SNG Grant Thornton Bursary Programme
SNG Grant Thornton, one of South Africa's largest black-owned audit and advisory firms, offers a bursary programme for aspiring Chartered Accountants studying the CA-stream at SAICA-accredited universities. The bursary provides living and travel allowances alongside academic tutorials, study-skills workshops and pastoral support. Recipients gain a potential pathway into the firm's three-year SAICA training contract (articles) towards qualifying as a CA(SA).
Eligible Fields of Study
SNG Grant Thornton (SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton) (administered in-house via the firm's simplify.hr applicant portal) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Completed or completing Matric (National Senior Certificate)
- ✓ University endorsement (bachelor's pass) with an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 34, excluding Life Orientation
- ✓ Minimum level 6 (70-79%) for Mathematics in Matric
- ✓ Minimum level 5 (60-69%) for English in Matric
- ✓ Studying (or accepted to study) towards a BCom Accounting (CA-stream) / BAcc degree or CTA at a SAICA-accredited South African university
- ✓ Demonstrated financial need is considered in the selection process
- ✓ Registration (or acceptance) at a SAICA-accredited South African university
What's Included
- ✓ Living allowance
- ✓ Travel allowance
- ✓ Academic support (tutorials and study-skills workshops)
- ✓ Access to social and emotional support networks
- ✓ Potential pathway into the firm's three-year SAICA training/articles programme towards CA(SA)
Work Commitment
Bursary recipients are typically expected to complete a three-year SAICA training contract (articles) with SNG Grant Thornton towards qualifying as a CA(SA).
How to Apply
Steps to complete your SNG Grant Thornton (SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton) (administered in-house via the firm's simplify.hr applicant portal) bursary application
- 1
Visit the official SNG Grant Thornton Students & Graduates page (grantthornton.co.za/Careers/students-and-graduates/), which routes to the firm's simplify.hr applicant portal
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Create a profile and apply online via studentsandgraduates.simplify.hr
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Complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documents
- 4
Submit your application early, as the firm aligns bursary intake with its trainee/graduate recruitment cycle
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Shortlisted candidates are invited for assessments and interviews
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Confirm the current cycle's closing date directly with the firm before applying
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of South African ID
- 📄 Certified Matric certificate or latest results
- 📄 Latest tertiary academic record (transcript)
- 📄 Curriculum vitae (CV)
- 📄 Cover letter / motivational letter
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the SNG Grant Thornton Bursary?
- South African citizens who have completed or are completing Matric with a bachelor's pass, an APS of at least 34 (excluding Life Orientation), a minimum level 6 (70-79%) for Mathematics and level 5 (60-69%) for English, and who are studying (or accepted to study) towards a BCom Accounting (CA-stream), BAcc or CTA at a SAICA-accredited South African university.
- How do I apply for the SNG Grant Thornton Bursary?
- Apply online through the firm's official Students & Graduates page at grantthornton.co.za/Careers/students-and-graduates/, which routes to the simplify.hr applicant portal (studentsandgraduates.simplify.hr). Create a profile, complete the form and upload your ID, Matric certificate, academic record, CV and cover letter.
- When does the SNG Grant Thornton Bursary close?
- There is no fixed public closing date confirmed on the official site; the bursary is aligned with the firm's trainee and graduate intake, and aggregators list the deadline as 'to be confirmed.' Apply as early as possible and confirm the current cycle's deadline directly with the firm.
- Does the bursary lead to a job at SNG Grant Thornton?
- Yes, the bursary offers a potential pathway into the firm's three-year SAICA training contract (articles), giving recipients the opportunity to complete their training towards qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, CA(SA).
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 October 2025
Apply on SNG Grant Thornton (SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton) (administered in-house via the firm's simplify.hr applicant portal)'s official siteNeed help? Contact SNG Grant Thornton (SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton) (administered in-house via the firm's simplify.hr applicant portal):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011 231 0600
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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