The Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 is now open — offering a 12-month paid internship for young South Africans with disabilities who are ready to build their careers in the fintech sector.
If you are a recent graduate looking for structured mentorship, real work experience, and exposure to a listed fintech group operating across Southern Africa, this opportunity is for you.
Quick Overview
Programme: Lesaka Internship Programme 2026
Duration: 12 Months (Paid Internship)
Locations: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Polokwane
Industry: Information Technology & Financial Services
Target Group: Candidates with disabilities
Start Date: 1 or 15 March 2026
Application Deadline: 20 February 2026
About Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka Technologies is a leading South African fintech company driving financial inclusion across Southern Africa. It is listed on:
- The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK)
- NASDAQ (LSAK)
The company provides:
- Transactional banking
- Lending and insurance
- Cash management
- Card acquiring
- Supplier payments
- Value-added digital services
Lesaka serves over 1.7 million consumers and more than 90,000 merchants, helping digitise commerce in informal and township economies.
Why You Should Apply
This internship is designed to develop graduates into capable professionals within the fintech environment.
You will gain:
- Hands-on industry experience
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Technical and soft skills training
- Career exposure in high-demand sectors
- Experience in a listed fintech environment
This is not just workplace exposure — it is structured career development.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 29 years old
- Be a recent graduate (National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree minimum)
- Be currently unemployed
- Not be studying full-time during the internship
- Be a candidate with a disability
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be proactive and eager to learn
Fields of Study Accepted
Lesaka welcomes graduates from:
IT & Technology
- Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence
- Product Development
- Software Engineering
- Desktop & Technical Support
Business & Corporate Functions
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Sales, Commercial & Growth
- Marketing & Communications
- Finance & Accounting
- Procurement
- Fraud & Risk
What You Will Be Doing
As an intern, you may:
- Assist with daily operations and team projects
- Support administrative, research, technical or customer-related tasks
- Participate in training workshops
- Contribute process improvement ideas
- Shadow experienced professionals
- Receive structured feedback and coaching
You will be placed in a structured role aligned to your qualification and career interest.
Required Documents
To apply, submit:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your qualifications
- Short motivation letter (optional but recommended)
Ensure all documents are clear and correctly uploaded.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 20 February 2026
Programme Start: 1 or 15 March 2026
Late applications may not be considered.
How to apply
Apply here: https://lesakatech.simplify.hr/vacancy/p6uhj5