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Nedbank CA Learnerships & Training Programmes 2026 – 2027

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What Is the Nedbank CA Learnership / CA Training Programme?

The Nedbank CA Training Programme is a three-year SAICA-accredited traineeship designed to develop future-ready Chartered Accountants (CA (SA)) by combining structured learning with practical, on-the-job experience in a leading South African bank. This is often referred to as a learnership or training contract for CA articles rather than a typical short-term learnership.

This programme is not a basic matric or entry-level learnership — it’s specifically for graduates who are completing or have completed the academic requirements for a CA(SA) (i.e., postgraduate diploma or honours in accounting).

📍 Key Details — Nedbank CA Training Programme 2027

Programme Name: Nedbank CA Trainee Programme / Nedbank CA Training Programme
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Programme Type: SAICA-accredited 3-year articles/traineeship
Closing Date: 28 February 2026 (for the 2027 intake)

🎯 Purpose

  • To train and develop trainees in the technical, professional, and ethical competencies required to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (CA (SA)) within a major financial institution.

  • To provide rotations across different divisions of Nedbank to gain broad exposure to finance, risk, governance, performance measurement, and strategic decision-making.

🎓 Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

To qualify for the Nedbank CA Trainee Programme, you typically need:

📘 Academic Qualifications

  • Undergraduate: Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or a SAICA-accredited accounting degree.

  • Postgraduate: Honours in Accounting, Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent) that grants access to SAICA’s Initial Test of Competence (ITC).

✅ Other Requirements

  • Proof of registration for the 2026 academic year if you are still studying.

  • Strong academic transcripts.

  • Relevant soft skills: communication, problem-solving, applied learning, stress tolerance, decision-making, and quality orientation.

📁 Documents Typically Required

  • Updated CV

  • Cover letter explaining motivation

  • Copy of ID

  • Matric certificate

  • Undergraduate qualification and transcript

  • Proof of postgraduate registration (Honours or PG Diploma)

🧠 What You’ll Do During the Programme

During your three-year articles with Nedbank you will:

  • Rotate across various business units aligned with SAICA’s competency framework

  • Manage deliverables and contribute to business processes

  • Participate in leadership, culture, and transformation initiatives

  • Gain exposure to:

    • Governance models and business strategy

    • Financial and risk management

    • Reporting, performance measurement, and control systems

    • Financing, investment, and valuation decisions

    • Legal and regulatory compliance

The programme is designed to go beyond compliance — allowing you to tailor rotations based on strength and interest, and engage in committee and culture‐building activities.

📅 Important Deadlines

  • Application Closing Date: 28 February 2026 (for the 2027 intake)

Applications usually open on the Nedbank careers portal earlier in the year — check Nedbank’s Young Professionals / Careers section for updates.

📌 About Other Nedbank Learnerships

While the CA Training Programme is a specific graduate-level traineeship for aspiring Chartered Accountants, Nedbank also participates in broader learnership initiatives:

📍 Nedbank YES4Youth Learnership

  • A 12-month learnership under the national Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative — often based in Durban (Contact Centre).

  • Designed to give unemployed youth real-world work experience in areas such as customer service and banking operations.

  • Participants receive a monthly stipend.

⚠️ Note: The YES4Youth 2026 programme’s closing date was 14 November 2025 — likely closed already but worth monitoring for future cycles.

📍 Tips for Applicants

✔ Start early: Prepare transcripts and proof of registration before applications open.
✔ Tailor your CV and cover letter: Show your commitment to a career in accounting and finance.
✔ Apply online: Use the official Nedbank careers portal and complete all fields carefully.
✔ Check eligibility: Ensure your academic credentials align with SAICA’s requirements before applying.

❓ FAQs

Is the Nedbank CA Training Programme a learnership?

Yes — it is a structured SAICA-accredited training programme often described as a three-year learnership / articles for aspiring Chartered Accountants.

Can I apply with only a BCom degree?

You usually need postgraduate qualifications (Honours or PG Diploma) to start SAICA articles — though you can be registered in these in the application year.

Do I earn while I train?

Yes — trainees receive a salary and structured support, including study leave and exam support.

Where is the programme based?

Mainly in Johannesburg, but rotations may include other cities and opportunities

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