Sol Plaatje Municipality Financial Internships 2026 offer a great chance for unemployed graduates in South Africa. This two-year program helps build skills in municipal finance. If you have a background in accounting, this could be your path to a career in public service.
Program Overview
The Financial Management Grant (FMG) Internship Programme runs for two years. It takes place at Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The municipality funds it through the FMG to train graduates in key finance areas.
Five spots are open under reference number 2026/001. Interns work in the Financial Services Directorate. They earn R100,000 per year with no benefits.
Who Can Apply
You need a BCom Degree in Accounting or something equal. Computer skills, mainly in MS Excel, are required. Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) helps but is not a must.
Applicants must be unemployed and have not done a similar internship before. You should handle pressure and meet deadlines well.
Skills Needed
Employers look for self-motivated people who love accounting. Show a strong will to learn and grow. Take ownership of your own development.
Pay close attention to details and have a solid work ethic. Follow municipal rules and procedures.
Main Duties
Interns help put MFMA and finance processes into action. They support budgeting and financial reports. Get hands-on time in supply chain and asset management.
Rotate through areas like Budget Treasury, Supply Chain, and Expenditure/Income. Build a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). Join training sessions for growth.
Application Steps
Fill out the official Sol Plaatje Municipality form. Add a full CV and certified copies of your qualifications.
Send by email to [email protected] or drop off at HR on the 3rd Floor, New Civic Building, corner of Bultfontein and Lyndhurst Avenues, Kimberley. Mark it with reference 2026/001 and the position.
Close date is 5 May 2026 at 16:00. Late or incomplete forms get rejected. For questions, call Ms C Mashobao at (053) 830 6793 or email [email protected].
Benefits of Joining
Gain real-world practice in municipal finance. Learn government systems up close. Follow a clear path in public finance that matches National Treasury rules.
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