Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme at Knysna Municipality

Key Internship Initiatives: 

• Meet specific learning outcomes as set out in the National Treasury Finance Intern Skills Development Programme 
• The successful applicants will primarily be trained in the key areas of the Finance, Internal Audit and Risk departments to ensure that adequate skills are developed 
• Exposure to the implementation of the MFMA, GRAP Standards, Policies and Procedures 
• Applicants must have matriculated in the Garden Route District (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn Hessequa and Kannaland), and must be in possession of a completed three-year Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7), with majors in Accounting, Business or Finance. Internal Audit and/or Risk Management will be an added advantage. Reasonable written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy are further requirements. 
• The successful applicant will be expected to sign an Internship Agreement, which is in addition to the employment contract. This will ensure commitment to the MFMI Programme, which requires, amongst others, full participation in the training and workplace programs. Interns will be subject to the Municipal Disciplinary Code. 
• An annual increase determined by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council applies. Only Female applicants will be considered.

Closing date: 31 OCTOBER 2026