Mhlontlo Local Municipality invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Finance Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Internship Location: Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa
About the Internship
The Kumkani Mhlontlo Local Municipality, located in the Eastern Cape, is offering an excellent opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain practical experience through its Finance Internship Programme.
There are three (3) available internship positions within the Budget and Treasury Office. The programme will run for three (3) years, providing interns with valuable work exposure aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
This initiative forms part of the municipality’s commitment to promoting youth empowerment, employment equity, and inclusion—particularly encouraging applications from women and persons with disabilities.
Internship Details
- Department: Budget and Treasury Office
- Position: Finance Intern (x3)
- Duration: 3 Years (Fixed-Term Contract)
- Annual Salary: R90,000 – R100,000 per annum
- Station: Qumbu
This structured training programme gives interns hands-on exposure to municipal budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and asset management—developing the skills necessary for a professional career in public finance.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Internal Auditing
- Economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Risk Management
- Business Studies
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will assist with:
- Budgeting: Preparing and maintaining municipal budgets.
- Budget Monitoring: Monitoring revenue and expenditure against approved budgets.
- Asset Management: Assisting with verification and maintenance of municipal assets.
Interns will gain comprehensive knowledge and technical experience in local government finance operations, ensuring readiness for roles in the public finance sector.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive application letter.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of the following (not older than six months):
- Identity Document
- Qualifications
- Valid driver’s licence (if applicable)
Applications must be submitted to:
The Municipal Manager
Mhlontlo Local Municipality
P.O. Box 31
Qumbu
5180
OR hand-deliver to:
Senior Manager: Corporate Services Department
96 L.G. Mabitshana Street
Qumbu
5180
Important Notes
- Late, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants who do not receive a response within three (3) months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Any form of canvassing will result in disqualification.
- Applicants must declare if they are currently employed by the state.
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
Mr X. Mpatane – Human Resources Manager
Tel: 047 533 7000 (Office Hours)
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