diff --git a/cluster/addons/calico-policy-controller/calico-clusterrole.yaml b/cluster/addons/calico-policy-controller/calico-clusterrole.yaml
index 0e3f406091e..b1b83498d8a 100644
--- a/cluster/addons/calico-policy-controller/calico-clusterrole.yaml
+++ b/cluster/addons/calico-policy-controller/calico-clusterrole.yaml
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ rules:
   - apiGroups: [""]
     resources:
       - namespaces
+      - serviceaccounts
     verbs:
       - get
       - list