Nedbank is offering a Chartered Accountant (CA) Trainee Programme for 2026, designed to provide aspiring CAs with a unique and tailored training experience. This program allows trainees to rotate through various divisions within the bank, aligning with their career aspirations.
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Reference: 137514
- Application Closing Date: February 28, 2025
Introduction
The Nedbank CA Training Programme is a prestigious opportunity for individuals to develop their accounting skills while contributing to societal good. Trainees will experience a customized program that aligns with their career goals and participate in activities that enhance their professional development.
Job Purpose
The primary objective of this role is to adhere to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Training Regulations throughout the three-year articles period.
Job Responsibilities
As a CA Trainee, your responsibilities will include:
- Rotation and Deliverables: Rotating through various divisions within the bank, managing deliverables, and seeking opportunities to improve business processes.
- Learning and Development: Proactively managing your learning and development in line with SAICA requirements.
- Programme Involvement: Participating in programme committees to enhance professional development and contribute to the programme.
- Cultural Contribution: Participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives to support transformation goals.
Essential Qualifications
To qualify for this program, candidates must have:
- Undergraduate Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting or a SAICA-accredited accounting undergraduate qualification.
- Postgraduate Qualification: Honours or Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, or an equivalent program allowing access to SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence.
Type of Exposure
Trainees will gain exposure to:
- Achieving stakeholder service deliverable excellence.
- Working in groups to solve problems.
- Completing administrative duties.
- Comparing sets of information.
- Capturing data.
- Tracking costs against budgets.
- Managing internal customer expectations.
- Working in a fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork.
Technical/Professional Knowledge
Candidates should possess knowledge in:
- Accounting principles.
- Administrative procedures and systems.
- Banking knowledge.
- Business principles.
- Cluster-specific operations.
- Data analysis.
- Governance, Risk, and Controls.
- Relevant regulatory knowledge.
- Relevant software and systems knowledge.
- Business writing skills.
Behavioural Competencies
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- Applied Learning.
- Communication skills.
- Decision-making abilities.
- Stress tolerance.
- Work management skills.
- Quality orientation.
Application Requirements
To apply, please upload the following documents:
- Updated CV.
- Cover Letter.
- Copy of ID.
- Copy of matric qualification.
- Copy of undergraduate qualification.
- Academic transcript from the first year to date.
- Proof of registration for the 2025 academic year.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.