This Fintech Internship Programme offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills development in a leading South African fintech company - Lesaka Technologies.
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Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 – Paid 12-Month Opportunity
Duration: 12 Months (Paid Internship)
EE Status: Open to EE candidates only
Start Date: 1 March 2026
Closing Date: 22 February 2026
The Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 offers recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in South Africa’s fast-growing fintech sector. This structured 12-month paid internship provides practical workplace exposure, mentorship and professional development.
About Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka Technologies is a leading fintech company focused on driving financial inclusion across Southern Africa. Listed on the JSE (LSK) and NASDAQ (LSAK), the company delivers financial services and software solutions to underserved consumers and merchants.
Its integrated platform provides transactional banking, lending, insurance, cash management, card acquiring and supplier payment solutions. Lesaka operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, supporting over 1.7 million consumers and more than 90,000 merchants.
Why Apply for the Lesaka Internship?
Interns will benefit from:
• Hands-on experience in a leading fintech environment
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Technical and soft skills development workshops
• Improved employability and career prospects
• Exposure to initiatives that promote financial inclusion
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
• Be South African citizens aged 18–29
• Hold a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Be currently unemployed and not studying full-time
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be proactive, adaptable and eager to learn
Fields of Study Considered
Graduates from the following fields are encouraged to apply:
• IT (Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Product, Software Engineering)
• IT (Desktop and Technical Support)
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Sales, Commercial and Growth
• Finance and Accounting
• Fraud and Risk
Internship Responsibilities
As a Lesaka intern, you may:
• Support teams with daily operations and project work
• Assist with customer service, administration, research or technical tasks
• Attend training and development sessions
• Contribute ideas to improve business processes
• Gain exposure to key functional areas within the organisation
Interns will receive regular feedback, coaching and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals.
If you are a recent graduate looking to start your career in fintech, the Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 offers valuable industry experience in Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg.
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