YES Intern 2026 - Wealth, Fiduciary Services

About the role

BDO South Africa offers a 12-month fixed-term internship within its Wealth, Fiduciary Services team through the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme. The internship is based in Johannesburg and is aimed at young people starting their careers in a professional services firm.

Required profile

• Completed diploma or degree in LLB, BCom Law, Financial Planning, Accounting, Taxation, Estate and Trust Administration, Commerce, Business Management or a related field.
• Unemployed and not having completed a YES internship before.
• Available for a start on 1 October.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Confident communicator, self-motivated, highly organised with attention to detail, and eager to learn.

Required skills

• Strong written communication, including drafting professional emails.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Administrative experience, such as coordinating tasks and keeping accurate records; office or administrative background is an advantage.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in a professional work environment.
• Meaningful projects and mentorship from experienced leaders and industry professionals.
• Development of technical and professional skills and a growing professional network.