Nongoma Local Municipality Financial Management Internships 2026: X2 Posts

Nongoma Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for two Financial Management Internship opportunities within the Finance Department for 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026. Internship Location: Nongoma Local Municipality, Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Nongoma Municipality Financial Management Internship Programme 2026 Nongoma Local Municipality is recruiting two Financial Management Interns for placement within its Finance Department. Successful candidates will be appointed on two-year fixed-term contracts and will receive workplace exposure across different areas of municipal financial management. The programme also includes participation in learning and development activities aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act. Internship Programme Overview Municipality: Nongoma Local Municipality Department: Finance Department Position: Financial Management Intern Number of positions: 2 Contract duration: Two years Basic salary: R100 000 per annum Age requirement: 18 to 35 years Location: Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal Closing date: 14 August 2026 Minimum Requirements A Grade 12 certificate. A minimum NQF Level 6 qualification. A qualification in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or Management Accounting. An equivalent qualification with Accounting as a major. At least Level 3 Accounting where applicable. Good verbal communication skills. Good written communication skills. Computer literacy. An age between 18 and 35 years. Applicants should ensure that their academic documents clearly reflect the relevant Accounting or Finance subjects. Qualifying Fields of Study Accounting Taxation Finance Financial Management Management Accounting A related qualification with Accounting as a major The minimum qualification level is NQF Level 6. Key Performance Areas Complete workplace exposure in different areas of financial management. Participate in structured learning and development activities. Gain practical municipal finance experience. Follow municipal policies and procedures. Participate in training aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act. Complete assignments and duties allocated by supervisors. Municipal Finance Management Training The internship is intended to provide practical exposure to municipal financial-management activities. The learning and development component will be undertaken in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act. Participants may therefore gain experience in areas connected to municipal budgeting, accounting, financial administration and related finance functions, depending on placement and operational requirements. Internship Duration The internship will run for two years. Successful applicants will be appointed on fixed-term contracts for the programme period. The internship does not automatically guarantee permanent employment after completion. Internship Salary Successful interns will receive a basic salary of R100 000 per annum. The advertisement does not specify additional benefits, allowances, accommodation or transport support. Required Application Documents A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae written in English. Certified copies of educational qualifications. Any other supporting documents required by the municipality. Foreign qualifications applicants with foreign qualifications must have them verified by the South African Qualifications Authority and provide the municipality with the relevant evaluation results. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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