Finance, Accounting & Management

South African Revenue Service SARS Graduate Internship 2026

South African Revenue Service

Finance, Accounting & Management (FASSET)

Monthly stipend

R8 000 – R10 000 / month

Closing date

22 Oct 2026

Opportunity: Internship
Minimum education: Degree (NQF 7)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
SETA: FASSET
Posted: 23 Jun 2026

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How this stipend compares

At R9 000 a month, this listing sits in the 56th percentile — it pays more than 56% of the 8 comparable listings for internships in Gauteng that are open right now.

R7 838R12 000

25th percentile: R8 000
Median: R8 625
75th percentile: R10 500

Calculated by SetaJobs from 8 live internships in Gauteng that publish a stipend. Amounts quoted per week or per year are converted to a monthly equivalent. See the full stipend benchmarks for how pay varies by sector and province.

Opportunity Overview

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) offers a graduate internship for finance, law and data graduates, providing experience in tax administration, audit and compliance at the national revenue authority.

This internship is based in Pretoria, Gauteng (Gauteng) and falls under the FASSET — Finance & Accounting Services, leading to a NQF Level 7 qualification. A monthly stipend is provided: R8 000 – R10 000 / month.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification: Degree (NQF 7)
South African citizen with a valid ID
Aged 18–35 (youth programme)
Currently unemployed and not on another funded programme
Clear criminal record
Completed degree (Accounting, Law, Economics, Data or related)
South African citizen

Key Responsibilities

During this internship you will:

Supporting tax audit and compliance reviews under supervision
Assisting with taxpayer data analysis and reporting
Helping prepare case documentation
Learning relevant tax legislation and SARS systems
Completing a structured graduate development programme

Stipend & Benefits

Successful candidates receive a monthly stipend of R8 000 – R10 000 / month for the duration of the programme, on-the-job mentorship, and a nationally recognised NQF Level 7 qualification on successful completion.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Check that you qualify against the minimum requirements above before applying.
Prepare and certify your documents (not older than 3 months):
Certified copy of your South African ID
Certified copy of your highest qualification / latest results
Updated CV (maximum 2 pages)
A short motivational letter
Submit your application using one of the methods below.
Apply before the closing date: 22 October 2026. Late applications are not considered.

Apply online: Visit www.sars.gov.za/about/careers/, search for "SARS Graduate Internship 2026", and complete the online application form.

Beware of scams: A legitimate internship will never ask you to pay a fee to apply or to "secure your place". If you are asked for money, it is a scam.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this round. South African Revenue Service is an equal-opportunity employer; preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act.

This listing in context

What the 303 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live internships: 68
In Gauteng: 35
Closing within 7 days: 3

68% of the 68 live internships we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.

Live internships stay open for a median of 74 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 303 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 125 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.

Your CV
Certified copy of your ID
Certified copies of any qualifications
A short motivation letter

Full checklist for an internship →

What an internship actually is

An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.

How internships work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →

Watch out for this

Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.

About FASSET & this sector

FASSET covers finance, accounting and auditing, and its learnerships are a well-known pipeline into professional bodies like SAICA and SAIPA.

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