The Sage Internship Programme is opening five 12‑month streams on 1 October 2026, and you can start gaining real workplace experience right away.
What the programme is
Sage is offering five graduate internship streams in transformation, finance, sales and accounting. The role is based in Midrand and follows a hybrid model – you will work three days a week from the office and the rest from home. Each stream runs for 12 months and ends on 31 September 2027.
Who can apply
You must have finished Grade 12 and hold a relevant degree or national diploma. The specific qualifications for each stream are listed below. Most positions require you to be unemployed and have no previous full‑time work experience.
Transformation Intern (Vacancy VN42577)
- Function: People (Broad‑Based Black Economic Empowerment)
- Required study: Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Entrepreneurial Management
NCA SB Desktop Intern (Vacancy VN42515)
- Function: Sales
- Required study: Legal Studies, Business Administration or Business Management
Billings Analyst Intern (Vacancy VN42560)
- Function: Finance Operations
- Required study: Accounting or Finance Management
Accountants Intern (Vacancy VN42508)
- Function: Sales (Accountants Division)
- Required study: Accounting or Finance Management
Sales Intacct Intern (Vacancy VN42559)
- Function: Sales
- Required study: Accounting, Business Administration or Business Management
All applicants must also have a clean criminal record, basic Microsoft Office skills and good written and verbal communication.
What you will gain
Each internship gives you hands‑on experience in real projects, not just observation. You will be mentored by experienced staff, receive regular feedback, and see how a global technology company works. Additional benefits include:
- Practical skills in your chosen area (e.g., compliance reporting, billing, sales administration)
- Mentorship and peer support
- Exposure to international business practices
- Possibility of a permanent role after the year
- Hybrid work arrangement and a professional network
How to apply – step by step
- Choose the stream that matches your degree.
- Prepare a CV that highlights relevant projects, volunteer work, coursework and any software you have used.
- Visit the official application portal for your chosen stream and fill in the online form.
- Upload your CV and any supporting documents.
- Submit before the vacancy closes (Sage may close listings soon after the assessment date).
Official application links:
- Transformation Intern – apply here
- NCA SB Desktop Intern – apply here
- Billings Analyst Intern – apply here
- Accountants Intern – apply here
- Sales Intacct Intern – apply here
Tips to improve your chances
Many graduates submit the same CV for every stream. Tailor each application: put the exact position title and vacancy number at the top, then highlight modules, projects or volunteer work that match the role.
For the Transformation stream, stress any experience with compliance, reporting or procurement. For billing and accounting streams, showcase numerical accuracy, Excel workbooks and attention to detail. For sales streams, emphasise communication, customer‑service or teamwork.
The selection process includes an online application, a Harver gamified assessment, a recorded video interview and, if successful, an assessment centre. Prepare by practising common interview questions and familiarising yourself with Sage’s values.
Next steps
Act now – the programme starts on 1 October 2026 and will close as soon as enough candidates are assessed. Choose the stream that fits your qualification, customise your CV, and submit through the appropriate portal. You could walk away with a solid year’s experience, mentorship and a foot in the door at a global tech company.