Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Company: Pepkor Payments and Lending (PPL)
Reference Number: PPL-86
Job Type: Internship (18 Months) | Work Level: Student/Graduate
Employment Equity: Yes
Salary: Market Related
Kickstart Your Career at Pepkor Payments and Lending!
We’re on the lookout for Software Developer Interns to join our vibrant Technology Team for an 18-month internship. This is your chance to gain real development experience, work on meaningful projects, and grow within a professional software environment alongside skilled, supportive developers.
About Pepkor Payments and Lending (PPL)
PPL forms part of the Pepkor Group and operates as the central support hub for Capfin and Tenacity Financial Services. As one of South Africa’s most trusted retail groups, we combine scale, expertise, and innovation to deliver cutting-edge lending and payment solutions.
Perks at PPL
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🎉 Reward & Recognition Programme
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🎮 Games Lounge
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🏥 Onsite Wellness Clinic
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🤝 Friendly, Collaborative Environment
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🍽️ Subsidised Meals at Onsite Canteen
Purpose of the Role
The Software Developer Intern will support the Software Delivery Team in developing, maintaining, and enhancing internal software systems aligned with business strategies.
What You’ll Learn and Do
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Databases: Work with industry-standard tools like MS SQL Server and MySQL
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Languages & Tools: Get hands-on experience with:
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C#, ASP.NET, MVC, XML, Rest API, HTML5
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JavaScript, PHP, Angular, Bootstrap, SQL, JSON
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Agile Development: Collaborate in an Agile team environment, contributing to sprints and iterative delivery cycles
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Coding Projects:
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Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code
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Identify technical solutions to meet real business needs
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Document technical processes and system improvements
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Support unit testing to ensure code quality
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What We’re Looking For
You’re an ideal fit if you:
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Have a growth mindset and passion for building clean, efficient code
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Are a natural problem solver, with sharp attention to detail
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Can thrive both independently and as part of a team
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Stay calm under pressure and manage time effectively
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Are eager to learn through doing and contribute meaningfully from day one
Minimum Requirements
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Qualification:
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BSc in Information Science or related degree
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Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in C#, SQL, and Angular (essential)
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Why Join PPL?
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Real impact on live coding projects
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Mentorship from industry professionals
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Exposure to enterprise-level tools & technologies
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Culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation
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Pathway to permanent employment for top performers
How to Apply
📅 Apply by: 31 October 2025
📍 Location: Cape Town
🔗 Visit: Pepkor Careers