Lesaka Internship Programme 2026 - Merchant Division

Launch Your Career with the Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme! 12-month paid internship | Locations: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg 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 1829 Be recent graduates with a minimum of a National Diploma or Bachelors 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 (Technical) Business Admin / Management Fraud & Risk Accounting or have had credit, mathematics or reconciliations modules will be advantageous What Youll 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 : 15 March 2026 Application Deadline : 02 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) You will receive an email following your application to complete an assessment, this is also a requirement for your application. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your career with Lesaka Technologieswhere customer service, innovation delivers impact.