Walter Sisulu Local Municipality is opening doors for unemployed finance graduates with its Financial Management Internships 2026. This program offers a chance to gain real-world skills in municipal finance over three years. If you have a qualification in accounting or related fields, this could be your path to a stable career in public service.
Program Overview
The Walter Sisulu Local Municipality Financial Management Internships 2026 fall under the Municipal Financial Management Internship Programme (MFMIP). It runs for 36 months and focuses on both theory and hands-on work in municipal finance and internal audit. Interns work in the Budget and Treasury Office, learning public sector systems in areas like Burgersdorp, Maletswai, Steynsburg, Venterstad, and James Calata in the Eastern Cape.
Key Internship Details
Two spots are available for Municipal Financial Management Interns. The program lasts 36 months with a stipend of R90,000 to R100,000 per year, all-inclusive. Applications close on 17 April 2026. The location is Walter Sisulu Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you need a Grade 12 certificate. A National Diploma or Degree is required in one of these areas: Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting (BCom), or Economics. These qualifications prepare you for the financial tasks ahead.
Selection Criteria
The municipality prefers candidates who are unemployed graduates living in the Walter Sisulu area. Applicants aged 21 to 35 from previously disadvantaged groups get priority. This helps build a diverse workforce in line with the Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998).
Key Responsibilities
Interns join the Budget and Treasury or Internal Audit units. They handle practical tasks in municipal finance, complete assignments, and study policies under mentors. The role includes structured training to build skills for public finance careers.
About the MFMIP Programme
This program provides top training in municipal finance and develops professional skills. It offers real exposure to financial services and internal audit. Graduates leave ready for jobs in the public sector.
Required Documents
Submit a detailed CV, certified copies of your qualifications, a certified ID copy, and any extra supporting documents. Missing items lead to disqualification.
How to Apply
Send applications to the Human Resource Office, attention Municipal Manager, at Walter Sisulu Local Municipality, No. 1 Jan Greyling Street, Burgersdorp, 9744.
Contact for Enquiries
Reach the HR Manager, Mr. Sipho Sontashe, at 051 653 1777 or 051 633 2441 for questions.
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