If you have a passion for numbers and enjoy maintaining order, a career in the Finance or Accounting sector may be a great fit for you.
In general, accountants are responsible for managing financial records, preparing and finalizing financial statements, and overseeing the overall financial health of an organization.
For those curious about the earning potential in various Finance and Accounting roles, here is an estimate based on experience and job location:
- Auditor: R95,000 to R530,000 per annum
- General/Operations Manager: R99,000 to R860,000 per annum
- Accountant: R110,000 to R390,000 per annum
- Senior Accountant: R115,000 to R472,000 per annum
- Internal Auditor: R120,000 to R458,000 per annum
- Chartered Accountant: R150,000 to R780,000 per annum
- Financial Accountant: R156,000 to R500,000 per annum
- Management Accountant: R186,000 to R590,000 per annum
- Finance Manager: R216,000 to R795,000 per annum
- Financial Manager: R218,000 to R742,000 per annum
- Financial Director: R426,000 to R1,486,000 per annum
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO): R495,000 to R1,550,000 per annum
- Finance Director: R575,000 to R1,608,000 per annum
As Accounting is considered a “scarce skill” in South Africa, many large organizations offer bursary programs to support students pursuing qualifications in finance.
Whether you’re aiming for an accounting degree, diploma, or certificate, there are numerous companies providing bursaries and scholarships to help South African students in need of financial assistance complete their studies.
Here is a List of Bursaries in the Accounting Field For 2026
SNG Grant Thornton Bursary South Africa
SizweNtsalubaGobodo Bursary South Africa
Nestlé Future Talent Bursary South Africa 2026
KPMG Bursary South Africa 2026
ISFAP Postgraduate Bursary South Africa 2026
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Bursary South Africa 2026
Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Bursary 2026
Altech Bursary South Africa for 2026
