Industrial Development Corporation (IDC): CA Trainee Programme

The purpose of the CA programme 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.

What the Programme offers:

• 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.

Requirements:

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 2026:

• 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.

NB. Candidates who are currently completing CTA level 1 or BCTA (Bridging Course to CTA) are not eligible to apply.