CA Trainee Programme

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

Job Reference: IDC00801