Accountants say working in the public sector is  “frowned upon” — and it's fuelling South Africa’s talent crisis.

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GUEST – Natashia Soopal, Executive: Ethics Standards and Public Sector at SAICA

South Africa is facing a critical accountancy shortage, but a new report by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) reveals that systemic stigma and a lack of professionalisation in the public sector are driving finance professionals away from a sector that desperately requires professionals to help rebuild the economy and improve the lives of citizens through improved service delivery.
28 May 2025 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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