The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is inviting applications for its 2026 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme. This structured initiative is specifically designed for students who are currently enrolled in tertiary institutions and require practical workplace experience to satisfy their academic requirements for graduation.
Based in Pretoria, the FSCA is the market conduct regulator of financial institutions, and this placement offers a rare look into the integrity and stability of South Africa’s financial markets.
Quick Intake Overview
- Organization: Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job Ref #: WIL 2025/26
- Duration: 6 Months
- Closing Date: 18 March 2026
- Positions Available: 4
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A WIL placement at the FSCA is different from a standard corporate internship. You are working at the “watchdog” level of South African finance.
- Mentorship-Driven: Recommended candidates are paired with a dedicated mentor. You won’t just be doing admin; you will be completing competency-based training aligned with your specific field of study.
- Marginalised Groups: The FSCA has a strong focus on its Employment Equity Plan. They explicitly encourage persons with disabilities to apply, provided they declare their status in the application.
- The “Graduation Gate”: This programme is strictly for those who cannot graduate without this experience. If you have already graduated, you should look for “Graduate Internships” instead of “WIL” programmes.
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Targeted Fields of Study
Applicants must be currently studying toward a qualification in one of the following areas:
- Business / Public Administration
- Supply Chain Management
- Public Relations
- Project Management
Requirements for 2026 Intake
To be eligible for the 18 March deadline, you must submit:
- Citizenship: South African Citizen with a valid ID.
- Documentation: A comprehensive CV and certified copies of your academic records/transcripts.
- Institutional Support: Proof of enrollment in a relevant tertiary qualification that requires workplace experience for graduation.
- Aptitude: A strong desire to build a career in the financial services and regulatory sector.
How to Apply (Closing 18 March 2026)
The FSCA manages its recruitment through a formal application process. Ensure your documents are clear and professionally scanned.
- Academic Proof: Obtain a letter from your University or TVET College confirming that you require 6 months of Work Integrated Learning to complete your diploma or degree.
- Access the Portal: Applications are typically submitted via the FSCA Careers Portal
- Reference Number: Ensure you quote Ref #: WIL 2025/26 in your subject line or application form.
- Certifications: Your academic records must be certified. In 2026, certifications should not be older than 3 months.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from the FSCA shortly after the 18 March closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
