Finance Internship at The Services SETA – Apply Now!

Internship Details

📌 Job Title: Finance Intern
🏢 Organisation: Services SETA
📍 Location: Johannesburg North, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 29 December 2025
🆔 Reference Number: SS-124
📄 Job Type: Contract Internship
💰 Salary: R7,000 per month

Company Overview

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) is responsible for promoting skills development within the services sector in South Africa. The organisation plays a critical role in supporting workforce development through training initiatives, internships, and learnerships that enhance employability and professional growth.

Services SETA offers structured workplace exposure that equips graduates with practical skills aligned to national development priorities.

Internship Overview

The Finance Internship (JHB North) provides hands-on exposure to public sector finance operations. The intern will support the Finance Department with accounting, reporting, audit preparation, and supply chain-related financial processes.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates seeking practical experience in finance, accounting, and compliance within a structured, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with compiling financial statements and management reports

• Support accounting processes including journals, reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable

• Assist with cash flow management and monitoring of financial transactions

• Analyse financial reconciliations and variances

• Support asset and liability management processes

• Verify supporting documentation for invoices

• Process invoices and payments within agreed timelines

• Create and manage purchase orders

• Assist with supply chain management finance processes

• Compile weekly reports on invoice processing

• Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of schedules and documentation

• Assist with compliance to regulatory requirements and internal controls

• Participate in special finance-related projects as assigned

• Attend training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programmes

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems

• Manage finance-related queries

• Perform data capturing and general administrative duties

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (minimum NQF Level 4)

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Finance or Commerce (NQF Level 6)

Skills and Competencies

• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Good organisational and time-management abilities

• Ability to work with confidential financial information

• Computer literacy, particularly MS Excel

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment

Internship Application Tips

• Clearly state your Finance or Commerce qualification and NQF level

• Highlight any accounting, finance, or admin exposure, even academic projects

• Emphasise skills in Excel, data capturing, and reconciliations

• Show interest in public sector finance and compliance

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Keep your CV clear, structured, and relevant to finance administration

Policy

Services SETA is committed to fair recruitment practices and equal opportunity employment in line with applicable legislation and organisational policies.