Bushbuckridge Local Municipality invites suitably qualified South African graduates and residents of Bushbuckridge to apply for Finance Internship opportunities 2026 within the Budget and Treasury Department.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Head Office, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Number of Posts: 5
Internship Duration: 36 months
Basic Salary: R100 000 per annum
Department: Budget & Treasury
About the Bushbuckridge Municipality Finance Internship Programme
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality is recruiting five Finance Interns on a fixed-term contract of 36 months.
The programme will provide successful candidates with practical workplace exposure in municipal financial management, revenue administration, expenditure management, auditing and budgeting.
The municipality specifically invites residents of Bushbuckridge who are interested in gaining practical experience within its Budget and Treasury Department.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Financial Management.
- Have relevant major subjects such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or Auditing.
- Have no previous work experience.
- Be South African citizens.
- Not have previously participated in an internship or learnership programme.
- Not currently be enrolled in another internship or learnership programme.
Key Learning Areas
Successful Finance Interns will gain practical exposure to:
- Billing processes relating to property rates.
- Water billing.
- Electricity billing.
- Sanitation billing.
- Revenue collection.
- Debt management strategies.
- Financial reporting.
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements under GRAP standards.
- Revenue management.
- Debtors control.
- Expenditure management.
- Accounts payable.
- Internal audit support.
- External audit support.
- Revenue reconciliations.
- Processing invoices.
- Processing payments.
- Commitment control.
- Expenditure tracking.
- Budget monitoring.
- Variance analysis.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for graduates who have completed relevant studies in areas such as:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Risk Management
- Auditing
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements and should not have previous internship or learnership participation.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed compulsory prescribed municipal application form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of relevant certificates and qualifications.
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document.
Applicants should ensure that all information provided is complete and accurate.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the compulsory prescribed application form available from the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality website.
Click here to visit Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and access the application form
Completed applications, together with the required supporting documents, must be submitted to:
The Municipal Manager
Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
Private Bag X9308
Bushbuckridge
1280
Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to the Registry at the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Head Office.
Important Application Information
Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Background checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Criminal record checks.
Fraudulent qualifications or documents will result in immediate disqualification.
The successful candidates will also be required to sign a performance compact or agreement aligned with the municipality’s performance management framework.
People with disabilities and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the Finance Internship Programme, contact:
Mr RD Tshobete – HR Manager
Telephone: 013 065 0983
Closing Date
13 November 2026 at 16:00
Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.