Cape Town, Western Cape – Young minds across Africa are being called to take a bold step toward an exciting professional future. Sanlam Group, one of Africa’s most established and reputable financial services providers, is offering an exceptional SAICA Trainee opportunity for aspiring Chartered Accountants to join its CA Training Programme, under the guidance of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
This unique training programme, starting in 2025, is not just a job — it’s the beginning of a life-changing journey. With the final destination being a CA(SA) qualification, Sanlam is searching for determined, talented, and passionate individuals who are ready to grow personally and professionally.
About Sanlam – A Financial Powerhouse Across Continents
Founded over 100 years ago as a life insurance company, Sanlam has grown into a diversified financial services group with operations not only across Africa but also in India, Malaysia, and several developed markets. The group is listed on the Johannesburg, A2X, and Namibian stock exchanges and has the widest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent.
Sanlam operates through five business clusters:
- Sanlam Life and Savings
- Sanlam Investment Group
- SanlamAllianz
- Sanlam FinTech
- Santam
All clusters are supported by the Group Office, which provides strategic direction and houses key functions like Finance, Actuarial, Strategy, and Human Resources.
What the SAICA Trainee Programme Offers
The Sanlam CA Training Programme spans three years and provides trainee accountants with hands-on experience across different departments and clusters of the Group. These rotations are designed to ensure trainees develop the necessary competencies outlined by SAICA.
Exposure Includes:
- Ethics & Citizenship
- Business and Decision-making Acumen
- Relational and Digital Acumen
- Internal Audit & Risk Management
- Financial Strategy & Governance
- Taxation & Financial Reporting
Trainees will actively participate in Sanlam’s value creation process while developing both technical and soft skills essential for a successful CA career.
What Makes a Successful Applicant?
Educational Requirements:
- Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) or a recognised Post-Graduate programme as required by SAICA
- Minimum academic average of 60%
Extra Experience:
- Participation in a university or community organisation (non-profit, society, club)
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office tools (an advantage)
Core Knowledge:
- Financial Accounting
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Taxation
- Internal and External Auditing
Personal Attributes:
- Independent decision-making and financial thinking
- Proactive self-development
- Efficiency and process optimisation
Core Competencies:
- Care and integrity
- Innovation and collaboration
Why Choose Sanlam?
At Sanlam, growth is more than a goal — it’s a promise. Employees are valued not only for their work but for their potential. Sanlam is deeply committed to transformation, equity, and diversity, and this programme is open to South African citizens as well as African foreign nationals who meet the minimum criteria.
Trainees will be supported by a strong mentorship network and will have access to numerous opportunities across Sanlam’s extensive business structure.
Application Information
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing Date: 31 May 2025
- Company: Sanlam Group
Sanlam encourages all interested candidates to apply before the closing date. The shortlisting process begins after 31 May 2025 and depends on candidate availability and progression through the recruitment stages.
For students and graduates with a passion for numbers, a drive for excellence, and a commitment to ethical leadership, this is a golden opportunity to join a company that not only values your potential but actively invests in your future. As Sanlam continues to grow across the globe, it is looking for talented individuals to grow alongside it.
So, if you’re ready to build a meaningful career, make your mark in the financial world, and be part of a dynamic and transformative team — apply for the Sanlam SAICA Trainee Accountant Programme before 31 May 2025. Your journey to becoming a CA(SA) starts here.
Check also: NESCA Apprenticeship Programmes 2026