Sales Internship Opportunity at Lesaka Technologies Mthatha

About Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka Technologies is a leading South African fintech company committed to promoting financial inclusion across Southern Africa. Listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK) and NASDAQ (LSAK), the company provides a comprehensive suite of financial services and software solutions to underserved consumers and merchants. Lesaka’s integrated platform offers transactional banking, lending, insurance, cash management, card acquiring, supplier payments, and value-added services, enabling the digitization of commerce in informal and township economies. With operations 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.

Internship Overview
The Lesaka Technologies Sales Internship is a 12-month paid programme based in Mthatha, designed to provide hands-on sales experience in a high-growth fintech environment. This is a field-based internship, offering practical exposure to real clients, territory management, and commercial operations. The programme is ideal for ambitious, target-driven individuals who are eager to gain real-world sales experience, build professional skills, and develop a strong foundation for a long-term career in sales.

Key Responsibilities
Interns will gain direct experience in sales activities, including:

• Supporting Account Sales Executives in driving new business growth
• Engaging directly with merchants and business owners to promote prepaid and digital payment solutions
• Assisting with onboarding new clients and strengthening client retention
• Conducting field visits within allocated territories
• Managing targets, pipelines, and sales performance metrics
• Participating in structured sales training and development sessions
• Learning how to handle objections, negotiate, and close deals effectively

Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• South African citizen aged between 18 and 29
• Currently unemployed
• Matric (Grade 12) certificate required; Diploma or Degree in Sales, Business Management, BCom, or related field advantageous
• Energetic, confident, and self-driven individuals
• Basic computer literacy
• Willingness to travel; a valid driver’s license and own vehicle is an advantage

Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and target-focused mindset
• Professional presentation and work ethic
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Enthusiasm for client interaction and sales success

What You’ll Gain
Participants in this internship will gain:

• 12 months of structured, hands-on workplace experience
• Practical exposure to client acquisition, merchant onboarding, and territory management
• Experience selling innovative prepaid and digital payment solutions
• Skills in negotiation, objection-handling, and sales strategy execution
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced sales leaders
• A credible addition to your CV and a solid foundation for a long-term sales career in fintech

Why Apply
This programme is designed to develop future sales professionals, not observers. Interns will gain real-world exposure to client interactions, sales targets, and revenue generation, preparing them for a successful career in the fast-growing fintech sector.

Qualified candidates can apply here before 3 March 2026.