Bergrivier Municipality: Internship Opportunities

•  Apply before Aug 11, 2026 

Internship Overview

National Treasury has set up a financial internship programme to manage capacity building in municipalities. Interns will undergo practical experience and further training in strategic reforms in municipal finance. This appointment will be valid for twenty-four (24) months with a possible extension of a further year.

Stitpend: R 100 000.00 per annum

Available Internships

The following Internship Opportunities are open for Applications:

Internship: Financial Services 

Required Education: A three (3) year Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma with majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Internal Auditing or Risk Management.

Skills and Competencies: Computer Literacy (MS Office Applications). Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/Xhosa – Speak, Read and Write). Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to give attention to detail. High level of responsibility. Accountancy and numeracy skills. Report Writing skills. Basic knowledge of monthly reconciliations and knowledge of financial & supply chain management processes.

Duties: Assisting in the implementation of accepted municipal accounting practice and budgetary reforms. Training in the key performance areas of financial & supply chain management. Reconciliations and financial analysis. Electronic collection of financial data.

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Internship: Internal Auditing & Risk Management

Required Education: A three (3) year Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma with Internal Auditing and/or Risk Management

Skills and Competencies: Computer Literacy (MS Office Applications) ∙ Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans / English / isiXhosa – Read and Write and Speak) ∙ Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ∙ Ability to give attention to detail ∙ High level of responsibility ∙ Accountancy and numeracy skills ∙ Report Writing skills ∙ Basic knowledge of monthly reconciliations and knowledge of financial & supply chain management processes

Duties: Training in key performance areas of Internal Audit & Risk Management. The internship is aimed at young graduates who see a future in Local Government with specific reference to the Internal Audit division.


How to Apply

A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (Download Here) with certified copies (not older than 6 months) of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers Licence and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3 pages), (only one post per application form) to reach Municipal Offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville & Velddrif) within the municipal area or posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320, for the attention of Mr DF Verhoog, to reach him by no later than the closing date.

NB. You should note that the Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and are received late or not at all. The onus is still on you to ensure that your application reaches the municipality before the closing date.