SAICA Trainee Accountant: Topp Program at Sanlam Group

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).

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2026.