Job Title: Finance Asset Office Internship – 2 spots available (2026)
This internship is a chance for recent graduates in Accounting or Finance who are not currently working to get real‑world experience at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). You’ll learn how to handle a company’s fixed assets, keep records straight, help with audits, and work on the financial side of a large research organization in South Africa. The job is full‑time, hybrid (part office, part remote), and based at the CSIR’s Scientia campus in Pretoria, Gauteng.
What the Internship Looks Like
CSIR runs two internships in its Finance Asset Office. The main goal is to give you hands‑on exposure in areas such as:
- Day‑to‑day accounting tasks
- Managing and tracking company assets
- Checking financial records for accuracy
- Getting ready for audits and keeping compliance in check
You’ll work under a mentor and do real accounting jobs that help the whole finance team. The experience is designed to support South Africa’s growth by promoting good financial practices.
Why This Internship Is Worth Your Time
When you join the Finance Asset Office, you’ll:
- Help process money moves while following rules and laws
- Cross‑check accounts and spot mistakes
- Add details for new assets and support journal entries
- Make sure fixed assets are counted and recorded correctly
- Answer finance questions from different departments
- Keep a clear record of all journals, asset changes, and checks
- Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing tasks
- Do physical counts of equipment, using barcode and QR scans across CSIR sites
- Visit departments to confirm information and gather details
- Build a clean audit trail for every document
- File quarterly documents so the office stays audit‑ready
Who Should Be Interested?
This role is perfect for:
- New accounting or finance graduates looking to jump into the public sector
- Students who want to learn about asset accounting and how organizations keep money in order
- People who are organized, careful, and always ready to learn more
What You Need to Apply
Qualifications
• A 3‑year Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Skills and Experience
- Basic knowledge of accounting and VAT rules
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills
- Good problem‑solving and analytical mind
- Able to plan and manage time well
- Can work calmly under pressure and keep focused
- Clear written and spoken communication
- Very careful with details and accurate work
- Professional attitude and teamwork ability
- Self‑driven and reliable, especially when working from home
How to Get Started
Apply for the CSIR Internship – Finance Asset Office (Job ID: 314654) by clicking here. Make sure to submit everything online through the CSIR careers portal.
Important reminders:
- All applications must be sent online only.
- Do not email your résumé or cover letter.
- The email address below is just for questions – Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za.
Deadlines & Feedback
The last day to apply is 19 December 2025. After that date, no more applications will be accepted.
Only shortlisted applicants will get feedback. If you do not hear from the team, it probably means the application wasn’t accepted.
About CSIR
CSIR is South Africa’s top research body for science and technology. It helps create new products, spread technology, and boost industrial progress. By hosting interns, CSIR builds its own strength and gives fresh graduates a valuable taste of how the public sector runs.
Join CSIR and be part of a place that shapes the future while learning real skills that matter.