Apply For Traineeship Program At Nedbank

Nedbank invites ambitious and academically strong candidates to apply for the Chartered Accountant (CA) Trainee Programme 2027 .

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2026

Programme Location: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout the Nedbank CA Trainee Programme 2027

The Nedbank CA Trainee Programme is a three-year SAICA-accredited training programme designed to develop well-rounded Chartered Accountants of the future. Trainees rotate across various divisions within the bank, allowing them to tailor their experience to their career aspirations while building deep technical and professional competence.The programme goes beyond compliance with training regulations by encouraging innovation, leadership, and active participation in programme committees and transformation initiatives.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the CA Trainee role is to:Adhere to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Training Regulations for the full duration of articlesDevelop strong technical, professional, and ethical competencies aligned to the CA of the Future framework

Key Responsibilities

1. During the three-year training period, CA Trainees will:Rotate across different business units within Nedbank
2. Manage deliverables within agreed turnaround times
3. Proactively manage their own learning and development in line with SAICA requirements
4. Participate in programme committees such as Marketing, Recruitment, and Social Committees
5. Contribute to Nedbank’s culture and transformation initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Qualification (Essential)
• Applicants must have completed one of the following:Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
• A SAICA-accredited undergraduate accounting qualification

Postgraduate Qualification (Essential)

1. Applicants must have completed or be registered for:Honours in Accounting, or
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, or
3. An equivalent qualification that grants access to SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC)

Skills and Exposure Areas

1. Over the course of the programme, trainees will gain exposure to:Governance and business strategy
2. Financial and performance management
3. Risk management and internal controls
4. Business systems and processes
5. Financial reporting for internal and external usersInvestment and financing decisions
6. Business valuation
7. Laws, regulations, and compliance

Behavioural Competencies

1. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:Applied learning
2. Strong communication skills
3. Sound decision-making ability
4. Stress tolerance
5. Effective work management
6. Quality orientation

Documents Required for Application

• Applicants must upload all of the following documents:Updated CVCover letter
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• Certified copy of undergraduate qualification
• Full academic transcript (from first year to date)
• Proof of registration for the 2026 academic year

Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

How to ApplyClick here to apply for the Nedbank CA Trainee Programme 2027:

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