🧠 Position: SAIPA Learnership – Practical Accountant (2026)
Location: Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa
Programme: SAIPA Learnership towards Professional Accountant status
Type: Full‑time Learnership / Training programme
Duration: Typically 3 years (articles / structured workplace learning)
Remuneration: Competitive salary (varies by candidate experience)
🔎 Why This Learnership Is a Great Career Launchpad
The SAIPA Learnership Programme is an excellent opportunity for aspiring accountants who want hands‑on industry experience in areas such as:
- Financial reporting and bookkeeping
- Tax preparation and returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)
- Monthly and year‑end accounting processes
- Client file and document management
- Working with accounting software like Pastel, Sage, or Xero
This structured programme is designed to help learners meet professional requirements, gain industry exposure, and develop both technical and professional competencies. Upon completing the learnership, you’ll be on a clear path toward qualifying as a Professional Accountant (SA) — a respected and employable qualification in South Africa’s finance sector.
🔍 What You Need to Qualify
If you’re thinking about applying, make sure you meet the typical requirements for this accounting learnership:
✔️ Completed or currently studying BCom Accounting (or relevant finance degree)
✔️ Good academic record in core accounting subjects (e.g., Financial Accounting, Taxation)
✔️ Strong computer literacy, especially Microsoft Excel
✔️ Clear motivation to grow in the accounting profession
✔️ Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate for the placement
Even if you’re a final‑year student, you can apply — as long as you’re set to complete your qualification and start the learnership soon.
📌 How to Apply for the SAIPA Learnership 2026
👉 Apply here: https://www.sseta.co.za/2025/12/saipa-learnership-2026/
This link takes you to the official learnership announcement with full application instructions. Make sure your CV, academic transcripts, ID document, and contact details are ready before you apply.
💼 Other Accounting Learnership & Trainee Opportunities
Aside from SAIPA, there are several other learnership options you can explore to grow your accounting career:
📈 SAICA Training Academy & Audit Learnerships
Big firms like Grant Thornton and other SAICA‑accredited employers offer structured accounting and audit learnerships, giving trainees exposure to a wide range of clients and financial work environments — ideal for future Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)).
🧾 Accounting Technician (AT(SA)) Learnerships
If you’re aiming for a technical accounting qualification, AAT(SA) learnerships help you develop bookkeeping, ledger management, and reporting skills — and can be an entry point into full professional accounting careers.
📌 Why Accounting Learnerships Are Worth It
Accounting learnerships are more than temporary jobs — they’re career accelerators. They help you:
🔹 Build practical financial and analytical skills
🔹 Gain real insight into business and compliance environments
🔹 Develop professional networks in the finance sector
🔹 Increase your employability long‑term
In today’s competitive job market, having both a qualification and proven workplace experience can set you apart from the competition.
💡 Pro Tip: Always apply through official links and reputable portals to avoid scams. Never pay to apply for a learnership or submit personal financial information during the application process.