Sanlam CA Training Programme

I am not one to write long paragraphs and life stories, but as my first post on LinkedIn, I figured let me share my academic journey. 2018: I matriculated with 7/7 distinctions, obtaining 100% in Accounting and 97% in Mathematical literacy, placing in the North West top 10 and recognised as the 2nd top learner in Quantile 2. 2019: I registered for BCom Accounting Extended degree as an Orange carpet student at University of Johannesburg. As a result of having done Maths Literacy in high school, this meant completing my BCom in 4 years, instead of 3. 2019-2022: A few weeks after registration, I came across the story of Rossana Ebraim CA (SA) who had obtained distinctions from matric all the way to her final year. I knew from the day I read her story that I wanted my story to be similar and if she could do it, then it is possible. In 2022, I completed my BCom (Cum laude), obtaining distinctions for all 36 of my modules over the 4 years. 2023: Without any funding, I registered for BCTA at Uj, bridging into CTA. What a challenging year, both academically and financially. I have never received so many rejection letters in such a short space of time. But, because I knew what the goal was, I had to self-fund and push through to get into CTA. A massive thank you to Amanda Dempsey and Accountancy@UJ for assisting me with registration and study materials. 2024: I qualified to register for Bachelor of Accounting Honours, which comprises of the 4 CTA modules plus an additional research module. However, because of my outstanding fees from BCTA, registration was a struggle. I finally registered; but little did I know that I was in for a surprise. For the first time in my life, I was failing. As an overachiever, this was really a hard pill to swallow. Fast forward to end of 2024, I received my results. Sadly, I had gotten supplementary exams for all my modules (except research), and these will be written in January 2025. Having to study in December? On Christmas and New Year’s? Difficult! But, my goal kept me going. My heartfelt gratitude to Jelvin Griffioen, Karabo Sihiya CA(SA) and the UJ lecturing team for the support throughout this journey. 2025: I wrote all my supp exams. A huge shoutout to Bongokuphiwe Nyembe for the support, tips and advice. With no rest, I continued to study for the IAC, which was written a week after my supp exams. I am thrilled to announce that I have: -Successfully completed my BAcc Hons, and was awarded the top student in research. Credits to Dr Muneer Hassan for the role he played in the success of my research -Started my CA training articles at Sanlam. -Passed the IAC. My heartfelt gratitude to Jason Borien, Ayesha Hayat and Sanlam for the incredible support, encouragement and for funding my CTA studies. Psalms 23. I serve a living God. To my friends, family and everyone I couldn’t mention, thank you so much for your support and believing in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. Onwards and upwards.

Please join us in extending a massive congratulations to the First Year CA Trainees, part of the CA Training Programme who have passed their IAC Exam! The exam consists of the trainee's first board exam on their journey to becoming a CA (SA). 🎉 With this achievement, the Sanlam CA Training Office boasts a 80% pass rate for the 2025 IAC Exam. A very well done to Tim Hoenson, Noluvuyo Bell, Nicole Mkhari and Keamogetswe Ramongane who have made the Training Office, and all of their colleagues extremely proud 🏆 Cheers to them, and to a bright future at Sanlam 💙 #LivewithConfidence #IAC #CAProgramme

We are once again on the search for Africa’s brightest minds to join our CA Training Programme at Sanlam, to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth, culminating in a CA (SA) qualification. ⭐ Be one of the select few, and apply to join our purpose-led organisation today. As a leading financial services company, we take your development seriously as you embark on the 3-year journey of completing your TOPP articles within the Sanlam Group and obtaining the relevant exposure to achieve SAICA's prescribed competencies. For more information, please view our programme website: https://lnkd.in/dWNKx-5i 👈 Or you can apply directly to the position using this link: https://lnkd.in/dgS7aGqr 👈 Alternatively, you are welcome to reach out to us with any questions you may have at: CAProgramme@sanlam.co.za Looking forward to hearing from you, and to walking this journey alongside you as you take your first steps to #livewithconfidence

A HUGE Congratulations to our CA Trainees Themba Matome Lekoloane, Lesley Rabie, Keegan Lumley, Sifiso Phiri, Tiyani Maluleke and Mzwembeko Nombela who have passed their APC Exam! 👏 🎉 Their hard work, commitment and dedication has paid off, and they have truly deserved this amazing milestone. The CA Training Programme boasts an 86% pass rate for the APC Exam. It was a big effort, and they have made the Training Office, and all of their colleagues extremely proud. Cheers to them, and to a bright future at Sanlam 💙

The Sanlam CA Training Programme is excited to welcome the addition of six bright trainee accountants, who have joined our Programme from January 2025. We would like to give a warm welcome to Noluvuyo Bell, Keamogetswe Ramongane, Ndivhuwo Sumbana, Gontse Maluleke, Nicole Mkhari and Tim Hoenson ⭐ We are thrilled to have them choose Sanlam as their employer of choice, to begin their professional journey with us to achieve their Chartered Accountant career aspirations. We are committed to nurturing their growth and guiding them towards becoming the future CAs they aspire to be. To our newest Finance Stars: wishing you a rewarding journey ahead, and it will end in CA(SA)! 💙 #LiveWithConfidence #CAProgramme #Superstars

Sanlam CA Trainee Final Year Graduation 🎓 🤗 😃 Congratulations to our Final Year CA Trainees, our first cohort on the CA2025 Framework, who have graduated from our CA Training Programme last Friday, and are now ready to take on all that the rest of their careers have to offer! 💼 The graduation was attended by family, friends and colleagues of our trainees, making it a special day of celebration 👏 We wish our graduates goodluck, but not goodbye, as they will be absorbed into the business and remain part of the Sanlam Group and CA Training Programme Alumni, and continue to partner with the programme for years to come 💙

Sanlam CA Trainees Run for Fun! ⭐ A few of our Sanlam CA Trainees and Management Team partook in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Peace Runs this past weekend, joining in on the 'gees' and the spirit of the day to #RunwithConfidence towards obtaining Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Major. Some brave CA Trainees also completed the full marathon on the Sunday 😎 The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is on a mission to put the African continent, its marathon champions and its diverse cultures on the world stage 🏆 🥇 🏃♀️ #Sanlam #CapeTownMarathon #CATrainees

TIME World’s Best Companies of 2024 No, it’s not a drill; it’s the real deal! TIME, in collaboration with Statisa, a leading global industry ranking and statistics portal, recently released their 2024 list of the top “1000 Companies Changing the World,” and we're honoured that Sanlam Group is among 4 South African companies that have been recognised among the world’s best. The list is based on a rigorous analysis across three key dimensions: employee satisfaction surveys, revenue growth, and environment, social, and corporate governance (ESG) data. Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie 💙

It was an absolute honour to attend the School of Accountancy’s prize-giving last week. Thank you to everyone who stood by me throughout my academic career. I also want to thank all the sponsors for their support and goodies! The awards included: 1. Best BAccHons/PGDA student in Taxation SAICA 2. Best BAccHons/PGDA student in Financial Accounting SAICA 3. Best BAccHons/PGDA student in Management Accounting SAICA 4. Best BAccHons/PGDA student PKF Cape Town 5. ITC Joint 8th position Stellenbosch University

This week, we gather insights from some of our Stakeholders to the CA Training Programme 🤝 Our Reviewers; Afroz Cariem, Colleen Wagner and Christopher Naidoo, CFA, CA(SA), CIPM share the value-add of our trainees and the impact that they make whilst on their various business rotations. Furthermore, our Training Programme management team, Ayesha Hayat and Jason Borien, share insights into our programme's service offering that differentiates Sanlam from the rest.✨ We are proud of all of our CA Trainees, past and present 💙 #CAProgramme #Sanlam #FinanceStars