Sage has opened five 12-month internship streams for unemployed graduates interested in transformation, accounting, finance, billing and sales.
The programme begins on 1 October 2026 and follows a hybrid working arrangement. Successful candidates will work from the Sage Midrand office three days per week while gaining practical experience within their assigned departments.
The available streams are:
- Transformation Intern
- NCA SB Desktop Intern
- Billings Analyst Intern
- Accountants Intern
- Sales Intacct Intern
Each position has different qualification requirements. Applicants should therefore select the opportunity that matches their completed degree or national diploma.
What does the Sage Internship Programme offer?
The internships are structured to give graduates meaningful workplace experience while contributing to real business operations.
Successful candidates will join the programme for 12 months from 1 October 2026. Depending on the selected stream, interns may gain experience in compliance monitoring, customer service, billing, sales administration, reporting, customer onboarding or business transformation.
Sage’s early-career programme also provides:
- Hands-on workplace experience
- Guidance from experienced employees
- Mentorship and peer support
- Professional development
- Hybrid working
- Exposure to a global technology business
- Potential post-programme opportunities
Sage states that its internships involve real projects and responsibilities rather than observation-only training.
Which qualifications are accepted?
The qualification depends on the internship selected.
Across the five streams, Sage is looking for graduates with qualifications in:
- Accounting
- Finance Management
- Human Resources
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Legal Studies
- Business Administration
- Business Management
Applicants must also have completed Grade 12.
Several listings specifically state that candidates must have no previous working experience. The Billings Analyst Internship requires candidates to be unemployed but does not state the same no-experience condition on its listing.
What will the Transformation Intern do?
The Transformation Internship is suited to graduates interested in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment compliance, employment equity, skills development and corporate social responsibility.
Position details
- Position: Transformation Intern
- Vacancy number: VN42577
- Function: People
- Duration: 12 months
- Work arrangement: Hybrid
- Office attendance: Three days per week
- Programme start: 1 October 2026
The intern will support the monitoring and implementation of Sage’s transformation plan across different elements of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment scorecard.
Responsibilities include:
- Compiling quarterly transformation reports
- Helping update standard procedure documents
- Supporting employee and manager training
- Preparing preferential procurement reports
- Maintaining information on the company’s empowerment system
- Supporting procurement activities
- Assisting with corporate social responsibility projects
- Preparing employment equity reports
- Supporting skills development initiatives
- Assisting with Workplace Skills Plan reports
- Identifying black business development opportunities
- Coordinating annual verification processes
- Capturing and monitoring transformation information
Applicants must have completed a degree or national diploma in:
- Human Resources
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Entrepreneurial Management
Candidates must have no previous working experience and should possess strong administration, communication, organisational and project-management skills.
Applications must be submitted through the official Transformation Internship online application portal.
Who should consider the NCA SB Desktop Internship?
The NCA SB Desktop Internship is a sales-focused opportunity for graduates interested in customer engagement, business development and sales administration.
Position details
- Position: Intern: NCA SB Desktop
- Vacancy number: VN42515
- Function: Sales
- Duration: 12 months
- Work arrangement: Hybrid
- Office attendance: Three days per week
- Programme start: 1 October 2026
The successful candidate will work as part of the sales team while helping Sage attract new customers and maintain positive relationships with existing clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the sales team in reaching its objectives
- Identifying and engaging potential customers
- Preparing and presenting offers
- Following up with prospective clients
- Responding to customer enquiries
- Resolving customer concerns professionally
- Updating customer information
- Processing and following up on orders
- Assisting with sales reports
- Supporting the development and execution of campaigns
Applicants need a degree or diploma in:
- Legal Studies
- Business Administration
- Business Management
Candidates must have no previous working experience. Strong customer service, communication, teamwork and attention to detail are important for this stream.
Applications must be submitted through the official NCA SB Desktop Internship online application portal.
What experience will the Billings Analyst Intern gain?
The Billings Analyst Internship is designed for Accounting and Finance Management graduates interested in billing operations, financial controls and process improvement.
Position details
- Position: Billings Analyst Intern
- Vacancy number: VN42560
- Function: Finance Operations
- Duration: 12 months
- Work arrangement: Hybrid
- Office: Midrand
- Programme start: 1 October 2026
The intern will support Sage’s Order Operations team and help ensure that customer billing and credit processes are completed accurately and on time.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing customer billing and credit notes
- Supporting service-level agreement requirements
- Managing intercompany invoicing
- Assisting customers and internal partners with billing matters
- Following internal financial controls
- Supporting regulatory compliance
- Helping improve processes
- Documenting and standardising working procedures
- Supporting key performance indicator reporting
- Participating in departmental projects
- Escalating billing process concerns
- Providing cover for other billing analysts when required
Applicants must have completed a degree or national diploma in:
- Accounting
- Finance Management
Candidates must be unemployed and need basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication, telephone etiquette, customer service and interpersonal skills are also required.
Applications must be submitted through the official Billings Analyst Internship online application portal.
What does the Accountants Internship involve?
The Accountants Internship combines customer engagement, sales support, reporting and customer relationship management.
Position details
- Position: Accountants Intern
- Vacancy number: VN42508
- Function: Sales
- Duration: 12 months
- Work arrangement: Hybrid
- Office attendance: Three days per week
- Programme start: 1 October 2026
The successful candidate will support Sage’s Accountants Division across customer onboarding, renewals, lead management and administrative activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting customer onboarding
- Assisting with renewals
- Helping manage customer engagement activities
- Maintaining customer and lead records in Salesforce
- Assisting with data management
- Preparing reports
- Supporting administrative tasks
- Assisting with roadshows and events
- Following up after customer engagements
- Coordinating customer communications
- Supporting internal team activities
- Providing operational support across the division
Applicants must have completed a degree or diploma in:
- Accounting
- Finance Management
Candidates must have no previous working experience and should be confident using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
Applications must be submitted through the official Accountants Internship online application portal.
Who qualifies for the Sales Intacct Internship?
The Sales Intacct Internship is suitable for graduates who want experience in sales support, customer satisfaction and business administration.
Position details
- Position: Sales Intacct Intern
- Vacancy number: VN42559
- Function: Sales
- Duration: 12 months
- Work arrangement: Hybrid
- Office attendance: Three days per week
- Programme start: 1 October 2026
The intern will work alongside the sales team and support the growth of the Sage Intacct business.
The position focuses on:
- Completing sales administration accurately
- Supporting daily sales activities
- Contributing to customer satisfaction
- Assisting with campaigns
- Supporting special projects
- Completing assigned work within deadlines
- Communicating effectively with customers and colleagues
- Supporting team objectives
Applicants need a degree or diploma in:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Management
Candidates must have no previous working experience. Knowledge of Sage accounting software or other Sage solutions will be an advantage but is not listed as a compulsory requirement.
Applications must be submitted through the official Sales Intacct Internship online application portal.
What general requirements must applicants meet?
Although each stream has different academic requirements, the listings share several general conditions.
Applicants should have:
- A completed Grade 12 certificate
- A relevant completed degree or national diploma
- A clear criminal record
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Good customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work in a team
- A willingness to learn
- The ability to meet deadlines
- A positive and proactive attitude
- The ability to work with limited supervision
Candidates must also be available to work from the Midrand office three days per week under the hybrid arrangement.
How does the Sage selection process work?
The selection process begins with an online application and curriculum vitae submission.
Shortlisted candidates can expect the following stages:
- Submission of an online application and curriculum vitae
- Completion of a gamified assessment through Harver
- A recorded video interview
- An invitation to an assessment centre
- Final selection for the internship programme
The assessment is designed to evaluate whether applicants align with Sage’s values and expected workplace behaviours.
Candidates selected after the video interview will proceed to an assessment centre before final decisions are made.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not submit the same curriculum vitae for all five streams without making changes. Place the correct position title and vacancy number near the top, then highlight modules, projects and skills that directly match that role.
How should graduates prepare their curriculum vitae?
Applicants with no formal working experience can still present a strong application.
Relevant information may include:
- University or college projects
- Academic assignments
- Volunteer activities
- Leadership responsibilities
- Student society involvement
- Customer service exposure
- Computer skills
- Presentations and group projects
- Financial or accounting software knowledge
- Research and report-writing experience
Transformation applicants should highlight compliance, reporting, human resources, procurement or project-management knowledge.
Accounting and billing applicants should emphasise numerical accuracy, Microsoft Excel, financial modules and attention to detail.
Sales applicants should focus on communication, customer service, presentations, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
When do applications close?
The five official listings do not display individual closing dates.
Sage explains that early-career vacancies can close shortly after the relevant assessment date. Candidates should therefore submit complete applications promptly rather than waiting for a deadline to appear.
Applicants should also monitor their email after applying because invitations for assessments and video interviews may be sent electronically.
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Final Thoughts
The Sage Internship Programme 2026 gives graduates access to five different career pathways within a global technology company.
Accounting and Finance Management graduates can consider the Billings Analyst, Accountants or Sales Intacct streams. Business graduates can explore sales opportunities, while Human Resources, Procurement and Supply Chain Management graduates may be better suited to the Transformation Internship.
The programme begins on 1 October 2026, runs for 12 months and requires three office days per week in Midrand.
Because closing dates are not displayed, eligible graduates should select the most suitable stream and submit a carefully tailored application as soon as possible.
