Job Description

Kickstart your career at Pepkor Payments and Lending!
We are looking for Software Developer Interns to join our dynamic Technology team for 18 months. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software development, supporting key business processes while working alongside our skilled developers.
About PPL:
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. At PPL, we 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 clinic
• Friendly & collaborative work environment
• Onsite Canteen with Subsidized meals

Purpose of the Role:
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

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

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

Requirements to apply:

• BSc in Information Science or related degree
• Core languages: C#, SQL, Angular

Don't miss out on this chance to build your future. Apply now and start your journey with Pepkor Payments and Lending!
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Pepkor Payments and Lending is committed to create equal employment opportunities.

Skills Required