Knysna Local Municipality invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed graduates for the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) 2025 / 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 October 2025
Internship Location: Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
Duration: Internship Contract (Full-time)
Stipend: R100,000 per annum (all-inclusive)
About the MFMIP Internship
The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) is a structured professional training and work experience programme. It provides:
- Practical exposure in Municipal Budget and Treasury Offices.
- Training aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), No. 56 of 2003.
- A logical training sequence ending with a qualification in Municipal Finance Management in line with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels (Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007).
- Skills development in Finance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management departments.
- Experience in GRAP Standards, municipal policies, and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must have matriculated in the Garden Route District (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Hessequa, or Kannaland).
- Hold a completed three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7) with majors in:
- Accounting
- Business
- Finance
- Additional advantage: studies in Internal Audit and/or Risk Management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
⚠️ Only female applicants will be considered.
Internship Conditions
- The successful candidate will sign an Internship Agreement in addition to the employment contract.
- Interns must fully participate in all training and workplace programmes.
- Interns will be subject to the Municipal Disciplinary Code.
- Annual increases will be applied as determined by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- Completed Knysna Municipality Application Form (available at www.knysna.gov.za or at Knysna Municipal Offices).
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of ID and academic qualifications.
📍 Applications must be sent to:
- Post: Human Resources, PO Box 21, Knysna, 6570
- Email: vacanciesfinance@knysna.gov.za
Important Notes
- No late applications will be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Reference, credit, qualification, and security checks will be conducted.