Saica Training Programme –

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicles company in South Africa is seeking final-year students for a finance trainee program. The program offers structured rotations across various finance disciplines including Technical Accounting and Financial Planning. Successful candidates will receive mentorship and academic support, aiming to develop future-ready Chartered Accountants. Applicants must have strong academic records and South African citizenship. Join us and apply before the closing date, 29 October.

Benefits

Guided mentorship

Academic support

Corporate exposure

Qualifications

• Final-year student enrolled in a SAICA-accredited accounting program.
• Graduates eligible for Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC).
• South African citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to finance disciplines through structured rotations.
• Receive guided mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Participate in corporate exposure through cross-functional finance initiatives.

Skills

Strong academic record

Passion for finance

Innovation

Leadership

Education

SAICA-accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

Certificate in the Theory of Accounting

Honours in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

About Us

Since the invention of the truck over years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio.

The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks.

Its product range is backed by its market‑leading value‑added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services.

With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.

Job Overview

• Our programme is aligned with SAICA’s CA competency framework, designed to develop future‑ready Chartered Accountants equipped with the technical, professional, and digital skills needed in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

We aim to nurture the leaders of tomorrow by offering a dynamic and immersive learning experience, with the possibility of exploring future opportunities within our finance team for trainees who successfully complete the programme and in compliance with the Company’s Integrity, Anti‑Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy, Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality requirements and to perform delegated SHERQ tasks and duties & to inform superiors about deviations.

What You Can Expect

At DTSA, you’ll be part of a global leader in commercial vehicles, gaining exposure to a wide range of finance disciplines through structured rotations across:

• Technical Accounting
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Treasury
• Tax

You’ll benefit from:

• Guided Mentorship from experienced professionals throughout your training journey.
• Academic Support to help you prepare for SAICA’s Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) and Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and grow into a well‑rounded Chartered Accountant.
• Technical Enablement with tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Power Query.
• Corporate Exposure through involvement in cross‑functional finance initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Essential: Final‑year student enrolled in a SAICA‑accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) or Honours in Accounting.
• Graduates who have completed their PGDA/CTA or Honours in Accounting and are eligible to register for the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC).
• South African citizenship.
• Strong academic record and a passion for finance, innovation, and leadership.

Application Requirements

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of ID.
• Latest academic record.
• Motivational letter (optional but encouraged).
• All application documents must be compiled into a single PDF file.
• Incomplete submissions or failure to attach the required documents will result in an unsuccessful application.

Equal Opportunity & Eligibility

All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa / permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13.
• Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58.
• Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

Our company places emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.

Other Information

#YOUMAKEUS#MAKEYOURMOVE apply now and become part of us. Application close date: 29 October.