Siemens Energy SAICA Trainee Programme 2026

Studentroom; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy invites suitably qualified accounting graduates to apply for the SAICA Trainee Programme in Midrand, Gauteng. This three-year learnership is designed to train and assess participants in line with the SAICA CA2025 framework, providing exposure across finance functions.

Rotations include Tax, Risk, Internal Audit, Controlling, and accounting/reporting, with development in technical and professional competencies. The programme supports SAICA qualification goals.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting is required.
• PGDip or CTA in Accounting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Participate in the preparation and consolidation of balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.
• Rotate through Tax, Risk, Internal Audit, Controlling and reporting functions.

Skills

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Accounting

PGDip / CTA in Accounting

Tools

Spiridon

ESPRIT

Job description

Siemens Energy invites suitably qualified accounting graduates to apply for the SAICA Trainee Programme in Midrand, Gauteng.

Learnership Application Closing Date: Not specified

Siemens Energy SAICA Trainee Programme

Siemens Energy is offering a three-year SAICA Trainee Learnership Programme for candidates who have completed an accredited postgraduate qualification in Accounting.

The programme is based within Accounting and Controlling and is designed to train and assess participants in line with the SAICA CA2025 framework.

Successful trainees will gain exposure to both technical and professional competencies while rotating through different finance-related functions.

Organisation: Siemens Energy
Position: SAICA Trainee
Job ID: 303086
Department: Accounting
Organisation: SE CFO
Business Unit: Accounting
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Remote/Office
Experience Level: Entry-Level / Graduate
Duration: 3 years
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Closing Date: Not specified

Applicants must have completed:

or an equivalent accredited postgraduate accounting qualification.

The programme description also refers to candidates with a completed:

PGDip / CTA in Accounting

Applicants should also have strong written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic and good attention to detail.

Candidates must be able to perform under pressure and should demonstrate strong problem-solving ability and a results-driven approach.

What the Programme Offers

The trainee programme is structured around the SAICA CA2025 competency framework.

Participants will receive exposure to different areas within Siemens Energy, including:

• Tax
• Risk
• Internal Audit
• Controlling
• Commercial business units
• Accounting and financial reporting

Rotations will be tailored to the trainee’s development requirements while also meeting SAICA and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Trainees will assist with financial reporting and accounting activities, including preparation and consolidation of balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements in line with relevant accounting standards such as IFRS, GAAP and applicable local standards.

They may also assist with preparing annual financial statements, analysing assets and liabilities and producing reports for management.

Other responsibilities include account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, technical accounting papers, IFRS interpretations and support to business units and colleagues in other African countries.

Accounting and Reporting Exposure

The programme may provide practical experience in areas such as:

Budgeting and forecasting

IFRS and technical accounting

Risk and internal audit

Tax

Management reporting

Trainees may also work with systems and reporting processes such as Spiridon, ESPRIT and specialised Head Office reporting requirements.

SAICA Development Requirements

Successful candidates will be expected to meet all applicable SAICA learning requirements within the required timeframes.

The programme focuses on combining:

Technical competence

with

Professional skills and ethical values

This is intended to support development towards qualification as a Chartered Accountant.