WHO WE ARE
ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW
Value Proposition
SAICA is dedicated to shaping a resilient, forward-thinking accountancy profession that thrives in a rapidly changing world. With our 2024–2028 strategy as a roadmap, we champion agility and responsiveness, enabling our members, associates, and trainees to excel in dynamic global and local contexts. Our commitment is not only to deliver exceptional value but also to foster trust, integrity, and sustainable impact across industries.
For Members and Associates
‘We empower members and associates to navigate the changing landscape of financial and non-financial reporting, sustainability and governance by providing tailored support and maximising professional and personal goals.’
For Trainees
‘To provide the guidance, resources and opportunities necessary to develop the essential skills to thrive in trainees’ careers while addressing the challenges of the trainee journey. We nurture the next generation of difference makers.’
SAICA at a Glance
Who We Are
SAICA is a voluntary not-for-profit member organisation that operates in terms of its constitution. Our main sources of revenue are membership fees, fees from seminars and events, and donor funding.
SAICA is an active member of several local and international bodies as part of our advocacy role and to participate in knowledge-sharing and global standard-setting. The Institute operates from its head office in Johannesburg and has offices in Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Durban located close to the business areas in which our members operate.
Purpose
To achieve our purpose, SAICA commits to −
Acting in the public interest and safeguarding the values of the profession
Promoting the common interests of members and associates nationally and internationally
Supporting and encouraging the advancement of skills and knowledge and ensuring members and associates have the appropriate competencies
Growing and transforming the profession
ReCAlibrate
Harmony in music can only be achieved through fine-tuning each note of an instrument
Each string of a guitar has a unique role, contributing to the harmony of every chord played. When one string is out of tune, it disrupts the entire sound, making the music feel incomplete or off-key.
Just like in a team or system, every element must be in sync for the overall performance to be smooth and effective. Recalibrating the strings ensures the guitar produces beautiful, balanced music.