postgraduate law qualification.
4 years for an LLB (or 3 years if you already have another degree), followed by practical vocational training.
Yes. Most legal systems require articles of clerkship/pupillage / legal practice training under a qualified attorney or advocate. This ensures you gain hands-on experience.
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Strong communication and writing skills
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Analytical and problem-solving ability
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Attention to detail
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Negotiation and advocacy skills
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Resilience and discipline (law can be demanding)
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Become a Financial Advisor
Build your future with a firm that values integrity, growth, and meaningful impact.
At our financial services company, we empower advisors to do their best work by providing a supportive environment, access to specialist expertise, and the tools needed to serve clients with confidence.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or an ambitious advisor ready to grow, you’ll join a collaborative team that prioritises long-term relationships, professional development, and ethical advice.
If you’re driven to make a real difference in people’s financial lives while building a rewarding career, we invite you to grow with us.
Financial advisors must meet the FSCA Fit and Proper requirements. This includes a recognised qualification on the FAIS Qualification List, completion of the Regulatory Examinations (RE5 and, where applicable, RE1), and registration with an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP). Different product categories - life insurance, investments, and short-term insurance - may have specific qualification requirements.
Yes. Many advisors begin under supervision while completing their regulatory exams and product-specific training.
During this period, you gain practical experience in advising on life cover, investment products, and short-term insurance while working toward full compliance within the prescribed timeframes.
Advisors can specialise in life insurance (risk and estate planning), investments (retirement, wealth accumulation, and preservation), and short-term insurance (personal and commercial risk cover). Over time, many advisors expand into multiple product categories to offer holistic financial advice.
Advisors can grow from supervised roles into fully qualified advisors, senior specialists, or practice leaders.
With experience, you may focus on high-net-worth clients, corporate benefits, or niche risk solutions, or progress into management, mentorship, or independent practice ownership within an established FSP structure.
Join our Core Specialists
Join our Core Service Company Specialists and become part of a collaborative network where expertise, innovation, and people come first.
At The Core Group, our specialist service companies support and empower a growing community of professionals who deliver trusted, high-quality solutions across South Africa.
Whether your strength lies in advisory, technical excellence, or client relationships, you’ll find a place here to grow your career, share your expertise, and make a meaningful impact - backed by a supportive team, modern systems, and opportunities to develop alongside some of the best specialists in the industry.
We welcome qualified and experienced professionals who are passionate about their field and committed to delivering high-quality specialist services.
Whether you are an established expert or a developing specialist, if you value collaboration, professionalism, and client-focused solutions, you’ll fit in well with our team.
As a Core Service Company Specialist, you are part of a collaborative ecosystem rather than a standalone business.
You gain access to shared expertise, systems, and support while focusing on what you do best - serving clients with excellence - without losing your professional identity or independence.
You’ll have opportunities to grow through exposure to a wide client base, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development.
Our structure encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and long-term career progression within a trusted, established professional network.
We provide access to professional infrastructure, technology platforms, marketing support, and a strong referral network within The Core Group.
This allows you to focus on delivering specialist services while we help enable efficiency, growth, and sustainability.
Become a Professional Accountant
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We help accounting graduates attain the practical experience they need to become qualified Professional or Chartered Accountants.
As a training office, we take our responsibility very seriously. We endeavour to provide our trainees with all the tools for success, while doing our part to ensure the future of the accounting profession in South Africa is in good hands.
Are You Looking for a SAIPA Training Contract?
A professional accountant is someone who works as an accountant in practice, commerce, industry, government, or academia. A professional accountant in public practice offers accountancy and allied services, excluding auditing, to the general public and the business community, especially in the SMME sector.
There are three steps to qualify to become a Professional Accountant (SA):
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1. Academic Qualifications
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2. Register as a Trainee
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3. Write Your Professional Evaluation (PE) Exam
The duration of the SAIPA training contract is 3 years.
A candidate can start a training contract upon completion of a relevant degree, or study part-time through UNISA and begin a training contract immediately.
Once a trainee has completed their degree and obtained practical experience by completing a three-year learnership with an SAIPA-accredited training centre, they are required to write and pass the SAIPA Professional Evaluation (PE) Examination.
This determines a trainee’s ability to integrate academic knowledge with the practical skills required in the workplace.
Once the above requirements have been met, the person can register as a Professional Accountant (SA) at SAIPA.
A prospective SAIPA trainee must either have, or be studying towards, a B.Com Degree from an SAIPA-accredited tertiary institution.
The degree must include the following core subjects:
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Financial Accounting 3
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Taxation 1
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Auditing 1 OR Internal Auditing 2 OR Internal Control and Code of Ethics
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Corporate Law 1 OR Commercial Law 2
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Management Accounting 1/Financial Management 1
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Career Applications
Our team works together as part of a close-knit unit.
We believe in a culture of collaboration. As part of our commitment to service excellence, we are always interested in discovering new talent and upholding, as well as exceeding, the industry benchmarks.
If you wish to apply for a position at our firm, please contact us (or complete the form and attach your CV, matric certificate, and full university transcript).
We will be in touch when a suitable position becomes available. By submitting your CV in this manner, you consent to having your information stored on our database.
