Xhariep District Municipality invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Finance Internship 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 20 July 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Trompsburg, Free State, South Africa
About the Xhariep District Municipality Finance Internship 2026
Xhariep District Municipality is inviting applications for the position of Finance Intern within the Budget and Treasury Office.
The internship is offered on a 3-year fixed-term contract and is aimed at new market entrants who want to gain practical experience in municipal finance.
Internship Details
- Municipality: Xhariep District Municipality
- Position: Finance Intern
- Reference Number: INT/07/2026
- Contract Duration: 3 Years Fixed Term Contract
- Number of Positions: 1
- Reporting: Designated officials in the Budget and Treasury Office
- Remuneration: R100 000.00 total package
- Closing Date: 20 July 2026 at 16:00
Responsibilities
The successful intern will be exposed to work in the entire Budget and Treasury Office, including:
- Expenditure administration
- Payroll
- Supply Chain Management
- Budget and VAT returns
- Compilation and submission of compliance reports
- Working with various Acts and legislation applicable to the municipality
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with major concentration in:
- Economics
- Accounting
- Internal Audit
- Risk Management
- Must be a new market entrant
Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should have:
- Knowledge of Pastel Accounting
- Knowledge of any financial system
- Computer skills
Knowledge of the Pastel Accounting system will be an added advantage.
Behavioural Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Integrity
- Honesty and confidentiality
- Financial problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to take verbal and written instructions
Documents Required
Applications should include:
- Covering letter
- Application form
- Resume / CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified copy of ID
Important Notes
Applicants should note the following:
- Application form for employment is obtainable from Gazette No. 45181 and the Xhariep District Municipality website
- Applicants will be subjected to necessary checks and vetting
- Reference checks will be done for shortlisted candidates
- No emailed applications will be accepted
- No late applications will be considered
- Communication will be restricted to shortlisted candidates only
- Canvassing of officials or Councillors is not permitted and will lead to disqualification
- Only hard copy applications will be accepted
How to Apply
Applications must be directed to:
The Municipal Manager
20 Louw Street
Trompsburg
9913
Applicants must download the application form from the municipal website and submit hard copy applications to the municipality.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Me N Mbangula
Tel: 083 345 4256
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 20 July 2026 before end of business at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not hear from the municipality within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.