Managed People Solutions – Finance Administrator Internship

Managed People Solutions is recruiting a Finance Administrator Intern for an 18-month workplace programme in Somerset West, Western Cape.

This opportunity is intended for an applicant who has completed an N6 TVET Certificate in Financial Management or a related field and wants to gain practical experience in finance administration.

The intern will support the Finance team with invoice processing, financial records, accounts payable and receivable, Excel data capturing, basic reconciliations, filing and general administration.

Important: This is an 18-month internship for applicants under the age of 28. It is not advertised as a permanent job, learnership, graduate programme or YES Youth opportunity.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is an 18-month finance internship offering practical workplace exposure to an N6 TVET graduate.

The successful applicant will support day-to-day financial administration while developing practical skills in financial data capturing, invoice processing, accounts administration, reconciliations, record keeping and reporting.

The programme is particularly suited to someone who has completed the theoretical component of an N6 Financial Management qualification and now wants relevant workplace experience.

The advert does not expressly state that the programme will satisfy a specific TVET work-integrated-learning requirement or lead to the award of a National Diploma. Candidates who require workplace experience for a diploma should confirm this with their college and Managed People Solutions.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Assist with capturing financial information.
• Update financial information when required.
• Help process invoices.
• Assist with processing other financial documents.
• Support accounts-payable activities.
• Support accounts-receivable activities.
• Help prepare financial records.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Capture information on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Keep spreadsheet records complete and accurate.
• Assist with basic financial reconciliations.
• Check financial information for accuracy.
• File finance-related documents.
• Organise financial records and supporting documents.
• Assist the Finance team with general administration.
• Provide support with basic financial reports.
• Complete other finance-related support tasks.
• Follow company procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial information.

The employer may allocate additional reasonable finance or administrative duties according to the team’s operational requirements.

Minimum requirements

• A completed N6 TVET Certificate in Financial Management or a related field.
• Applicants must be under 28 years old.
• Computer literacy.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical finance skills.
• Professional conduct.
• Good organisational ability.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Age requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be under 28 years old.

This normally means an applicant should be 27 or younger when applying. The advert does not provide a separate minimum age or explain the date on which age will be assessed.

Applicants should enter their personal information accurately and should not change their date of birth to meet the requirement.

Qualification requirement explained

The main academic requirement is a completed N6 TVET Certificate in Financial Management or a related field.

Applicants should list the full name of their qualification, TVET college, subjects completed and completion date on their applications.

The phrase “related field” is not defined in the vacancy. Candidates with another N6 finance or accounting-related programme may apply, but Managed People Solutions will decide whether the qualification is sufficiently relevant.

The advert does not say that a diploma or university degree is required.

Experience requirement

The vacancy is classified at internship level and does not require a stated number of months or years of previous employment experience.

Applicants may include relevant TVET projects, practical assignments, volunteering or temporary administrative experience where applicable.

Any experience included in the application must be genuine and should clearly explain the duties performed.

Finance knowledge that may be useful

• Basic understanding of financial administration.
• Invoice-processing knowledge.
• Accounts-payable fundamentals.
• Accounts-receivable fundamentals.
• Basic reconciliation knowledge.
• Financial record keeping.
• Numerical accuracy.
• Spreadsheet data capturing.
• Document filing and organisation.
• Confidential handling of financial information.

The intern will work in a support capacity and should follow the Finance team’s approved procedures rather than making unauthorised financial decisions.

Microsoft Excel requirement

Good Microsoft Excel skills are specifically required because the intern will capture financial information and maintain spreadsheet records.

Applicants should state their genuine level of Excel ability. Useful entry-level skills may include accurate data entry, worksheet organisation, formatting, sorting, filtering and basic formulas.

The advert does not require an advanced Excel certificate or name specific functions that applicants must know.

Skills and attributes

• Attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of financial processes.
• Good numerical skills.
• Administrative ability.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Reliable work habits.
• Professional conduct.
• Organisational skills.
• Clear communication.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Respect for confidential information.

Confidentiality and accuracy

The position involves access to financial records, invoices and other business information. The intern must maintain confidentiality and follow company procedures when capturing, filing or discussing this information.

Applicants should demonstrate attention to detail because incorrect figures, duplicate entries or missing documents can affect financial administration and reporting.

Location clarification

The structured vacancy location is Somerset West in the Western Cape.

The vacancy title and description spell the location as “Sommerset.” This appears to be a spelling error because the official location field uses Somerset West.

The street address and exact workplace site are not disclosed. Applicants should confirm the reporting address if invited to an interview or offered the internship.

Programme duration and working arrangements

The internship will run for 18 months.

The advert does not state the programme’s starting date, daily working hours, remote-working arrangements, leave conditions or whether weekend work may be required.

No transport, accommodation or relocation support is mentioned. Applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to Somerset West for the full programme period.

Stipend information

A monthly stipend is officially confirmed for this internship.

Applicants should confirm payment dates, deductions and any additional conditions from the official internship agreement if selected.

What applicants should understand

• This is an 18-month internship rather than permanent employment.
• The programme requires a completed N6 TVET qualification.
• The qualification must be in Financial Management or a related field.
• Applicants must be under 28 years old.
• Previous employment experience is not expressly required.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills are required.
• A monthly stipend is confirmed.
• The closing date is not displayed.
• The number of available internship positions is not stated.
• The advert does not confirm permanent employment after the internship.
• The advert does not expressly confirm that the placement will lead to a National Diploma.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.

Documents and information to prepare

• An updated CV, if requested by the recruitment system.
• N6 TVET Certificate details.
• Complete academic results or transcript, if requested.
• Matric information.
• TVET college name and attendance dates.
• Accurate work-history information, where applicable.
• Correct contact details.
• A professional email address.
• Current residential location and postal code.
• Any additional supporting documents requested during screening.

Application-form information

The official application page asks candidates to provide:

• First and last name.
• Email address.
• Gender.
• Cellphone number.
• Ethnicity.
• Province or state.
• Town or city.
• Postal code.
• Experience summary.
• Work history.
• Education information.

The live application page does not currently display a separate vacancy questionnaire or closing date. Applicants should nevertheless ensure that their N6 qualification and age eligibility are clear in the information submitted.

Application checklist

• Confirm that you are under 28 years old.
• Confirm that your N6 qualification has been completed.
• Check that the qualification is in Financial Management or a related field.
• Prepare accurate TVET college and education dates.
• Describe your Microsoft Excel skills honestly.
• Add any relevant financial-administration experience.
• Complete your work history accurately.
• Check that your cellphone number is correct.
• Use an email address that you can access regularly.
• Review the application before submitting it.
• Keep proof that the application was submitted.

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About Managed People Solutions

Managed People Solutions is a South African human-capital solutions provider. Its services include recruitment, workforce management, sales, merchandising, learning and development, people and culture, and market and business intelligence.

Official website: Managed People Solutions

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply as soon as possible because no closing date is displayed.
• Show your completed N6 Financial Management qualification clearly.
• Include the name of your TVET college.
• List relevant finance subjects or modules.
• Explain your Microsoft Excel ability.
• Include practical examples of numerical and administrative work.
• Check all figures and employment dates before submitting.
• Show that you understand the importance of confidentiality.
• Use a professional email address.
• Monitor your email and cellphone for recruitment communication.

Common application mistakes

• Applying without a completed N6 qualification.
• Failing to show the field of the N6 qualification.
• Ignoring the under-28 age requirement.
• Listing advanced Excel skills that the applicant cannot demonstrate.
• Entering incorrect education or employment dates.
• Leaving the experience-summary section incomplete.
• Providing an inaccessible email address.
• Submitting without checking contact details.
• Assuming that the programme guarantees a permanent position.
• Waiting for a closing date to be announced before applying.

Scam warning (important)

Apply only through the official Managed People Solutions recruitment portal.

• Do not pay anyone to submit an internship application.
• Do not pay for an interview, assessment, training placement or guaranteed appointment.
• Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• Do not allow another person to take control of your applicant profile.
• Be cautious of unofficial messages promising immediate appointment.
• Upload personal documents only through an authorised recruitment process.
• Verify suspicious communication through the company’s official website.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Managed People Solutions Simplify vacancy and application pages.

The listing confirmed the Finance Administrator Intern title, Somerset West location, 18-month duration, completed N6 qualification requirement, under-28 age requirement, monthly stipend, duties and skills.

The structured vacancy data classifies the opportunity under the wine and spirits industry and finance functional area. However, the advert does not identify a separate host company or client.

The vacancy does not state a closing date, starting date, number of positions, working hours, street address or guarantee of permanent employment after completion.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official application page using the button below.
2. Confirm that the vacancy is for Finance Administrator Intern in Somerset West.
3. Read the complete 18-month internship description.
4. Confirm that you have completed the required N6 qualification.
5. Confirm that you meet the under-28 age requirement.
6. Enter your personal and contact information.
7. Complete the experience-summary and work-history sections.
8. Add your complete N6 education information.
9. Upload or provide any additional documents requested by the portal.
10. Read and accept the application terms and conditions.
11. Check the application for errors.
12. Submit and keep the confirmation for your records.

Application Closing Date

No official closing date is displayed on the vacancy or application page.

The opportunity was active when verified on 12 August 2026. Applicants should apply as soon as possible because the vacancy may be withdrawn once sufficient applications have been received.