The Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 is now open for applications in Polokwane, Limpopo. This 12-month paid internship offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and practical skills in a leading South African fintech company.If you are ambitious, target-driven, and eager to launch a career in sales, the Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 provides real field exposure, working with high-performing sales professionals who drive measurable impact.
Position Details
- Company: Lesaka Technologies
- Business Unit: Merchant
- Job Type: Internship (12 months, paid)
- Job Functional Area: Sales
- Minimum Experience: Internship / Entry-level
- Industry: Financial Services
- Location : Limpopo, Polokwane
- Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Requirements
- Be between 18 – 29 years old
- South African citizen
- Currently unemployed
- Matric (Grade 12) certificate required
- Diploma or Degree in Sales, Business Management, BCom, or related field advantageous
- Enjoy interacting with people, closing deals, and working in a fast-paced environment
Skills Required
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Energetic, self-driven, and target-focused
- Professional presentation and conduct
- Basic computer literacy
- Willingness to travel
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle advantageous
Key Responsibilities
Interns in the Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 will:
- Support Account Sales Executives in driving new business growth
- Engage directly with merchants and business owners
- Promote prepaid products, digital payments, and value-added services
- Assist with client onboarding and field visits
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Manage sales targets, pipelines, and performance metrics
- Participate in sales training and development sessions
- Gain exposure to real-world territory management and field sales execution
Why Apply for the Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026?
- 12 months of structured, hands-on workplace experience
- Practical exposure to client acquisition and merchant onboarding
- Real-world field sales experience and territory management
- Skills in negotiation, objection-handling, and relationship-building
- Mentorship from experienced sales leaders
- Opportunity to contribute to a leading fintech company driving financial inclusion
- Strong foundation for launching a long-term career in sales
Important Notes
- This is a field-based internship, providing practical exposure, not administrative tasks
- Applications will be evaluated based on merit, professionalism, and motivation
- Selected candidates will receive mentorship and coaching from experienced sales leaders