Nedbank is looking for future accountants to join the Chartered Accountant (CA) Trainee Programme 2027.
If you have a strong academic record, are curious about the world of finance, and want to learn on the job, this is a chance to start a career that can grow with you. The job is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the deadline to apply is 28 February 2026.
What the Nedbank CA Trainee Programme is all about
The programme lasts three years and is approved by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). It is built to turn students and recent graduates into fully qualified Chartered Accountants. Throughout the training, you will move between different parts of the bank – from finance and risk to marketing and recruitment. This gives you a good look at how a big bank runs and lets you pick areas you enjoy most.
The curriculum is more than just paperwork. You’ll learn the skills you need to handle real business problems, and you’ll be encouraged to bring fresh ideas into the company. You’ll also get the chance to sit on committees, helping shape things like the bank’s marketing plans or its social projects.
Why you might want to join
The CA trainee role is a stepping‑stone to a professional qualification called CA(SA). By staying with us for the whole three‑year period, you will follow SAICA’s training rules and gain the technical and ethical knowledge the bank and the industry need. You will finish with a solid base of accounting knowledge and a taste of how banks support the economy.
What you’ll be doing
- Switch between departments: You’ll spend time in several parts of the bank to see how each functions.
- Meet deadlines: Every assignment will have a target finish date; you’ll learn to manage time well.
- Take charge of your learning: You will keep track of the courses and exams you need to pass.
- Join committees: Whether it’s marketing, recruitment, or social, you’ll help plan and run events.
- Help shape culture: Your input will matter in projects that aim to make the workplace better.
Who should apply
Undergraduate qualification (must)
You need a degree in Accounting, a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting, or any other accounting degree that is accepted by SAICA.
Postgraduate qualification (must)
You must either have an Honours degree in Accounting, a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, or a similar level of study that lets you sit for SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC).
Skills you’ll develop
- Understanding how a bank’s strategy is set and followed.
- Managing budgets and measuring performance.
- Knowing how to spot and control risks.
- Working with the bank’s technology and processes.
- Preparing financial reports for both the bank and external users.
- Making investment and funding decisions.
- Valuing businesses and projects.
- Staying up to date with laws, rules, and compliance requirements.
Personal strengths that help
- You learn well from experience and examples.
- You can speak and write clearly.
- You can make good decisions under pressure.
- You can keep going even when things get tough.
- You can keep track of many tasks at once.
- You care about producing high‑quality work.
What to send in your application
You must upload all of the following:
- A current CV
- A cover letter telling us why you’re interested
- A certified copy of your ID
- A certified copy of your matric (high‑school) certificate
- A certified copy of your undergraduate qualification
- A full academic transcript from your first year to today
- Proof that you are registered for the 2026 academic year
Missing any of these documents will mean you can’t be considered.
How to apply
Apply for the Nedbank CA Trainee Programme 2027 – https://jobs.nedbank.co.za/job/Johannesburg-CA-Trainee-Programme-2027/1280048301/
You will need to fill out an online questionnaire and upload all the documents listed above. Make sure you double‑check everything before you hit submit.
Important reminders
Only people who are selected will hear from us. If you don’t get a reply after the selection process is finished, your application was not successful. This programme is a great fit for students who want to finish their CA(SA) articles inside a fast‑moving bank and start a career that helps people.
Good luck, and we hope to hear from you soon!