Initiatives
Providing solutions for the National Development Plan through our members
Introduction to Initiatives
Introduction to Initiatives
Widely recognised as one of the world’s leading accounting institutes, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is more than just a professional body; it is a critical player in South Africa’s development journey. In line with this, a key driver of SAICA’s strategic objectives is the National Development Plan: Vision 2030 (NDP) that calls on the private and public sectors, as well as civil society to rally behind a united vision for the country’s development.
About Thuthuka
The Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund is SAICA’s pioneering initiative to promote transformation in the profession. Its objective is to transform the demographics of the profession to reflect those of the country in terms of race and gender, and provide educational support to African learners and students for the benefit of the profession, while simultaneously helping to uplift communities.
The Hope Factory
Through Socio-Economic Development and Skills Development Programmes and establishing business fundamentals, The Hope Factory aims to give entrepreneurs the ability to generate their own income and improve their living conditions through increased economic activity at a community level.
The Hope Factory
SAICA Enterprise Development
SAICA Enterprise Development houses strategic Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes and customised projects in order to grow South Africa’s entrepreneurial sector through advancing the sustainable growth of small black-owned businesses.
SAICA Enterprise Development
Trust restoration
Trust restoration
Australian Awards
The SAICA South African of the Year in Australia Awards proudly recognises exceptional South Africans who are making a positive and sustainable difference on a global stage
Australian Awards
Integrated ethics project
The vision of the Integrated Ethics project is to develop the ethics competence of all SAICA members with the aim of restoring trust and reputation.
Audit reform
Locally and internationally, the auditing profession has come under increased scrutiny mainly because of corporate failures and alleged audit failures negatively impacting economies.
Unite 4 Mzansi™
Our intention is to use the Unite 4 Mzansi™ (U4M™) umbrella initiative to facilitate the creation of solutions to the nine impediments to SA’s economic growth, as per the National Development Plan (NDP).
Courageous Conversations
The Courageous Conversations dialogue series aims to create a platform for engagement between thought leaders, experienced professionals and the public, in order to find innovative but practical solutions to troublesome socio-economic issues.
Sustainability and Public Sector
Sustainability and Public Sector
National imperatives
Social and economic contribution has always been at the core of SAICA’s activities.
As a profession, we are so committed to the higher purpose of “building a better world for all” that our constitution embeds “responsible leadership” into our strategic intentions to ensure that we continuously ensure that our work’s impact extends beyond the ordinary realm of business.
Sustainable Development Goals
As the leading accountancy body in South Africa, SAICA has been calling on its members not only to adopt the SDGs but also to show the work that they are doing to meet these goals.
Professionalisation of the public sector
SAICA is committed to assisting its members and government in the turnaround and professionalisation of the public sector through regular engagements with key stakeholders in the public sector.
Competency framework
Competency framework
CA2025
CA2025 sets out the competencies an entry-level CA(SA) should demonstrate at the end of the pre-qualification process.
CA of the Future
What is a CA(SA)
Becoming a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) is your gateway to a challenging and exciting career, global mobility, flexibility, and good earning potential in the business field of your choice.
What is a Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
Associate General Accountant (AGAs(SA))
AGAs(SA) are technically-minded accountants, who have the ability to bridge operational and strategic management functions.
Associate General Accountant AGA(SA)
Accounting Techinician (AT(SA))
Accounting Technicians play a crucial role in the financial management of businesses of all sizes and in all sectors of the economy.
Accounting Technician AT(SA)
Member-focused
Member-focused
Mental health
Mental wellbeing is critical to leading a balanced and healthy life. Our psychological, physical, and social well-being also fall into the category of mental wellbeing. This suggests that it has an impact on how we experience, perceive and respond on a daily basis.
Mental health
Top 35-Under-35
The Top-35-Under-35 competition recognises young CAs(SA) achievers who are not only excelling in their professional capacity, but who are also making a meaningful contribution to society.
Top-35-under-35 Awards
Difference makers
At SAICA we believe that CAs(SA) are difference makers, not only by upholding high ethical standards and ensuring they’re equipped for the future but by making an impact on society.
Difference makers