Nongoma Local Municipality Financial Management Internships 2026

Nongoma Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for two Financial Management Internship opportunities within the Finance Department for 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Internship Location: Nongoma Local Municipality, Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nongoma Municipality Financial Management Internship Programme 2026

Nongoma Local Municipality is recruiting two Financial Management Interns for placement within its Finance Department.

Successful candidates will be appointed on two-year fixed-term contracts and will receive workplace exposure across different areas of municipal financial management.

The programme also includes participation in learning and development activities aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act.

Internship Programme Overview

Municipality: Nongoma Local Municipality
Department: Finance Department
Position: Financial Management Intern
Number of positions: 2
Contract duration: Two years
Basic salary: R100 000 per annum
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
Location: Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Application method: Post or hand delivery

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A Grade 12 certificate.
• A minimum NQF Level 6 qualification.
• A qualification in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or Management Accounting.
• An equivalent qualification with Accounting as a major.
• At least Level 3 Accounting where applicable.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• An age between 18 and 35 years.

Applicants should ensure that their academic documents clearly reflect the relevant Accounting or Finance subjects.

Qualifying Fields of Study

Relevant qualifications include:

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Finance
• Financial Management
• Management Accounting
• A related qualification with Accounting as a major

The minimum qualification level is NQF Level 6.

Key Performance Areas

Successful interns will be expected to:

• Complete workplace exposure in different areas of financial management.
• Participate in structured learning and development activities.
• Gain practical municipal finance experience.
• Follow municipal policies and procedures.
• Participate in training aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act.
• Complete assignments and duties allocated by supervisors.

The advertisement does not provide a detailed breakdown of the individual financial-management sections in which interns will be placed.

Municipal Finance Management Training

The internship is intended to provide practical exposure to municipal financial-management activities.

The learning and development component will be undertaken in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act.

Participants may therefore gain experience in areas connected to municipal budgeting, accounting, financial administration and related finance functions, depending on placement and operational requirements.

Internship Duration

The internship will run for:

Two years

Successful applicants will be appointed on fixed-term contracts for the programme period.

The internship does not automatically guarantee permanent employment after completion.

Internship Salary

Successful interns will receive a basic salary of:

R100 000 per annum

The advertisement does not specify additional benefits, allowances, accommodation or transport support.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae written in English.
• Certified copies of educational qualifications.
• Any other supporting documents required by the municipality.

Applicants should make sure that all documents are complete and readable.

Foreign Qualifications

Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them verified by the South African Qualifications Authority.

They must also provide the municipality with the relevant evaluation results.

How to Apply for Nongoma Local Municipality Financial Management Internships 2026

Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Municipal Manager
Nongoma Local Municipality

Faxed and emailed applications will not be considered.

Postal Application Address

Applications may be posted to:

The Municipal Manager
Nongoma Local Municipality
P.O. Box 84
Nongoma
3950

Applicants using the postal method should submit early enough for the application to reach the municipality before the deadline.

Hand-Delivery Address

Applications may be hand delivered to:

Municipal Registry
Main Offices
103 Main Street
Nongoma
3950

Applicants should ensure that the application is received before the closing date.

Internship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

14 August 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

Internship Enquiries

Further information may be obtained from the Human Resources Section:

Telephone: 035 831 7510 / 035 831 7556

Important Application Conditions

Applicants should note that:

• Faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Emailed applications will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Canvassing municipal councillors or management will result in disqualification.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• The municipality may verify qualifications and supporting documents.

Application Outcome

Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted candidates may receive further communication.

Important Application Checklist

Before submitting the application, confirm that:

• You are between 18 and 35 years old.
• You completed Grade 12.
• You hold at least an NQF Level 6 qualification.
• Your qualification is in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Management Accounting or a related field.
• Your CV is written in English.
• Your qualification copies are certified.
• Your communication and computer skills are included.
• Foreign qualifications have been evaluated by SAQA, where applicable.
• Your application is posted or hand delivered.
• Your application reaches the municipality by 14 August 2026.