NMISA: Internship Programme 2025/2027

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The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for its 24-month Internship Programme. This is a unique opportunity for those who meet the criteria to gain practical experience at NMISA. Don’t let this chance slip away; apply for the 24-month Internship Programme today!

Internship Position: Internship: Internal Audit

Internship Stipend: R80 096.00 per annum

Internship Duration: 24 months contract

Internship Closing Date: 05 August 2025

Purpose of Role:
To receive training on Internal Audit function, consisting of a theoretical component and practical work, and provide support to the department and perform tasks as required by the organization. The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Internal Audit Technician Learnership program, the programme runs for period of 24 months.

Minimum Qualifications, knowledge and Experience

  • Three-year tertiary qualification in the following field Internal Auditing
  • Postgraduate qualification will be added advantage
  • Knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
  • Basic understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislations.
  • Competent in MS Office Software package
  • Good communication skills and report writing skills

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform audit administrative functions in line with the audit methodology.
  • Opening audit files, labelling audit files in accordance with the internal audit methodology.
  • Perform execution/ fieldwork in accordance with the audit program, document audit working papers and reference working papers to the finding’s worksheet.
  • Assist in performing compliance, operational, information technology and finance audits.
  • Clearing coaching/ review notes on working papers and audit reports on time.
  • Assist in compiling draft audit reports with the supervision of the senior internal auditor.
  • Perform follow-up audits as scheduled in the audit plan under the supervision of and guidance of the senior internal auditor.
  • Performing ad-hoc assignments under the supervision and guidance of the senior internal auditor.
  • Assist in administrative function of the Internal Audit Unit.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is self-motivated and very detail conscious, dependable and will act in an understanding and helpful manner while performing tasks associated with the position. The position also requires being honest and ethical, being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Please note
NMISA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act.
Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements and who will add to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation. NMISA’s Human Capital Development programme, which this Internship forms part of, is focused on recruiting the following candidates in order of preference: Coloured, Indian & African.

How To Apply

Interested and suitably qualified persons may forward all supporting documentation required (updated CV, certified educational qualifications, certified academic record and certified ID.) when applying for the position email NMISA Human Resource at [email protected]

Only candidates with all supporting documents will be considered for the position.

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Closing date for applications: 05 August 2025

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. National Metrology Institute of South Africa reserves the right not to appoint. By applying for this position at the NMISA, the applicant understands, consents, and agrees that the NMISA may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or the relevant authority in relation to the position that require trust and honesty and/or entails the handling of cash or finances and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. You voluntary give NMISA consent to process your personal information, and all the applications will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)