UNISA Finance Asset Management Internships 2026 Offer Three Accounting Opportunities
UNISA accounting graduates can apply for three Finance: Asset Management internships at the Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria, with a stipend of R127,576 per year.
The 12-month programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who completed a qualifying UNISA accounting qualification and have no previous work experience.
If selected, you will join UNISA’s Finance environment and build practical experience in asset management, financial administration, record accuracy and business systems.
Successful candidates are expected to start on 1 October 2026.
Applications close on 16 September 2026 at 23:59.
What will you learn in Finance Asset Management?
You will gain practical experience inside the finance function responsible for managing institutional assets.
Asset management in a large organisation involves keeping accurate records of items owned and used by the institution, supporting financial controls and making sure asset information is properly maintained.
The internship can therefore help you apply your accounting knowledge to real financial processes rather than working only with academic examples.
How does asset management connect to accounting?
Assets form an important part of an organisation’s financial records.
They can include equipment, furniture, technology and other resources that need to be recorded and controlled correctly.
Your accounting background will help you understand areas such as:
- Asset records
- Financial documentation
- Accounting controls
- Reconciliations
- Record accuracy
- Supporting finance processes
- Compliance with internal procedures
This can give you a useful foundation for future work in accounting, asset control and financial administration.
Who can apply?
- You must be an unemployed South African citizen and a UNISA graduate.
- You also need to be 35 years old or younger and must not have previous work experience.
- The internship is intended for graduates entering the workplace for the first time.
- You should also not previously have been employed or appointed at UNISA or another organisation.
Which qualifications are accepted?
You need a completed UNISA qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher in one of the following areas:
- Diploma in Accounting
- BCom in Accounting Science
- Another relevant Accounting Science qualification
Your qualification must include Financial Accounting as a major.
This makes the programme specifically suited to graduates with a strong accounting foundation.
Which finance skills can you build?
The internship can help you strengthen practical abilities that are useful across accounting and finance.
These include:
- Financial record management
- Asset administration
- Document control
- Data accuracy
- Business communication
- Microsoft Office 365
- Problem-solving
- Time management
You will also gain experience working with deadlines and handling information that may need to remain confidential.
How important will attention to detail be?
Accuracy will be essential.
Finance and asset records need to be complete and reliable because mistakes can affect reporting, controls and decision-making.
You will need to work carefully, manage several tasks at once and make sure information is captured or handled correctly.
This is particularly important in asset management, where records need to reflect what the organisation owns and where those assets are managed.
Which digital tools will you use?
You should be comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 and internet-based systems.
You may use digital tools to support:
- Record keeping
- Communication
- Document preparation
- Data handling
- Administrative processes
Strong computer skills will make it easier to work accurately and efficiently within the finance environment.
What personal qualities will help you succeed?
UNISA is looking for graduates who can work professionally and reliably.
Useful strengths include:
- Good communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Confidentiality
- Punctuality
- Ability to work under pressure
You should also be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
What documents do you need?
You need to upload:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified South African ID
- Certified Matric certificate
- Certified academic record
- Certified copy of your completed UNISA qualification
Certified documents must not be older than six months.
Only PDF files will be accepted.
Pictures and password-protected documents will not be accepted.
What application details must be correct?
You need to provide:
- The correct reference number
- Your UNISA student number
The reference for this internship is:
REF/FIN/FAM/KM
If you apply for more than one UNISA internship, you need to submit a separate application for each position.
How much is the stipend?
Successful candidates will receive:
R127,576 per annum
The programme runs for 12 months under an internship agreement.
It is not a permanent employment contract.
Where is the internship based?
The three positions are based at:
UNISA Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria, Gauteng
Relocation costs will be for your own account.
What can this experience lead to?
Practical finance and asset-management experience can support future opportunities in areas such as:
- Asset Management
- Financial Accounting
- Finance Administration
- Fixed Asset Control
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Public-Sector Finance
- Accounting Operations
The combination of an accounting qualification and practical finance experience can make it easier to demonstrate workplace readiness in future applications.
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted through the UNISA online internship application form.
Apply for the UNISA Finance Asset Management Internships 2026
Reference: REF/FIN/FAM/KM
Positions: 3
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: R127,576 per annum
Expected start: 1 October 2026
Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 23:59
For enquiries, contact Kagiso Maphoto on 012 429 3446.
