Do you want to gain knowledge and experience through the Absa internship programs? You are in the right place. Follow the guide below to apply for the various programs available.
About Absa
Absa is a pan-African organization that is motivated by the needs of the people it serves. They are driven to become a globally acknowledged organization that Africa can be proud of. They have worked in Africa for over a century.
Absa devotes itself to developing bespoke solutions to particular local difficulties, and everything they do is geared toward creating value for stakeholders.
As a provider of financial services, they play an essential role in the economic lives of individuals, organizations, and nations. They empower and enable by investing in people, raising communities, and enabling their customers’ dreams.
Absa Internship Programs
Absa offers several internship programs to help build the future of young people. These programs last 12 to 18 months.
Check out some of the programs below:
SAICA Trainee Accountant Program
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) program is designed to give the selected trainees the appropriate experience and skills required to qualify as Chartered Accountants after three years. Trainees rotate into different bank sections every six months, providing enough knowledge and training.
If you are currently enrolled in an Honors degree in the Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA), you can apply for the program.
What are the Requirements for the SAICA Trainee Accountant Program?
To qualify for the SAICA Trainee Accountant Program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a nationality in South Africa
- Must have an aggregate of at least 55%
- Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
- Complete their qualification on or before March 30
- Have a qualification in Accounting and Auditing
- Have full-time work experience
- Have no more than 25 months of experience
CIMA Trainee Accountant Program
The Absa Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) program is designed to equip our selected trainees with the necessary experience and competencies to qualify as Chartered Accountants after three years. Trainees rotate into different bank sections every six months, providing enough experience and training.
You can apply for the program if you are enrolled for an Honours degree (or higher) in Financial Management that will provide you with exemptions for the CIMA Managerial level (objective tests P2, F2 & E2).
What are the Requirements for the CIMA Trainee Accountant Program?
To qualify for the CIMA Trainee Accountant Program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a nationality in South Africa
- Must have an aggregate of at least 55%
- Must have at least an Honour’s Degree or its equivalent
- Complete their qualification on or before March 30
- Have a qualification in Accounting and Auditing or Finance
- Have full-time work experience
- Have no more than 25 months of experience
How to Apply for Absa Internship Programs
- Go to the Absa Internship Portal.
- Select the program you want to apply for.
- Fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit.
Absa Contact Details
7th Floor, Absa Towers West
15 Troye Street, Johannesburg, 2001
PO Box 7735, Johannesburg, 2000
Telephone: +27 (0) 11 350 4000
