If you are an unemployed graduate and can start work on 01 October 2026, the BDO Financial Services Advisory YES Internship is open now. There are only three posts in Illovo, Johannesburg. No closing date was given, so apply soon. Many people are turned away because they have already done a YES internship.
What the opportunity is
BDO South Africa is offering three 12-month fixed-term internships in its Financial Services Advisory team through the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme.
Location: Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Duration: 12 months. Number of posts: 3. Job reference: INCFSAJHB04SEPT26NN. Start date: 01 October 2026.
The programme is for unemployed young South African graduates who want workplace experience in a professional services firm. You would work with experienced staff and build technical, administrative and workplace skills.
Who can apply
BDO is looking for graduates with a degree, diploma or certificate in:
- Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Internal Audit
- Business Administration
- Compliance or regulatory-related studies
You should also:
- Be unemployed
- Be available to start on 01 October 2026
- Not have previously completed a YES internship
- Have strong written communication skills
- Be able to draft professional emails
- Have intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
- Communicate clearly and confidently in English, spoken and written
- Have good administrative and organisational abilities
- Be able to coordinate tasks and keep accurate records
Office or admin experience helps. That can include data capturing, information gathering, reporting, coordinating work, keeping records or supporting general business operations.
They want people who communicate with confidence, work independently when needed, stay organised and detailed, work well in a team, and want to learn.
What you gain
If selected, you can:
- Gain hands-on experience in a professional workplace
- Work on meaningful projects
- Develop technical and professional skills
- Learn from experienced professionals, leaders and mentors
- Build professional networks
- Develop workplace confidence
- Improve your future employability
- Gain exposure to the professional services industry
- Take part in practical learning and career-development opportunities
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. It is not a promise of a permanent job after the year.
How to apply
Apply online through the BDO South Africa recruitment portal. Use job reference INCFSAJHB04SEPT26NN.
Apply here: BDO South Africa Financial Services Advisory YES Internships 2026 official application.
The vacancy information does not specify a closing date. Apply as soon as you can.
Tips to improve your chances
Three posts will attract many graduates. Match your qualification to the list above. If your course is not close, this listing may not fit you.
Show Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email writing on your CV with real examples. Mention admin work such as records, reporting or coordinating tasks.
Confirm you can start on 01 October 2026 and that you have never completed YES before. Keep your English clear and professional on the form.
What to do next
Check your qualification, YES history and start-date availability today. Then complete the official BDO form with reference INCFSAJHB04SEPT26NN.
Stay accurate and apply only through the official BDO recruitment portal.
