The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is calling on ambitious, unemployed South African youth to apply for its SAICA-accredited CA 2026 Traineeship Programme.
Best Before: 20 October 2025
Placement: PIC Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng
About PIC
With over R3 trillion in assets under management, the Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd (PIC) plays a critical role in managing public sector funds, including:
- Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF)
- Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
- Compensation Fund
PIC is known for its commitment to ethical leadership, investment excellence, and nurturing young professionals.
About the Trainee Programme
This structured, three-year training programme is fully accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). It’s designed to help you qualify as a CA(SA) while gaining practical experience in the asset management industry.
What you’ll gain:
- Mentorship by experienced CAs
- Rotational exposure to key departments within PIC
- Skills aligned with the SAICA CA 2025 Competency Framework
- Professional and ethical development
- Real work on investment portfolios and financial strategies
You are eligible if you:
- Have completed or are completing your Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA) by end of 2025
- Are eligible to write the Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) in January 2026
- Are a South African citizen
- Are currently unemployed
- Are self-motivated, driven, and ready to work in a high-performance environment
Required Documents
- Your detailed CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified qualifications
- CTA acceptance letter (if completing in 2025)
- Latest academic transcript
Further Summary
Fixed Term: 3 years
Best Before: 20 October 2025
Shoot via dispatch to: picgraduate@pic.gov.za
Only complete applications will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
Employment Equity & Privacy
PIC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to transformation through its Employment Equity Plan. By applying, you consent to the use of your personal data per the PIC Privacy Policy.
Why Apply?
This traineeship is your gateway to becoming a qualified CA (SA) while gaining world-class exposure in investment management. If you’re ready to start your professional journey at an institution with real impact, don’t miss this opportunity.
