SAICA Trainee Accountant: Topp Program
Job Description
What will you do?
During the trainee accountants three years as part of the Sanlam CA Training Programme, the trainees will be placed on rotations within Group Office and the different clusters within the Sanlam Group to obtain the relevant exposure to achieve the prescribed SAICA competencies. Through the different rotations, trainees will be given opportunities to be part of the Sanlam value creation process and obtain exposure to the following competencies:
- Ethics & Citizenship
- Business acumen
- Decision-making acumen
- Relational acumen
- Digital acumen
- Business & Finance Strategy
- Internal audit
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Reporting
- Taxation
What will make you successful in this role?
- Successful completion of the SAICA‑accredited training programme, including meeting all formal education, practical experience, and competency requirements prescribed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), in order to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).
- Meaningful contribution to interim and annual financial reporting processes, through accurate execution, sound technical application, and a clear understanding of Group and statutory reporting requirements.
- Consistent demonstration of high professional standards, including strong ethical conduct, accountability, interpersonal maturity, and a disciplined approach to learning, alongside the development of robust technical accounting skills.
- Active participation in ad‑hoc projects and special assignments, displaying initiative, adaptability, problem‑solving capability, and the ability to work effectively across functions and teams.
Qualification and Experience
- Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (CTA) or a Post-Graduate programme recognised by SAICA as a prerequisite for admission to the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC).
- Academic performance record average of at least 60%.
- Experience belonging to a university/community organisation i.e. non-profit, society, club.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (advantageous).
Knowledge and Skills
Personal Attributes
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
The closing date for applications is 31 May 2026.