National Treasury invites South African graduates to apply for the Chartered Accountants Academy (CAA) Programme 2026.
This prestigious programme is a 36-month full-time training contract aimed at developing future Chartered Accountants CA(SA) for the South African public sector, while contributing to financial management transformation and policy development.
The National Treasury is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons living with disabilities, in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
Programme Overview
- Programme Name: Chartered Accountants Academy (CAA)
- Reference Number: Chartered Accountants Academy 2025
- Duration: 36 Months
- Stipend: R397 116 per annum (all-inclusive)
- Locations: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town & Durban
- Division: Office of the Accountant-General – Chartered Accountants Academy
- Closing Date: 06 February 2026 at 12:00 (Midday)
Purpose of the CAA Programme
The Chartered Accountants Academy offers a structured training contract designed to develop Professional Values, Attitudes and Acumen (PVAA) competencies required for the CA(SA) designation.
Trainees will:
- Gain exposure to public sector financial management
- Contribute to policy development initiatives
- Build advanced technical accounting and auditing skills
- Be part of national financial management transformation efforts
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) or
- An equivalent qualification that meets SAICA requirements to write the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) in January 2026
Foreign qualifications (including O- and A-Level certificates) must be evaluated by SAQA at the applicant’s own cost.
Duties and Training
- Key learning areas will be clarified by the various units where trainees are placed
- Successful candidates will rotate across relevant National Treasury units
- A Learning Agreement must be signed within 3 months of appointment
Assessment and Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- A technical assessment testing relevant job-related competencies
- An integrity and ethical conduct assessment
Important:
The National Treasury does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment assessments. Any application found using AI-generated content in assessments without acknowledgement will be disqualified.
Additional checks include:
- Qualification verification
- Criminal record checks
- South African citizenship verification
- Other checks in line with the DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the National Treasury Chartered Accountants Academy Programme 2026:
👉 https://erecruit.treasury.gov.za
Applicants must:
- Register or log in on the National Treasury e-Recruitment system
- Upload the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- South African ID
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Full official academic record
❗ Important Notes:
- Email, faxed, hand-delivered, posted, or late applications will not be accepted
- The e-Recruitment profile replaces the Z83 form and must be fully completed
- Documents do not need to be certified at application stage (certification required before interviews)
- Application status will be visible on the e-Recruitment system
- If no feedback is received within 3 months of the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful
Enquiries
All enquiries must be emailed to:
📧 caa@treasury.gov.za
Additional Notes
- The National Treasury reserves the right not to fill, withdraw, or re-advertise the programme
- By applying, candidates consent to the processing of personal information in line with POPIA
- Treasury buildings are accessible to persons living with disabilities
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