Pepkor Lifestyle – Graduate internship

Graduate internship programmes can help young graduates gain structured workplace experience, build professional confidence and apply their studies in a real business environment. Pepkor Lifestyle is recruiting graduates for a 12-month retail SETA-funded work-integrated learning experience at Pepkor Lifestyle Finance in Sandton, Gauteng.

This opportunity is aimed at young, vibrant and passionate graduates who want to grow their careers within Pepkor Lifestyle Finance, a financial entity under the Pepkor Lifestyle Group.

Important: The official listing states that this vacancy is only open to EE candidates. Applicants must also be South African citizens with a valid South African ID and must be under the age of 30.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Graduate Internship Programme with Pepkor Lifestyle Finance in Sandton, Gauteng.

The official advert states that Pepkor Lifestyle is looking for young, vibrant and passionate graduates to be employed on a 12-month retail SETA-funded work-integrated learning experience.

The internship is designed to give graduates structured workplace experience while helping them develop within Pepkor Lifestyle Finance, a financial entity under the Pepkor Lifestyle Group.

The programme aims to develop young, motivated and high-performing graduates who can bring their talent into the organisation and gain practical workplace exposure.

The official advert does not state the stipend amount, exact start date, working hours, number of positions, benefits or whether permanent employment may be available after the 12-month programme.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a young South African graduate under the age of 30 who has completed a relevant degree or diploma and wants structured workplace experience in a finance, data, business administration or call centre operations environment.

It may be suitable for graduates with a BSc in Data Science, a BCom in Finance, or a Diploma in Business Administration.

The Business Administration stream may especially suit applicants with experience or interest in call centre operations, as stated in the official advert.

The programme may also suit candidates who learn quickly, take initiative, work well independently and in teams, communicate well, and are interested in customer service and business improvement.

Because the vacancy is based in Sandton, applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the workplace if required.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following key responsibilities and programme activities:

Onboarding and workplace learning

• Attend onboarding and induction programmes.
• Attend meetings that provide information about different functions of the company.
• Gain structured workplace experience.
• Learn from professionals who support graduate growth.
• Build professional habits in a corporate and financial services environment.

Supervised work and business support

• Execute duties as required under the supervision of senior employees.
• Support tasks linked to business objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to help achieve organisational goals.
• Work independently where required.
• Work as part of a team environment when needed.

Research, trends and presentations

• Perform research within various functions of the company.
• Document trends such as new technology, best practices and related business improvements.
• Make presentations that may be used for evaluation.
• Develop written and verbal communication skills.
• Use judgement and critical thinking to support decisions.

Store and location exposure

• Visit different locations or stores to gain hands-on working experience.
• Understand how business functions connect with retail operations.
• Build practical exposure to the wider Pepkor Lifestyle environment.
• Develop awareness of customer service and operational needs.
• Learn from different workplace settings and teams.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Pepkor Lifestyle may allocate additional reasonable internship, finance, data, administration, call centre operations, research, reporting, presentation, customer service or project-support duties according to programme and business requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must be suitably qualified from an accredited university or tertiary institution.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have a valid South African ID.
• Must be under the age of 30.
• Must be an EE candidate, as the official listing states that the vacancy is only open to EE candidates.
• Must hold a degree or diploma in one of the fields listed in the official advert.
• Must be able to learn quickly.
• Should show resilience and adaptability.
• Should be able to take initiative.
• Should be able to critically analyse information and use judgement to make decisions.
• Should be able to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Should be able to build and maintain working relationships.
• Should have a high standard of work ethic.
• Should have good presentation skills.
• Should have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Should understand and be able to enhance customer service.
• Must submit all required documents when applying.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Required fields of study

The official advert states that Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking graduates who hold a degree or diploma in one of the following fields:

• BSc in Data Science.
• BCom in Finance, for candidates who want to become a Chartered Accountant.
• Diploma in Business Administration, preferably with experience or interest in Call Centre Operations.

Applicants should clearly state the exact qualification name, institution, completion status and field of study on their CV and application profile.

Age and citizenship requirement explained

The official advert states that applicants must be South African citizens in possession of a valid South African ID and must be under the age of 30.

Applicants should make sure that their ID number, date of birth and citizenship information are entered correctly during the online application process.

Applicants who do not meet the age or citizenship requirements should not assume that they qualify unless Pepkor Lifestyle confirms otherwise.

EE status requirement explained

The official vacancy states that the EE status is “Only open to EE candidates”.

Applicants should answer all Employment Equity-related questions honestly and accurately during the official application process.

Candidates should not submit false information to try to meet eligibility criteria. Employment Equity information may be assessed during recruitment.

Document requirements

The official advert states that candidates will be required to submit the following documents when applying:

• An updated CV.
• Certified copy of ID.
• Certified copy of certificate or qualifications.
• Certified copy of transcript or tertiary results.
• Certified copies must not be older than 3 months.

Applicants should prepare these documents before starting the online application to reduce the risk of submitting an incomplete application.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Ability to learn quickly.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Initiative.
• Critical thinking and judgement.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships.
• Strong work ethic.
• Presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Customer service mindset.
• Interest in finance, data, business administration or call centre operations.
• Willingness to learn across different company functions.
• Professional attitude during meetings, induction and workplace activities.

What this opportunity really means

This is a structured 12-month graduate internship linked to work-integrated learning.

The successful graduate should expect supervised workplace duties, onboarding, meetings, research, presentations and exposure to different functions of the company.

The programme may be especially useful for graduates in Data Science, Finance or Business Administration who want early-career exposure in a retail finance environment.

The official advert states that graduates may visit different locations or stores to gain hands-on working experience. Applicants should therefore be prepared for possible movement between workplace settings if required by the programme.

Applicants should confirm stipend or salary, start date, working hours, reporting line, workplace location arrangements and any additional programme conditions directly with Pepkor Lifestyle if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of South African ID, not older than 3 months.
• Certified copy of certificate or qualification, not older than 3 months.
• Certified copy of transcript or tertiary results, not older than 3 months.
• Details of your BSc Data Science, BCom Finance or Business Administration qualification.
• Examples of academic projects, research, data work, finance exposure, administration work or call centre operations interest, where relevant.
• Examples showing presentation skills and written communication.
• Examples showing teamwork, initiative and ability to learn quickly.
• Information confirming that you are a South African citizen.
• Information confirming that you are under the age of 30.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any additional supporting documents requested through the official Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify application platform.

Need assistance with CVs, certified documents and application preparation? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

Important note for applicants

This is a 12-month retail SETA-funded work-integrated learning opportunity. It is not advertised as a permanent job.

The official advert states that the vacancy is only open to EE candidates. Applicants should answer all eligibility and Employment Equity questions honestly.

The official advert requires applicants to be South African citizens with a valid SA ID and to be under the age of 30.

The official advert requires certified copies of ID, qualifications and transcript or tertiary results, and these certified copies must not be older than 3 months.

The official advert does not state the stipend amount, exact start date, working hours, number of positions, benefits or whether permanent employment may be available after the programme.

The official Simplify platform includes Pepkor terms and conditions relating to processing personal information under POPIA. Applicants should read the privacy and application terms carefully before submitting personal information.

About the sponsor

Pepkor Lifestyle is part of the Pepkor Group and operates in furniture, household appliances, consumer electronics, technology goods and consumer finance.

Pepkor Lifestyle provides value-conscious mass-market customers in Southern Africa with products and financial services that support a comfortable lifestyle.

The official vacancy is based in Pepkor Lifestyle Finance, a financial entity under the Pepkor Lifestyle Group.Learn more through the Pepkor Lifestyle website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply as soon as possible because no closing date is stated in the official advert.
• Prepare certified copies before starting the online application.
• Make sure all certified copies are not older than 3 months.
• Clearly show your qualification, institution and field of study on your CV.
• Highlight Data Science, Finance, Business Administration or Call Centre Operations exposure where relevant.
• Include academic projects, presentations, research or customer-service examples if relevant.
• Show that you can learn quickly, take initiative and work in a team.
• Use a professional email address that you check regularly.
• Do not exaggerate qualifications, age, citizenship or Employment Equity-related information.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without one of the required qualifications.
• Applying without being a South African citizen with a valid SA ID.
• Applying while aged 30 or older.
• Not preparing certified copies that are less than 3 months old.
• Forgetting to upload a certified ID copy.
• Forgetting to upload certified qualification documents.
• Forgetting to upload certified transcript or tertiary results.
• Submitting a CV that does not show the field of study clearly.
• Not showing relevant data, finance, administration or call centre operations interest where applicable.
• Providing incorrect contact details.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Waiting too long to apply when no closing date is stated.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify recruitment page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Pepkor Lifestyle or Pepkor website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, certification, equipment or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure an internship opportunity.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Pepkor Lifestyle internship.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications, transcripts and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Pepkor Lifestyle vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify recruitment listing for Graduate Internship Programme.

The official listing confirmed the job title, employer, Sandton location, contract type, posted date, Pepkor Lifestyle Finance division, internship minimum experience, financial services primary industry, finance functional area, EE-only status, programme overview, minimum requirements, required fields of study, applicant requirements, required documents, responsibilities and official application route.

The official listing also confirmed that the programme is a 12-month retail SETA-funded work-integrated learning experience and that candidates must submit an updated CV, certified ID copy, certified qualification documents and certified transcript or tertiary results, with certified copies not older than 3 months.

The official advert did not state the stipend amount, exact start date, working hours, number of positions, benefits, closing date or whether permanent employment may be available after the 12-month programme when last checked.

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

How to apply

1. Open the official Pepkor Lifestyle application link below.
2. Read the complete Graduate Internship Programme vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the qualification, citizenship, age and EE-status requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV.
5. Prepare certified copies of your ID, qualification documents and transcript or tertiary results.
6. Make sure certified copies are not older than 3 months.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Create a Simplify candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete all personal, education, employment, eligibility and declaration questions honestly.
10. Enter your Data Science, Finance, Business Administration, call centre operations, research, presentation and customer-service information accurately.
11. Upload all required documents through the official Simplify platform.
12. Read the terms and conditions carefully before submitting personal information.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit the application as soon as possible while the official listing remains available.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official advert does not state an application closing date.

The vacancy was posted on 29 May 2026 and was available when last verified on 29 June 2026. Pepkor Lifestyle may close or remove the listing once enough applications have been received or once recruitment requirements have been met.

Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible while the official listing remains available.