NACOSA
Finance Internship
Company: NACOSA (Networking HIV, AIDS Community of Southern Africa)
Location: Century City, Cape Town
Type: Internship (Contract)
Eligibility: 18–35 years old, eligible to work in South Africa, unemployed, no current internship or learnership, post‑secondary qualification completed, available for full duration.
Close Date: 14 November 2025
About NACOSA
NACOSA is a leading non‑profit organisation working across South Africa to build resilient communities and address health challenges including HIV, AIDS, TB, gender‑based violence, human rights and more.
About the SEF Programme
The Secured Employment Fund (SEF) Programme gives young graduates practical experience in the NGO sector, supporting sustainable livelihoods and community development.
Role Overview
As a Finance Intern you will support NACOSA’s finance team by ensuring accurate data, preparing payment packs, maintaining records, and helping with general administrative tasks. You will help keep the organisation audit‑ready and compliant with donor and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Review financial data in the Kwantu system for accuracy and compliance before processing payments.
- Check invoices, timesheets and registers to meet audit and funder requirements.
- Prepare and organise payment packs according to the monthly disbursement schedule.
- Perform data entry, file documents, update internal trackers and maintain accurate records.
- Ensure all financial activities align with organisational and donor financial policies.
- Help keep audit‑ready documentation for internal and external reviews.
- Participate in training sessions and carry out ad‑hoc finance tasks as requested by the Finance Officer.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related field.
- Previous internship or work experience in a finance/administrative role (advantageous).
- Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Understanding of financial policies, procedures and compliance principles.
Additional Eligibility
- Eligible to work in South Africa, aged 18‑35.
- No current employment, internship or learnership.
- Completed a post‑secondary qualification relevant to the role.
- Available for full internship duration.
- Must not receive any of the following government benefits: Social Relief of Distress, Old Age Pension, Disability Grant or NSFAS Funding (Children’s Support Grant is allowed).
Application Process
To apply, visit the NACOSA online application portal:
Apply for the Finance Internship
Other Information
Preference will be given to qualified applicants from designated groups in line with NACOSA’s employment equity plan. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and welcome any indication of disability. NACOSA reserves the right to amend or withdraw the advert at any time without notice.
If you do not hear back within two weeks after the closing date, the application is considered unsuccessful.
All personal information will be handled in accordance with our recruitment policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act.
References will be checked for any history of misconduct.