Lesaka Technologies invites high-performing graduates and final-year students to apply for the APEX Graduate Programme 2027 – Future Leaders Accelerator in Johannesburg.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Programme Duration: 18 months
About the Lesaka APEX Graduate Programme
APEX is Lesaka Technologies’ Future Leaders Accelerator, designed for graduates who want more than a traditional graduate programme.
Successful candidates will join Lesaka as permanent employees from Day 1, with real responsibilities, business deliverables and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects.
Over the 18-month programme, graduates will develop professional, commercial, technical and leadership capabilities while gaining exposure to different parts of Lesaka’s fintech business.
What the Programme Offers
Successful graduates can expect:
- Permanent employment from the start.
- Real business responsibilities.
- A dedicated line manager.
- Exposure to different functions and geographies.
- Opportunities to work with senior leaders.
- Strategic business challenges.
- AI and technology exposure.
- Leadership development.
- Commercial and strategic thinking development.
- Communication and influencing skills.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Community and CSI participation.
The programme concludes with an executive-sponsored business challenge and a recommendation presented to senior leadership.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A minimum 75% academic average.
- A relevant qualification aligned to:
- Technology
- Finance
- Operations
- Evidence of leadership through university, work, community, entrepreneurial or other activities.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Strong analytical ability.
- A desire to create impact and improve how things work.
- Curiosity about technology, business and financial services.
- Adaptability and willingness to work across different functions and environments.
Previous fintech experience is not required.
Final-year students may also be considered.
Technology Stream Opportunities
Cybersecurity Analyst
Successful graduates may work on securing customer transactions and protecting Lesaka’s technology environment.
Data Analyst
The role focuses on extracting insights from large-scale fintech data.
Developer / Business Analyst
Graduates may contribute to building and improving fintech solutions.
AI / Automation Engineer
This role focuses on identifying opportunities to use AI and automation to improve processes and solve business problems.
Security Operations Analyst
The role focuses on protecting Lesaka’s systems and customer data.
Finance Stream Opportunities
Group Accountant
Graduates may gain exposure to accounting across Lesaka’s fintech ecosystem.
Finance Sales Analyst
The role focuses on customer economics and profitable growth.
Junior Finance Analyst
Graduates will develop financial discipline and commercial thinking.
Junior Insights Analyst
This role involves turning data into business insights and decisions.
Risk Analyst
The role focuses on identifying, measuring and mitigating financial risk.
Operations Stream Opportunities
Operations & Projects Graduate
Graduates may contribute to complex cross-divisional projects.
Commercial Strategy Analyst
The role focuses on business strategy and competitive positioning.
Junior Commercial Decision Analyst
Graduates will support data-driven commercial decision-making.
Fraud Risk Analyst
The role focuses on detecting and preventing fraud and protecting customers.
Who Should Apply?
The programme may be suitable for graduates interested in careers in:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Software Development
- Business Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automation
- Finance
- Accounting
- Risk Management
- Fraud Risk
- Commercial Strategy
- Operations
- Project Management
- Financial Services
- Fintech
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Updated CV.
- Academic transcript.
- Copies of completed qualifications or certificates, where applicable.
Final-year students may also apply.
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted, as incomplete applications may not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Lesaka Technologies recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Lesaka Technologies APEX Graduate Programme 2027
Applicants should complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents.
Closing Date: 30 October 2026