Siemens Energy SAICA Trainee Programme 2026

Fresh Talent; South Africa; On-site; 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 trains participants in line with the SAICA CA2025 framework, offering exposure to tax, internal audit, controlling, and financial reporting across various finance functions.

Qualifications

• Completed BCom Accounting Honours (CTA) or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with good attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure with strong problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and accounting activities including balance sheets and P&L.
• Prepare annual financial statements and analyse assets and liabilities.
• Perform account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting.
• Support business units and colleagues in other African countries.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

BCom Accounting Honours/CTA

Postgraduate Accounting Qualification (PGDip/CTA)

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 Learnership Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa 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.

Programme Overview

Organisation: Siemens EnergyPosition: SAICA TraineeJob ID: 303086Department: AccountingOrganisation: SE CFOBusiness Unit: AccountingEmployment Type: Full-timeWork Arrangement: Hybrid – Remote/OfficeExperience Level: Entry-Level / GraduateDuration: 3 yearsLocation: Midrand, GautengClosing Date: Not specified

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have completed: BCom Accounting Honours (CTA) 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:

• Financial statements
• Budgeting and forecasting
• IFRS and technical accounting
• Risk and internal audit
• Tax Management reporting
• Financial controls
• Commercial finance

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.