SafetySA is offering a Finance Learnership for 2026 in Midrand. Open to Grade 12 graduates with strong Microsoft Excel skills and interest in finance and asset management.
SafetySA has opened applications for its Finance Learnership Programme 2026, offering a structured opportunity for candidates who want to gain practical finance experience while strengthening their technical, system, and asset management skills.
This learnership is particularly suited to individuals who are confident in Microsoft Excel, have an eye for detail, and want exposure to real-world finance operations within a professional and compliance-driven environment.
About SafetySA
SafetySA was established after the Carlyle Sub-Saharan Africa Fund acquired the NOSA Group in 2018. Since then, the organisation has expanded beyond traditional occupational health and safety services to become a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, as well as professional training solutions.
SafetySA operates across several critical sectors, including food safety, water quality, and workplace health protection. Its work is guided by a clear mission: building a safer world where every person has the right to return home safely each day. Through expert-led services and innovative systems, SafetySA helps organisations meet regulatory requirements while protecting people, assets, and communities.
About the SafetySA Finance Learnership 2026
The SafetySA Finance Learnership 2026 is designed to support the organisation’s Finance Department, with a strong focus on fixed asset management and system implementation.
The learnership plays a key role in improving compliance with IAS 16, ensuring that assets are accurately recorded, verified, and governed according to accounting standards. Learners will be involved in transitioning the organisation from manual, Excel-based asset registers to a centralised digital asset management system.
This is a project-focused learnership that combines finance administration, systems work, and physical asset verification across multiple branches.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful learners will be involved in the following activities:
- Assisting with the selection, configuration, and implementation of a fixed asset management system
- Reviewing, validating, and migrating Excel-based asset registers into a digital platform
- Conducting physical asset verification, tagging, and inspections at branches across South Africa
- Recording and updating accurate asset details, including asset location, custodian, and condition
- Supporting asset governance, internal controls, and routine housekeeping processes
- Assisting with monthly and ad hoc asset reporting requirements
- Contributing to improved accuracy, compliance, and accountability within the finance function
This role requires both office-based system work and practical verification activities, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy structured finance tasks and hands-on responsibility.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements to be considered:
- Grade 12 / Matric qualification
- Finance or accounting subjects will be an advantage
- Prior exposure to invoicing, accounts receivable, or finance administration (where applicable)
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using accounting or invoicing systems
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong numerical ability with close attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Consistently high levels of accuracy and reliability
Application Details
- Programme: SafetySA Finance Learnership 2026
- Location: Midrand
- Reference Number: L00600004
- Closing Date: 11 February 2026
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official SafetySA application platform.
Important application guidelines:
- Use Google Chrome for best performance
- Complete all sections of the application form accurately and honestly
- Review your application carefully before final submission
- Submit your application only through the official website
- Applications submitted via email, hand delivery, or fax will not be accepted
By applying, you consent to the use of your personal information for recruitment and selection purposes.
Selection Process
- Early applications are encouraged, although early submission does not guarantee selection
- Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If no response is received within 30 days after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful
- SafetySA reserves the right to make appointments at its discretion, and all decisions are final
Conclusion
The SafetySA Finance Learnership 2026 is a strong opportunity for candidates who want practical finance exposure, system-based learning, and experience in asset management within a respected and safety-driven organisation. With its focus on compliance, digital transformation, and real operational responsibility, this learnership offers valuable skills that can strengthen long-term employability in finance and administration.
Applicants who are detail-oriented, confident with Microsoft tools, and serious about building a finance career are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 11 February 2026.
