Pepkor Payments and Lending (PPL)
Cape Town, South Africa | 18-Month Programme | Full-Time, In-Office
Application Deadline: 06 February 2026

Launch Your Career in Financial Technology

Are you a recent graduate passionate about technology and problem-solving? Pepkor Payments and Lending (PPL) is offering an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career as a Systems Analyst Intern within our innovative Technology team.

About Pepkor Payments and Lending

PPL is the financial services division of the Pepkor Group, one of South Africa’s largest retail conglomerates. We’re committed to advancing financial inclusion by providing accessible credit, payment solutions, personal loans, and insurance products to value-conscious consumers nationwide. Through our extensive retail network, we deliver responsible and affordable financial services that make a real difference in people’s everyday lives.

The Opportunity

This comprehensive 18-month internship programme offers invaluable hands-on experience in systems analysis and IT solution delivery. You’ll work alongside experienced technology professionals, gaining practical skills in translating business requirements into effective technical solutions. This is more than just an internship—it’s a career launchpad that will equip you with the expertise and experience needed to excel in the technology sector.

Based at our Cape Town office, you’ll be embedded within either our core Technology team or our specialized Dialler team, contributing to real projects that impact our business and customers.

What You’ll Do

As a Systems Analyst Intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Requirements Analysis: Review and interrogate business requirements from Business Analysts and stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility and completeness
• Solution Design Support: Assist in designing system and technical solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards
• Technical Documentation: Prepare functional specifications, data flows, system integration diagrams (UML), and comprehensive integration notes
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Support functional testing activities, develop test scenarios, and assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) preparation
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with developers, testers, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Project Participation: Attend project meetings and contribute to solution discussions and technical analysis
• Process Improvement: Help maintain and enhance system and process documentation

Skills You’ll Develop

This internship provides exposure to:

• Requirements gathering and validation techniques
• Solution architecture and system design principles
• Software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices
• Technical documentation standards and best practices
• Agile project delivery and teamwork
• Stakeholder management and communication

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• BSc in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering
• Currently unemployed
• South African citizen aged 18-35 years
• Willingness to relocate to Cape Town (if not currently based there)
• Available for full-time, in-office work

Advantageous Skills:

• Knowledge of SQL
• Understanding of system design principles
• Familiarity with UML diagrams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Why Choose This Programme?

• Gain 18 months of structured, practical experience with a leading financial services provider
• Learn from industry professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Build your professional network within the Pepkor Group
• Develop technical and business skills that are highly valued in the job market
• Contribute to meaningful projects that promote financial inclusion

Application Process

Ready to take the first step? Applications close on 06 February 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your technology career with one of South Africa’s most respected organizations.

Visit the application portal and submit your CV along with relevant academic transcripts.

Pepkor Payments and Lending is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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