CA Trainee Programme

The Role

The purpose of the CA Learnership is to present potential Chartered Accountants to serve articles within the Corporation. Formal training through practical experience and a structured program is provided and at the same time, IDC contributes to the provision of future high-level qualified CA manpower requirements of the country in general as outlined in the National Development Plan.

Other

• To develop a talent pipeline of Chartered Accountants for the core business areas within IDC. • To create opportunities for unemployed graduates with the required qualifications to develop competencies in the IDC environment. • To grant graduates an opportunity to network with professionals and learn about the different career paths that are available in the corporation. • To develop the necessary range and depth of experience and cultivate future business leaders. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Proactive and forward-thinking Relating and Networking Strong Professional Judgement in managing Situations and/or confidential information Relating and Networking Planning and Organizing Following Instructions and Procedures Coping with Pressures and Setbacks Adhering to Principles and Values Presenting and Communicating Information Teachable

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES In-depth knowledge of the respective field of study Sound knowledge about the Industrial Development Corporation MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams Ability to liaise effectively at a high level

Profile

To qualify for the SAICA Trainee program you must have completed or currently enrolled in one of the following SAICA-accredited programs allowing entry into the SAICA Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) in January 2027. • Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA), Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Honours Degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification allowing entry into the SAICA IAC. • Candidates applying from other training offices must have passed SAICA IAC to be considered. • Candidates who are currently completing CTA level 1 or BCTA (Bridging Course to CTA) are not eligible to apply.

Job-Related Skills Knowledge of POPI Act Ability to build and manage relationships Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent scheduling and time management skills Good attention to detail Good interpersonal skills Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external clients Excellent customer relationship skills Respect for confidentiality due to the nature of work Innovation and Creativity