Discovery invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Finance Administrator Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Business Unit: Vitality RSA
Programme Type: Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
Duration: 18 months
About the Discovery Finance Administrator Internship
Discovery is offering a structured Work-Integrated Learning opportunity for Financial Management learners who require practical workplace experience in order to complete their qualification.
The internship provides exposure to a professional finance environment while allowing learners to apply the theoretical knowledge gained through their studies.
The programme is designed for candidates who have completed an N6 Certificate in Financial Management and require an 18-month workplace placement to qualify for a National Diploma.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate may assist with:
- Financial administration.
- Processing and capturing financial transactions.
- Accounts Payable support.
- Accounts Receivable support.
- Invoice processing.
- Invoice verification.
- Account reconciliations.
- Statement reconciliations.
- Financial reporting support.
- Record keeping.
- Document management.
- Data capturing.
- Maintaining financial records.
- Audit support.
- Compliance-related activities.
- Project administration.
- Finance-related initiatives.
- General administrative support within the Finance department.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric or Grade 12.
- Completed N6 Certificate in Financial Management from a recognised TVET College.
- A requirement to complete an 18-month Work-Integrated Learning placement in order to obtain a National Diploma.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
- Basic understanding of financial principles.
- Basic knowledge of bookkeeping.
- Basic understanding of accounting processes.
Advantageous Requirements
The following will be advantageous:
- Exposure to accounting systems.
- Exposure to financial systems.
- Previous administrative practical exposure.
- Previous finance-related practical exposure.
Personal Attributes and Skills
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Accuracy.
- Good numerical skills.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Good relationship-building skills.
- Collaboration skills.
- High levels of integrity.
- Confidentiality.
- Service excellence.
- Ability to work systematically.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Task-driven approach.
- Process-driven approach.
- Good verbal communication.
- Good written communication.
- Customer-service orientation.
Employment Equity
Discovery is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered during the recruitment process.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Discovery Careers website.
Click here to apply for Discovery Finance Administrator Internship 2026
Important Application Information
Applicants should ensure that:
- They have completed an N6 Certificate in Financial Management.
- They require an 18-month workplace placement to complete their National Diploma.
- Their CV clearly reflects their educational background.
- They meet the minimum Microsoft Office and Excel requirements.
- Their application is submitted through the official Discovery Careers portal.
Closing Date
Not specified in the information provided.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible while the vacancy remains available.