PWC Bursary 2019

Closing Date: 

31 December, 2018

Bursary Details: 

PWC bursary programme is available to students studying towards a Chartered Accountant (CA) degree at a South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) -accredited university.

Country: South Africa

PwC provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders.

More than 184 000 people in 157 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

Bursaries are awarded to high-performing, talented individuals.

The programme also seeks to support qualifying students with financial need.

Job Description Competencies / Skills:

Students at University must obtain consistent passes in all subjects.
Proficient in English with strong communication skills.
Must have participated in sport and/or other extramural activities at school and/or University.
Good interpersonal skills, drive, determination and leadership potential.
Responsibilities:

Must intend / be studying towards a qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) SA at a University accredited by SAICA (the South African Institution of Chartered Accountants).

Bursary students are required to maintain a consistently good academic record at University and to pass the required number of subjects in each Academic year to PwC's satisfaction.

Bursary holders are also required to serve a three year (minimum) training contract with the firm on completion of their post-graduate studies.
This period may be extended depending on the value of the bursary awarded or the number of years for which the bursary is awarded.

How to Apply: 

Visit the PWC BURSARY Website

Visit the APPLICATION PROCESS AND STEPS

Bursary Equiries: 

Please note that closing dates for bursary applications for the 2019 year of study are as follows:

Central Region: Mafikeng, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Welkom Offices (31 August 2018)
Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth, East London Offices (31 October 2018)
Gauteng: Johannesburg, Pretoria Offices (31 December 2018)
KwaZulu Natal: Durban, Pietermaritzburg Offices (31 July 2018)
North East Region: Nelspruit, Middleburg, Emalahleni Offices (30 September 2018)
Western Cape: Cape Town, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Robertson, Worcester Offices (12 August 2018)

Conditions of Bursary: 

Bursaries are awarded to students with an outstanding academic track record at school and/or university.

Academic requirements for matriculants:

• Commitment to studying towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification
• You must be intending to study full-time at a SAICA accredited institution
• You must have a minimum of a Level 6 in Mathematics and English (1st or 2nd language), and an overall average of 70%

Academic requirements for university students:

• You must be studying towards a CA qualification
• You must be studying full time at a SAICA accredited institution
• If you are a first-year student you must be passing all University courses with an average of at least 65%
• If you are a second-year student you must be passing all University courses with an average of at least 60%
• Third and fourth year students must be passing all courses consistently and must qualify for honours according to the relevant university