Mossel Bay Municipality: Internship Programme 2025/2026

The Mossel Bay Municipality invites qualified candidates to apply for its Internship Programme, which is designed for a duration of 12 months, with the potential to extend for an extra 12 to 24 months.

Position: Internship Programme: Financial Services Mossel Bay

Duration: 12 to 24 months contract

Stipend: R100 000.00 (inclusive package per annum)

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

(CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENTS: 12 MONTHS WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR A FURTHER 12 TO 24 MONTHS, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3 YEARS IN TOTAL)

The Municipality is participating in the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) which National Government has embarked upon to build the municipality’s capacity to deliver on financial management responsibilities.

The intern will be required to sign an Internship Agreement, in addition to an employment contract, committing themselves to full participation in the educational and workplace assignments in accordance with laid-down policies and procedures. Interns will be subjected to the Municipal Disciplinary Code.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
The MFMIP is a structured professional training and work experience programme with the goal of
providing high quality training and practical exposure in all aspects of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office which is governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003 and the underlying reforms.

REQUIREMENTS
(Relevant proof / documentation must accompany application)

• Valid Code B driver’s license (manual vehicle)
• Completed three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) with major concentrations in Economics, Accounting or Finance, Internal Auditing or Risk Management.

Note: Must be in possession of completed qualification at time of application

• Reasonable written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Office applications)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Meet specific learning outcomes as set out in the National Treasury`s Finance Intern Skills Development Program
• Gain an understanding of the relevant legislation applicable to a municipality
• Gain and implement an understanding of financial regulations emanating from the National Treasury
• Perform duties, prepare and implement uniform norms and standards in the following sections:
  Income, Expenditure, Budget Office, Supply Chain Management and other sections in the Finance Department.
• Perform other general office duties as fairly requested from time to time.

GENERAL:

Note that the relevant official application form must be completed in full. Failure to submit such completed application form and/or attach certified copies and other required documentation will lead to immediate disqualification.

Original certified copies (not older than 6 months) of proof of qualifications and other required documentation must accompany the CV and application form.

Candidates who qualify for pre-screening may be subjected and required to undergo a theoretical and/or practical test, including a driving skills test.

Candidates qualifying for pre-screening (practical assessments) who applied electronically must provide the original certified copies of qualifications and other required documentation on or before the date of the practical test.

Further details are obtainable from Ms N De Wet or Ms F Mpondo/C Daniels at telephone number (044) – 6065000.

If applicants are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, it can be accepted that they were not successful.

The Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to comply to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled persons and therefore encourage persons from these groups to apply.

Notwithstanding any representations to the contrary, no employment contract will come into effect until a written offer has been made by the Municipality to, and accepted by, the applicant.

CLOSING DATE: 11 JULY 2025
(No applications received after 13h00 will be accepted)

HOW TO APPLY

(APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE MOSSEL BAY MUNCIPAL BOUNDARIES SHALL RECEIVE
PREFERENCE)

ONLY HARDCOPY APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED

Application forms are available on the Municipal website (www.mosselbay.gov.za) or electronically available from the contact persons mentioned hereunder.

Applications in writing on the official application form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV, which will be regarded as confidential, may be hand-delivered to the Mossel Bay Municipality HR department (Old Power Station Building, Santos Beach, Mossel Bay). For posts advertised internally and/or locally (within the boundaries of the Mossel Bay Municipality), only hard copy applications will be accepted. Electronic applications accompanied by the official application form and a comprehensive CV (preferably as one combined PDF document) may be e-mailed to [email protected]. These conditions are compulsory and failing to comply will automatically lead to disqualification of the applicant.

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