Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Company: Pepkor Payments and Lending (PPL)
Reference Number: PPL-84
Job Type: Internship (1–2 Years) | Work Level: Student/Graduate
Employment Equity: Yes
Salary: Market Related
Kickstart Your Career at Pepkor Payments and Lending!
We’re offering exciting graduate internship opportunities in our Credit Risk and Data & Analytics teams. Whether your interests lie in Data Science, Business Intelligence (BI), or Credit Risk analytics, this is your opportunity to:
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Gain real-world experience working on impactful projects
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Receive mentorship from skilled professionals
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Learn to use industry-leading tools like SQL, Python, and Power BI
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Explore credit decisioning, data analysis, and business performance metrics
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Enjoy workplace perks like a games lounge, subsidised meals, onsite wellness clinic, and bi-monthly socials
About PPL
Pepkor Payments and Lending (PPL) is part of the Pepkor Group, providing central support to Capfin and Tenacity Financial Services. As a leader in lending and payment solutions, we empower both our retail partners and our internal business units with scalable, data-driven decision-making.
Your Role as an Intern
Work alongside experienced teams to:
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Analyse data to identify trends and risks
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Build dashboards and reports that inform strategic decisions
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Develop and apply predictive models
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Gain exposure to BI, credit analytics, and data science
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Present insights that directly influence operations and credit performance
Who Should Apply
We’re looking for candidates who:
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Are detail-oriented, analytical, and curious
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Enjoy problem-solving and data storytelling
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Thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments
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Have a growth mindset and excellent communication skills
Minimum Requirements:
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A relevant degree in:
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BCom Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent
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B-Degree in Data Science
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Knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI or similar tools is advantageous
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Must be a graduate (or graduating soon)
Why Join Us?
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Real contribution to meaningful, measurable work
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Supportive, innovative, and dynamic environment
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Insight into one of SA’s most powerful retail finance ecosystems
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Strong focus on transformation and diversity (EE candidates encouraged to apply)
How to Apply
📅 Apply by: 31 October 2025
📍 Location: Cape Town
🔗 Application portal: Apply now on Pepkor Careers