Internship Programme 2026

Company: Lesaka Technologies

Location: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg

Type: Internship

Duration: 12‑month paid internship

About the Internship

Launch your career with Lesaka Technologies. This 12‑month paid internship gives you hands‑on experience, mentorship, and skill development in a leading South African fintech company.

About Lesaka Technologies

Lesaka Technologies is a dynamic fintech company that drives financial inclusion across Southern Africa. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK) and NASDAQ (LSAK), Lesaka offers a full range of financial services and software solutions to underserved consumers and merchants. Its integrated platform provides transactional banking, lending, insurance, cash management, card acquiring, supplier payments, and value‑added services, helping digitise commerce in informal and township economies.

With operations in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, Lesaka serves over 1.7 million consumers and more than 90 000 merchants, processing more than R72 billion in annual transaction throughput.

Why Join Us?

• Professional growth through real‑world experience
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Workshops to improve technical and soft skills
• Better career prospects in fintech
• Contribute to projects that promote financial inclusion and empower communities

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for passionate, driven, and committed young people who want to learn and grow. Ideal candidates:

• South African citizens aged 18–29
• Recent graduates with at least a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Currently unemployed and not studying full‑time during the programme
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute

Fields of Study

• IT – Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Product, Software Engineering
• IT – Desktop & Technical Support
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Sales, Commercial and Growth
• Finance & Accounting
• Fraud & Risk

What You’ll Do

• Assist teams with day‑to‑day operations and projects
• Support customer service, administrative, research, or technical tasks
• Participate in training and development workshops
• Contribute ideas to improve processes or services
• Gain exposure to key areas of the business

You will receive regular feedback, coaching sessions, and the chance to shadow experienced professionals.

Important Dates

Start Date: 1 March 2026

Application Deadline: 22 February 2026

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

• Certified copy of your ID
• Certified copy of your qualifications
• Short motivation letter (optional)

After applying, you will receive an email to complete an assessment, which is a required part of the application.

Ready to launch your career? Apply now by visiting the link below.

Apply for the Internship Programme 2026