Company: Lesaka Technologies
Location: Mthatha
Duration: 12-Month Paid Internship
Ready to Launch Your Sales Career in Fintech?
If you’re ambitious, confident, and serious about building a career in sales — this is your moment.
Lesaka Technologies is offering a 12-month paid Sales Internship designed to give young South Africans real field experience — not admin work disguised as training.
This programme is built for future sales professionals who want hands-on exposure, real targets, and real growth.
About Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka is a leading fintech company driving financial inclusion across Southern Africa.
Listed on the:
- Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK)
- NASDAQ (LSAK)
The company provides:
- Transactional banking
- Lending and insurance
- Digital payment solutions
- Card acquiring
- Cash management
- Supplier payments
Lesaka supports over 1.7 million consumers and 90,000+ merchants, helping digitize commerce in township and informal economies.
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What You’ll Actually Be Doing
This is a field-based internship — not a desk job.
You will:
- Support Account Sales Executives in driving new business
- Engage directly with merchants and small business owners
- Promote prepaid and digital payment solutions
- Assist with onboarding new clients
- Conduct field visits in assigned territories
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Learn how to manage sales targets and pipelines
- Attend structured sales training sessions
You’ll work with real customers, real targets, and real performance metrics.
Who Should Apply?
You must:
- Be between 18–29 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Be currently unemployed
- Have a Matric (Grade 12) certificate
Advantageous:
- Diploma or Degree in Sales, Business Management, BCom, or related field
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll succeed if you are:
- Confident and comfortable speaking to people
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Resilient and target-driven
- Professional and presentable
- Willing to travel
- Computer literate
If you enjoy convincing, negotiating, and closing deals — this is your space.
What You’ll Gain
This internship is designed to build real sales professionals, not observers.
You’ll gain:
- 12 months of structured workplace experience
- Field sales and territory management exposure
- Merchant onboarding experience
- Practical sales and negotiation skills
- Experience in fintech and digital commerce
- Mentorship from experienced sales leaders
- A strong, credible addition to your CV
This could be the foundation for a long-term career in sales, fintech, or business development.

How to Apply
FAQ Section
1. Is the Lesaka Internship paid?
Yes. This is a 12-month paid internship programme.
2. Do I need a degree to apply?
A Matric certificate is required. A diploma or degree in a related field is advantageous but not mandatory.
3. Is this a desk-based internship?
No. This is a field-based sales internship involving direct engagement with merchants.
4. What industry experience will I gain?
You’ll gain exposure to fintech, digital payments, client acquisition, and territory management.
5. Can this internship lead to permanent employment?
While not guaranteed, strong performance and experience gained can open doors within sales and fintech sectors.
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