Ehlanzeni District Municipality: Risk Management Intern Vacancy

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Ehlanzeni District Municipality is offering a Risk Management Intern opportunity within the Office of the Municipal Manager. The two-year internship is open to unemployed graduates with a relevant National Diploma in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, or Accounting. The programme provides workplace experience with a stipend of R120 000 per annum, and applications close on 20 February 2026.
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for a Risk Management Intern position with a two-year internship contract.

Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for a Risk Management Intern position within the Office of the Municipal Manager. The internship is aimed at providing workplace experience to increase employability and is open to previously disadvantaged individuals and persons with disabilities. The programme offers a two-year contract with a remuneration package of R120 000 per annum, and successful candidates will gain exposure to risk management processes, policy development, compliance requirements, and fraud prevention initiatives.

Applicants must hold Grade 12 and a relevant three-year National Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, or Accounting. Candidates should be between 18 and 35 years old, be South African citizens, and must not have participated in any internship programme before. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 20 February 2026 at 16:00, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and suitability checks.

Position: Risk Management Intern
Duration: Two (2) years internship contract
Stipend: R120 000 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Location: Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Nelspruit (Mbombela), Mpumalanga Province
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 at 16:00

Risk Management Intern (Ehlanzeni District Municipality)

EHLANZENI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
(An Equal Opportunity Employer)
Situated in Nelspruit in the Mpumalanga Province

Applications are invited from unemployed graduates who require workplace experience necessary to increase chances of securing employment in the following:
(Previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply)

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
RISK MANAGEMENT INTERN

(Ref: Risk Management Internship)

Remuneration: R120 000 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Duration: Two (2) years internship contract. Appointment will be in accordance with the Conditions of Service of Ehlanzeni District Municipality.

Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 plus a relevant three-year National Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in the field of:

  • Risk Management
  • Internal Auditing
  • Accounting

Knowledge and Competencies:
This role is ideal for an individual who possesses self-motivation, takes initiative, thrives in independent supervision, and has the ability to collaborate with various departments and institutions.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Assisting with the development and implementation of the Council Risk Management Strategy
  • Assisting in the facilitation of the annual risk assessment and compilation of risk registers
  • Compliance with related risk management matters as contained in applicable legislation (MFMA, MSA)
  • Developing risk management and fraud prevention related policies and procedures
  • Performing other logical activities as may be assigned by the supervisor

Closing Date: 20 February 2026 at 16:00

Conditions:
  • Be between the age of 18–35 years
  • South African citizens
  • Unemployed and not participated in any internship programme before
  • Must be willing to sign an internship agreement
  • Suitability checks including qualifications, employment records, criminal records, and reference checks

N.B. Application forms can be downloaded from the EDM website:
www.ehlanzeni.gov.za

Completed Application Form for Employment, CVs with certified copies of qualifications must be scanned and emailed to:
[email protected]

No late or faxed applications will be considered.

If you do not receive a response within thirty (30) days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

The Municipal Manager
Ehlanzeni District Municipality
MBOMBELA, 1200

For further information contact the General Manager: Corporate Services on telephone no: (013) 759 8637/8571.

Ms S.S. Madlopha
Acting Municipal Manager