South African Reserve Bank (SARB): CA Training Programme 2024 / 2025

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) invites passionate, innovative and talented applicants to apply for its 2025 Chartered Accountant (CA) Training Programme.

The aim of the programme is to address the shortage of CAs in the SARB and in the country. Trainees will be given an opportunity to acquire competencies prescribed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), reinforce prior academic education and develop business acumen, life skills, and professional and ethical values.

Trainees will be placed, on rotation, in the various departments and subsidiaries of the SARB, thus obtaining practical experience and a good overview of the business of central banking.

Duration: Three years (starting in February 2025).

Requirements:

To be considered for the programme, candidates must:

• Have completed or be in the process of completing a SAICA-accredited: 

1. Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA); or
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) or an equivalent qualification; and
3. post passing the CTA or PGDA, be eligible to write the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) Board examination.

• Have an academic performance record average of at least 60%; and 
• Be a South African citizen. 

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; and   
• Be curious, self-motivated and resilient.