New Academic Co-ordinator Driven by Love for Helping Others

As a qualified CA herself, Louise knows how demanding this career path is – she has a lot of empathy for students. She’s not ashamed to admit that she too struggled en route to becoming a CA, having failed tests and exams and battled with the long hours of hard work required to obtain the qualification. She believes strongly in what CA Connect is doing to support students through the challenges. 

There are other educational institutions offering distance learning, but none have the kind of personal support and involvement that CA Connect provides, insists Louise – from mentors and free counselling to supportive lecturers and facilitators who follow each student’s individual journey. “There is a genuine desire to help students at CA Connect,” she says. “This has remained our vision and purpose from the beginning and we are always trying to find ways to do this better. As we expand, it is a challenge, of course – but we adapt too, to keep ourselves aligned to our core mission.” 

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She is proud of CA Connect’s high ITC pass rate and the fact that so many graduates of the postgraduate diploma in accounting (PGDA) go on to qualify as chartered accountants CA(SA) – still one of the most demanding and prestigious of the professional careers. She’s driven to keep these standards high.  

The culture and atmosphere of CA Connect promotes hard work and optimism and, crucially, the integrity of the individual journey. Alongside success, it celebrates kindness, which is a core value for Louise – kindness to others, as well as herself.  

Although it’s a busy and stressful world, it is important to approach our work with self-awareness, she says. “We can become too hard on ourselves and this can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and burn-out.” Taking a break is not a sign of weakness but can sometimes be the best way of learning and coming back stronger. “Acknowledging vulnerability and even weakness can be a sign of great strength.”

Louise Maritz’s journey and leadership embody the values of CA Connect: commitment, kindness, and excellence. Her passion for seeing others succeed and her empathy for students make her a natural fit for her new role as Academic Coordinator.  

As Louise continues to guide students and staff with integrity and care, she reinforces CA Connect’s mission to help students achieve their goals and excel in the demanding CA(SA) profession. Ready to start your journey with CA Connect? Register today.