Lesaka Internship Programme 2026

12-month paid internship | Locations: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Polokwane

Are you a recent graduate eager to make a meaningful impact in the fintech industry? The Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills development in a leading South African fintech company.

About Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka Technologies is a dynamic fintech company committed to driving financial inclusion across Southern Africa. Listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK) and NASDAQ (LSAK), Lesaka provides a comprehensive suite of financial services and software solutions to underserved consumers and merchants. Through its integrated platform, Lesaka offers transactional banking, lending, insurance, cash management, card acquiring, supplier payments, and value-added services, facilitating the digitization of commerce in informal and township economies.

With a presence in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, Lesaka serves over 1.7 million consumers and more than 90,000 merchants, processing over R72 billion in annual transaction throughput. (Lesaka Technologies website)

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a leading fintech company
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from industry experts and seasoned professionals
• Skill Development: Participate in workshops to enhance both technical and soft skills
• Career Advancement: Improve your employability and career prospects in the fintech sector
• Impactful Work: Contribute to initiatives that promote financial inclusion and empower communities

Who Should Apply?
We are seeking passionate, driven, and committed young individuals who are eager to learn and grow. Ideal candidates should:

• Be South African citizens aged 18–29
• Be recent graduates with a minimum of a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Be currently unemployed and not studying full-time during the programme
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute

Fields of Study
We welcome applications from graduates in the following fields:

• IT (Data Analytics, BI, Product, Software Engineering)
• IT (Desktop & Technical Support)
• HR
• Legal
• Sales, Commercial and Growth
• Marketing & Communications
• Finance & Accounting
• Procurement
• Fraud & Risk

What You’ll Do
As an intern, you will be placed in a structured role with responsibilities that may include:

• Assisting teams with day-to-day operations and projects
• Supporting customer service, administrative, research, or technical tasks
• Participating in training and development workshops
• Contributing ideas to improve processes or services
• Gaining exposure to key areas of the business

You will also benefit from regular feedback, coaching sessions, and the opportunity to shadow experienced professionals.

Important Dates

• Start Date: 1 or 15 March 2026
• Application Deadline: 20 February 2026

Ready to Launch Your Career?
Submit your application by providing the following documents:

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

Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career with Lesaka Technologies—where customer service, innovation delivers impact.

ONLINE APPLICATION