TFG – YES Intern: Legal Compliance

TFG is looking for a legally trained graduate to join its Legal Compliance team as a YES Intern in Cape Town. This opportunity is suited to applicants with an LLB or Law degree who want to gain practical exposure to regulatory compliance, monitoring, reporting, legal research and financial services-related legislation within a large retail business.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This YES Intern: Legal Compliance opportunity is focused on supporting TFG’s compliance work across key regulatory areas. The intern will help the business maintain adherence to legislation such as the National Credit Act, Financial Intelligence legislation, the Consumer Protection Act, and other financial services-related laws.

The role also includes exposure to legal compliance work linked to TFG’s Rest of Africa operations. This makes the opportunity relevant for applicants who want to understand how compliance teams support a large retail group across different markets, regulatory requirements and business functions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This internship may suit law graduates who are interested in regulatory compliance, financial services legislation, consumer protection, risk management and legal research.

• Applicants with an LLB or Law degree.
• Graduates interested in legal compliance and financial services regulation.
• People who enjoy legal research, monitoring and report writing.
• Applicants who are detail-oriented and technically savvy.
• People who can manage deadlines and organise work effectively.
• Applicants who are willing to learn in a structured corporate environment.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful applicant will support Legal Compliance Specialists with monitoring, research, reporting and regulatory updates.

• Facilitate legal compliance related to the National Credit Act.
• Support compliance work linked to Financial Intelligence legislation.
• Assist with Consumer Protection Act compliance.
• Support financial services-related legal compliance.
• Assist with legal compliance work for Rest of Africa operations.
• Draft summaries of regulatory changes and their impact on the business.
• Conduct legal compliance monitoring under guidance.
• Support physical and automated compliance monitoring.
• Assist with reporting related to credit, financial services, financial intelligence and privacy legislation.
• Attend clarification meetings with the business regarding monitoring findings.
• Select monitoring samples.
• Interrogate automated monitoring results as part of first-line monitoring.
• Conduct legal research and news scanning for regulatory monitoring.

Note: This is a YES internship opportunity. The official listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Qualification requirements

• Relevant qualification required.
• LLB / Law degree.

Advantageous experience

• Prior compliance experience will be advantageous.

Skills required

• Verbal communication.
• Computer skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Understanding of policies and procedures.
• Numerical skills.
• Office systems.
• Policy and regulation awareness.
• Review and reporting skills.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical confidence and willingness to learn.

What legal compliance work really involves

Legal compliance work helps a business understand and follow the laws, regulations and internal controls that apply to its operations. In this role, the intern may help monitor whether business processes align with legislation, review findings, research regulatory changes and support reporting to the business.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Law degree, legal research ability, report writing, regulatory interest, attention to detail and any exposure to compliance, financial services law, consumer law, privacy law, credit law or risk management. If you completed coursework or research linked to the National Credit Act, FICA, POPIA, Consumer Protection Act or financial services regulation, include it clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• LLB / Law degree certificate, if completed.
• Latest academic transcript or academic record.
• Proof of any compliance, legal research, financial services, privacy, credit law or consumer law training, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows legal compliance interest and relevant legal subjects.

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About the sponsor

TFG is an internationally diversified retail group with a portfolio of fashion, lifestyle, apparel, jewellery, sportswear, mobile, technology, homeware and furniture brands. The group operates across store and online retail channels and focuses on omnichannel customer experiences through its range of speciality brands. More information is available on the official TFG Limited website and the TFG brands page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your LLB / Law degree easy to find on your CV.
• Highlight legal research, drafting, reporting and regulatory analysis experience.
• Mention any compliance-related coursework or experience.
• Include exposure to the National Credit Act, FICA, POPIA, Consumer Protection Act or financial services legislation if relevant.
• Show that you can manage deadlines, work carefully and communicate clearly.
• Keep your CV professional, accurate and focused on legal compliance readiness.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show an LLB or Law degree.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention legal compliance or regulatory work.
• Not highlighting legal research, report writing or attention to detail.
• Leaving out academic transcripts or qualification documents when requested.
• Not checking email or phone messages after applying.
• Applying late or waiting until the closing date.
• Using unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official TFG Careers page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official TFG Careers application page. Do not pay anyone for an internship application, interview, assessment, placement, background check, medical check, uniform or training opportunity. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official TFG careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official TFG Careers listing for the YES Intern: Legal Compliance role, Job Identification 12702. The listing confirms the job title, location, on-site work arrangement, posting date, application deadline, full-time schedule, responsibilities, qualification requirements, skills and application button.

The closing date was listed as 22 May 2026 at the time of verification.

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How to apply

1. Open the official TFG Careers application link below.
2. Read the full YES Intern: Legal Compliance vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the LLB / Law degree requirement and skills requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV, academic transcript and supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV highlights legal compliance, research, reporting and regulatory interest.
6. Complete the online application through the official TFG Careers page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Preference will be given, but not limited, to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.