Launch your retail career with the leading retailer Pepkor who have four internships available now. Apply today and gain the skills to succeed in South Africa’s vibrant wholesale and retail sector!
Pepkor Payments and Lending (PPL) forms part of the Pepkor Group, and operates as a division of Pepkor Trading (Pty) Ltd, serving as a central support structure for Capfin and Tenacity Financial Services.
Being part of one of South Africa’s largest and most trusted retail groups gives us a unique advantage: access to scale, expertise, and innovation. PPL deliver specialised lending and payment solutions that not only drive the success of our retail partners but also strengthen our own business performance.
Perks at PPL:
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Games lounge for relaxing
• Onsite wellness clinics
• Friendly & collaborative work environment
• Onsite Canteen with Subsidized meals
Business Analyst Internship
Purpose of the Role:
To understand business change needs, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting requirements and supporting the communication and delivery of those requirements to relevant parties.
Primarily the areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to:
• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Requirements Elicitation
• Requirements Management and Communication
• Requirements Analysis
What you’ll gain:
• Experience in Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Skills in Management and Communication of projects
• Ability to Prioritise Requirements and ensure they meet quality and control standards
• And much more!
Software Developer Internship
The Software Developer Intern will support the Software Delivery team in creating, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions that align with our business strategies. This role is ideal for someone keen to develop their skills and grow within a professional software environment.
What You’ll Gain Experience In:
• Databases: Practical exposure to industry standards like MS SQL Server and MySQL
• Core Languages & Tools: Build your coding expertise with C#, ASP.NET, MVC, XML, Rest API, HTML5, JavaScript, PHP, Angular, Bootstrap, SQL, and JSON
• Agile Development: Be part of agile projects and understand how to navigate real-time delivery cycles with a team
Key Responsibilities:
In this internship, you’ll:
• Tackle Real Business Needs: Work on identifying and defining technical solutions, turning ideas into structured plans
• Document Everything: Support documentation of system processes and improvements to foster knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to Coding Projects: Assist in writing, optimizing, and debugging code, always aiming to elevate quality and efficiency
• Support Testing: Get involved in unit testing, ensuring our products are top-notch
• Learn Through Doing: Dive into projects, attend team meetings, and collaborate with peers to bring ideas to life
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has a growth mindset and is always looking for ways to improve and adapt
• Is detail-oriented and a natural problem solver
• Thrives both independently and in collaborative settings
• Manages time effectively and can handle pressure when meeting deadlines
• Is ready to be hands-on, building and troubleshooting code in a live environment
Requirements to apply:
• BSc in Information Science or related degree
• Core languages: C#, SQL, Angular
Credit Risk Internship
You’ll work alongside our Data & Analytics and Credit Risk teams to:
• Analyse data to identify business trends and risk patterns
• Build reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions
• Develop and apply predictive models to improve business insights
• Gain exposure to BI, credit analytics, and data science processes
• Present insights that influence operational and credit performance
This role is ideal for graduates who enjoy problem-solving, data interpretation, and working in a fast-paced, analytical environment.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has a growth mindset and passion for data storytelling.
• Is detail-oriented and thrives on accuracy.
• Enjoys problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Works well independently and collaboratively.
• Can prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum requirements:
• Relevant degree in one of the following:
o BCom Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent analytical qualification
o B-Degree in Data Science
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar tools is advantageous
System Analyst Internship
The Systems Analyst Intern will support the Technology team in understanding business needs, documenting requirements, and assisting in the design and testing of system solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has strong analytical skills, and is eager to grow within the IT and business systems environment.
What You’ll Gain Experience In:
• Business Analysis: Gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Systems Design: Assisting in creating solution designs that align with business goals.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Supporting functional testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Documentation: Preparing process flows, system documentation, and user manuals.
• Collaboration: Working closely with developers, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Systems Analyst Intern, you’ll:
• Assist in gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements.
• Support the design of technical solutions that meet business needs.
• Contribute to testing activities, ensuring system functionality and quality.
• Help maintain documentation for systems and processes.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to solution discussions.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has a growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Enjoys solving problems and thinking logically.
• Is detail-oriented and comfortable working with both business and technical teams.
• Thrives in collaborative environments but can also work independently.
• Is organised and able to manage time effectively.
Requirements to apply:
• Qualification: BSc in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge of SQL, system design principles, or UML diagrams will be advantageous.
HOW TO APPLY
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