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 the Accounting and Controlling function and is structured around the SAICA CA2025 competency framework. Trainees will gain practical experience across various finance-related functions while developing the technical and professional competencies required for the Chartered Accountant pathway.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following:
- BCom Accounting Honours (CTA)
- PGDip / CTA in Accounting
- An equivalent accredited postgraduate accounting qualification
Applicants should also demonstrate:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A strong work ethic
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills
- A results-driven approach
What the Programme Offers
The programme is structured around the SAICA CA2025 competency framework and provides trainees with exposure to different areas of Siemens Energy.
Trainees may gain experience in:
- Tax
- Risk
- Internal Audit
- Controlling
- Commercial business units
- Accounting and financial reporting
Rotations will be aligned with the trainee’s development requirements, as well as SAICA and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Trainees will assist with a range of accounting and financial reporting activities.
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing and consolidating balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements
- Supporting financial reporting in accordance with relevant accounting standards
- Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements
- Analysing assets and liabilities
- Preparing reports for management
- Performing account reconciliations
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Preparing technical accounting papers
- Assisting with IFRS interpretations
- Providing accounting and finance support to business units
- Supporting colleagues and business operations in other African countries
Financial reporting activities may involve IFRS, GAAP and applicable local accounting standards.
Accounting and Finance Exposure
The programme may provide practical experience in areas including:
- Financial statements
- Budgeting and forecasting
- IFRS and technical accounting
- Risk management
- Internal audit
- Tax
- Management reporting
- Financial controls
- Commercial finance
Trainees may also gain exposure to systems and reporting processes such as Spiridon, ESPRIT and specialised Head Office reporting requirements.
SAICA Development Requirements
Successful trainees will be expected to fulfil the applicable SAICA learning requirements within the required timeframes.
The programme combines technical accounting development with professional skills and ethical values, supporting trainees on their path towards qualification as Chartered Accountants.
How to Apply for the Siemens Energy SAICA Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027
Applications must be submitted online through the Siemens Energy careers portal.
Click here to apply for the Siemens Energy SAICA Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027
Application Closing Date
The supplied vacancy information does not specify an application closing date.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible while the vacancy remains available on the Siemens Energy careers portal.