CA Trainee Programme at IDC

Synopsis

• 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.

Qualification and Experience

• 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

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Requirements

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

Posting End Date

6 Sept 2026