YES Intern 2026 – Financial Services Advisory

BDO is offering a 12-month fixed-term YES Internship opportunity within its Financial Services Advisory team in Illovo, Johannesburg.

The programme is designed for young South Africans who want to gain practical workplace experience while developing professional, technical and administrative skills in a professional services environment.

As a YES Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to business activities and develop workplace skills that can support your future career.

This opportunity may be suitable for graduates who:

• Are enthusiastic, motivated and career-focused.
• Are interested in financial services, technology, compliance or business operations.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Are confident communicating in English.
• Have good administrative and organisational skills.
• Have intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Can work independently when required.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Are willing to learn and develop professionally.

BDO is looking for graduates with a degree, diploma or certificate in areas such as:

• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Internal Audit
• Business Administration
• Compliance
• Regulatory-related fields

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be unemployed to qualify for the YES programme.
• Be available to start on 1 October 2026.
• Not have previously completed a YES internship.

What You Should Prepare Before Applying

Applicants should consider preparing the following before starting their application:

• Updated CV
• South African ID
• Relevant degree, diploma or certificate
• Academic records, where applicable
• Details of previous office, administrative or relevant experience
• Any other supporting documents requested by BDO

What You Could Expect

As a YES Intern within Financial Services Advisory, you can expect exposure to a professional working environment while developing practical workplace and business skills.

The role may provide experience with activities such as:

• Data capturing
• Information gathering
• Reporting
• Administrative coordination
• Maintaining accurate records
• Supporting business operations
• Preparing professional correspondence
• Working with Microsoft Office applications

You will also have opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals, build your professional network and develop greater confidence in the workplace.

Skills That Could Help You Stand Out

BDO is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong written communication skills.
• The ability to draft professional emails.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Clear and confident English communication.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to coordinate tasks effectively.
• A willingness to learn and develop.

Previous exposure to an office or administrative environment will be advantageous. This could include experience with data capturing, information gathering, reporting, coordination activities or supporting business operations.

Application Process

To apply:

1. Review the eligibility and qualification requirements carefully.
2. Confirm that you meet the YES programme requirements.
3. Make sure you are currently unemployed.
4. Confirm that you are available to start on 1 October 2026.
5. Prepare an updated CV and relevant supporting documents.
6. Visit the official BDO application platform.
7. Complete the application form accurately.
8. Upload the required documents.
9. Review your information before submitting.
10. Submit your application through the official application platform

Before You Apply

Make sure that you:

• Have a relevant degree, diploma or certificate.
• Meet the YES programme eligibility requirements.
• Are currently unemployed.
• Have not previously completed a YES internship.
• Are available to start on 1 October 2026.
• Have an updated CV.
• Can demonstrate good written and verbal English communication.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Highlight any previous administrative, office, data or coordination experience.

Vacancy Portal's Application Tip

For this Financial Services Advisory internship, tailor your CV towards the qualification and skills requested by BDO. If your studies are in Information Systems, Computer Science, Internal Audit, Business Administration, Compliance or a related field, make your qualification easy to identify near the top of your CV.

Also highlight practical skills such as Excel, data capturing, reporting, research, record keeping and administrative coordination. Even if you have limited professional experience, relevant university projects, coursework or other activities can help demonstrate your analytical ability, attention to detail, communication and willingness to learn.

Source / Official Application

This opportunity was published by BDO.

Applicants should use BDO's official application platform to submit their application.

Official application: [Apply Link]

Disclaimer

Vacancy Portal provides this opportunity as an informational resource for job seekers. Applicants should verify the requirements, start date, eligibility criteria and application instructions on the employer's official website before applying.

Vacancy Portal does not guarantee employment or acceptance into the YES Internship Programme.