CA Trainee Programme 2027

Introduction
You stand out from other trainees, and our training program is distinct as well. At Nedbank, we leverage our financial expertise to make a positive impact on individuals, families, businesses, and society at large.
By enrolling in the Nedbank Chartered Accountant (CA) Training Programme, you will not only be part of our highly regarded program, allowing you to customize your rotations based on your specific career goals, but you will also discover what it means to be a #YoungDifferenceMaker.
To facilitate our review of your application, please fill out the following questionnaire with as much detail as possible to provide us with a deeper understanding of who you are.
As part of your application, you will need to upload the following documents:
• Updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Copy of ID
• Copy of matric qualification
• Copy of your undergraduate qualification
• Academic transcript from the first year to the present
• Proof of registration for the 2026 academic year

Please be aware that ALL of the aforementioned documents are necessary for your application to be deemed complete. Applications that are incomplete will be disqualified.
We eagerly anticipate further engagement with you.
Application closing date: 28 February 2026.

Job Family
Finance

Career Stream
Accounting

Job Purpose
To comply with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (‘SAICA’) Training Regulations throughout the duration of their articles within the Nedbank CA Training Programme.

Job Responsibilities
During the three-year CA training period (articles) within the Nedbank CA Training Programme, trainees will rotate through various divisions of the bank.

• Manage deliverables within reasonable timeframes that align with the role specifications and rotations while also seeking avenues to enhance business processes and systems.
• Actively drive and oversee your own Learning and Development in accordance with the required SAICA Technical and Professional Skill Requirements.
• Contribute to the Nedbank CA Training Programme by actively engaging in Programme committees/structures (e.g., Marketing Committee, Recruitment Committee, and Social Committee). This engagement is referred to as ‘Programme Involvement’. The aim of this participation is to boost your Professional Development while adding value to the Nedbank CA Training Programme.
• Foster a culture that supports the achievement of transformation goals by taking part in Nedbank Culture-building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys, etc.).

Essential Undergraduate Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting
• SAICA Accredited Accounting Undergraduate qualification

Essential Postgraduate Qualification

• Honours, or
• Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting or an equivalent program that provides access to SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence

Type of Exposure
Throughout the three-year tenure as a CA Trainee at Nedbank, trainees will gain exposure to the following skill sets in alignment with the SAICA CA of the Future competency framework:

• Governance model
• Business strategy
• Finance strategy
• Reporting fundamentals
• Business systems and processes
• Risk management and control
• Performance measurement for management and other internal users of financial information
• Financing decisions
• Investment decisions
• Use of derivatives
• Business valuation
• Performance management systems
• Performance measurement for external users of general-purpose financial statements
• Laws and regulations

Behavioural Competencies

• Applied Learning
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Stress Tolerance
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation

For inquiries, please reach out to the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566.