Apply: Finance Management 2025 Internships

Knysna Municipality invites suitably qualified female graduates from the Garden Route District to apply for the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) 2025.

Closing Date: 09 October 2025
Location: Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
Remuneration: R100 000 per annum (all inclusive)

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About the Internship

The MFMIP is a National Treasury initiative designed to build capacity and equip graduates for careers in local government financial management.

Interns will:

• Gain professional exposure in the Municipal Budget and Treasury Office.
• Receive training in Finance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management.
• Learn about the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), and related municipal policies.
• Follow a structured training sequence that culminates in a qualification in Municipal Finance Management as per National Treasury regulations.

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Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have matriculated in the Garden Route District (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Hessequa, or Kannaland).
• Hold a three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Possess computer literacy and good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advantage: Qualifications or experience in Internal Audit and/or Risk Management.
• Be female (only female candidates will be considered).

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Conditions of Internship

• Successful candidates must sign an Internship Agreement in addition to the employment contract.
• Interns will be subject to the Municipal Disciplinary Code.
• Annual increases will apply as determined by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council.

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Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• Completed application form (available at www.knysna.gov.za or Knysna Municipal offices)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of ID and academic qualifications

📌 Submit applications to:

• Postal Address: Human Resources, PO Box 21, Knysna, 6570
• Email: vacanciesfinance@knysna.gov.za

No late applications will be considered.

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Additional Information

• The Municipality reserves the right to conduct reference, credit, qualification, and security checks.
• Candidates must be prepared to undergo evaluation tests.
• Canvassing of Councillors or staff members is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants not contacted within 3 months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
• The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.