Standard Bank: CA Training Programme 2025

For over 25 years, our CA(SA) Training Program has been at the heart of innovation, offering a unique pathway to becoming a Chartered Accountant outside of traditional auditing. We’re looking for dynamic individuals who embrace transformation, thrive on growth, and are committed to lifelong learning. If you’re ready to learn, unlearn, and adapt at pace to stay ahead, this program is for you.

Building the future is exciting, but it requires boldness and determination. We seek challenge-seekers, not bystanders - those motivated by transformation, growth, and the pursuit of excellence.

A Year-by-Year Experience

• First Year: Begin with finance-focused rotations, strategically designed to help you achieve SAICA competencies while gaining a holistic view of banking operations.
• Second Year: Personalize your journey with rotations tailored to your unique skills and SAICA competency needs, deepening expertise and broadening your foundation.
• Third Year: Explore your interests and preferences as you complete SAICA competencies, preparing for permanent placement and excelling in your chosen path.

Our program ensures you thrive with:

• Exam Support: Tailored assistance for IAC and APC success.
• Leadership Development: Upskilling through specialized initiatives.
• Continuous Learning: Access to our CA-focused learning and development platform.
• Executive Engagement: Insight sessions with senior leaders to explore business units and opportunities.
• Coaching and mentorship: Each trainee is provided with mentors and coaches to assist in navigating their journey within our vast organization.

Requirements:

Must have any of the following:

• Completed or completing SAICA-accredited Certificate in the Theory of Accounting,
• Honours (HNS) in Accounting
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) or equivalent
• Graduate Diploma in Accounting (GDA) or equivalent.
• Post passing GDA, CTA or PGDA you must be eligible to write the ITC Board assessment
• Please note that you are NOT eligible to apply to the programme if you are currently completing CTA level 1 or BCTA (Bridging course into CTA).