National Treasury Chartered Accountants Trainee Programme 2026

About National Treasury

National Treasury is South Africa’s central government department responsible for managing the country’s public finances and economic policy. It oversees the national budget, revenue collection, government spending, and financial regulations, with a focus on promoting sustainable economic growth, fiscal discipline, and effective service delivery across all spheres of government.

About the Programme

The National Treasury’s Chartered Accountants Academy offers a three-year full-time training contract that will provide trainees with an opportunity to develop the Professional Values, Attitudes and Acumens (PVAA) proficiency in pursuance of the Chartered Accountancy CA(SA) profession.

Candidates are invited to apply for the programme and will be exposed to the public sector with a view to meeting the skills shortage in the sector. Trainees will have an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of financial management transformation and be part of policy development initiatives while developing technical and PVAA.

Internship Details

Duration: 36 Months contract

Salary: R397,116.00 - R467,790.00 per annum (Excl. benefits)

Locations: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban

Duties: Trainees will be placed in various units where the key learning areas will be clarified.

Requirements

• Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) or equivalent qualification that meets SAICA requirements to write Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC).