Launch your finance career in a leading seafood FMCG business: Sea Harvest is recruiting BCom Accounting graduates for its 2026 graduate intake in Cape Town, offering structured workplace exposure in a finance environment with early responsibility and practical development.
At a glance
- Sponsor/Employer: Sea Harvest
- Opportunity type: BCom Accounting – Graduates 2026 (Contract | Finance)
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Closing date: 24 February 2026
- Last verified: 16 February 2026
What this opportunity is
This is Sea Harvest’s 2026 graduate intake for BCom Accounting graduates within the Finance department. The programme is aimed at developing high-potential graduates through structured workplace exposure, where you contribute to finance work, support reporting and operational tasks, and take on meaningful responsibility as you develop.
About the sponsor
Sea Harvest Group started in 1964 and has grown into a vertically integrated seafood, aquaculture, agri-processing and branded FMCG business with operations across the value chain. Check out the source: https://seaharvest.co.za/about/
Duties and responsibilities
Based on the official listing/notice, the opportunity includes:
- Participate in the structured graduate programme and complete assigned development activities
- Contribute to finance-related work and deliver outputs within the department
- Use analytical thinking and Microsoft Office skills to support reporting, execution, and operational support tasks
- Work collaboratively with teams and contribute to projects and initiatives
What you’ll learn / gain
- Practical workplace exposure in a finance environment within an FMCG operating context
- Experience supporting reporting, execution and operational finance tasks using MS Office tools
- Early responsibility and development through a structured graduate programme approach
Note: This opportunity does not guarantee permanent employment unless the official listing explicitly states otherwise.
Eligibility requirements
Make sure you meet the requirements below before applying:
Education
- BCom Accounting, Advanced Diploma in Accounting, or higher
Experience
- No previous study-related work experience (aimed at graduates without internship/graduate programme experience)
Other requirements
- EE candidates only
- Strong MS Office skills and an analytical approach (as implied by the role requirements)
Application checklist
Prepare these documents before you apply (add/remove items only if the listing requires it).
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- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copies of qualification and/or academic record/transcript (recommended)
- Any supporting certificates (optional)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without the correct qualification (BCom/Adv Dip Accounting or higher)
- Uploading unreadable documents (blurry photos instead of clear PDFs)
- Leaving your CV contact details incomplete (phone + email you actually check)
- Ignoring the EE requirement stated on the listing
- Waiting until the final hours on closing day (portals can be busy/slow)
Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy
Do not pay to apply. Legit employers do not ask for “application fees” or payment to be shortlisted. Only use the official source link in this post, and verify directly on Sea Harvest’s official channels if you’re unsure.
How this opportunity was verified
- We checked the official Sea Harvest vacancy page for “BCom Accounting: – Graduates 2026” and captured the location (Cape Town), job type (Contract), and closing date (24 February 2026).
- We confirmed the listing shows it was posted on 10 February 2026 and closes 24 February 2026.
- We kept the official Sea Harvest application page as the only application route in this post.
How to apply
- Open the official Sea Harvest vacancy page using the link below.
- Register / log in and complete the online application.
- Upload all required documents (CV and any documents requested by the portal).
- Submit before the closing date (24 February 2026).