Sakhisizwe Municipality invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for two Finance Internship opportunities under the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Internship Location: Sakhisizwe Municipality, Cala, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Sakhisizwe Municipality Finance Internship Programme 2026
Sakhisizwe Municipality is recruiting two Finance Interns for a structured two-year professional training and workplace-experience programme.
The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme provides graduates with practical exposure to the functions of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office.
Successful candidates will participate in educational and workplace assignments intended to build on the knowledge and competencies gained during their tertiary studies.
Internship Programme Overview
Municipality: Sakhisizwe Municipality
Position: Finance Intern
Number of positions: 2
Programme: Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme
Employment type: Two-year contract
Remuneration: R83 911.56 per annum
Age requirement: 21 to 35 years
Location: Cala, Eastern Cape
Closing date: 21 August 2026
Application method: Post or hand delivery
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- A three-year bachelor’s degree or National Diploma.
- A qualification with majors in Accounting, Economics or Finance.
- Studies that include Risk Management, Auditing or a related field.
- An age between 21 and 35 years.
- A willingness to participate fully in the internship programme.
Applicants must meet the qualification and age requirements before applying.
Qualifying Fields of Study
Relevant qualifications include those with majors or substantial coursework in:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Auditing
- Risk Management
- A related financial field
Applicants should ensure that their academic documents clearly reflect their majors and relevant subjects.
Purpose of the Internship
The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme is designed to provide high-quality training and practical experience in municipal financial management.
The programme focuses on the functions of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office governed by:
- The Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003.
- Municipal financial-management reforms.
- The Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations.
- Gazette 29967 of June 2007.
The programme follows a structured training sequence that builds on the skills and knowledge gained during university or college studies.
Municipal Finance Management Training
Successful interns may receive exposure to different areas of municipal finance, including:
- Budget administration.
- Treasury operations.
- Financial reporting.
- Revenue and expenditure processes.
- Risk management.
- Internal controls.
- Auditing support.
- Municipal finance legislation.
- Compliance with financial policies.
- Financial record management.
The exact assignments will be determined by the municipality’s training programme and operational needs.
Internship Agreement
Successful candidates will be required to sign:
- An employment contract; and
- A separate internship agreement.
The internship agreement is intended to ensure commitment to the programme.
Interns will be required to:
- Participate fully in educational assignments.
- Complete workplace assignments.
- Attend required training.
- Follow municipal policies and procedures.
- Meet programme requirements.
- Cooperate with supervisors and mentors.
- Complete assigned work within the required deadlines.
Qualification or Credits on Completion
The programme may, where applicable, lead to credits or a qualification in Municipal Finance Management.
This will be aligned with the Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations.
The advertisement does not guarantee that every participant will receive the same qualification or number of credits. Successful completion will depend on the programme requirements and the intern’s participation.
Internship Duration
Successful candidates will be appointed for:
Two years
The appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.
The internship is a development opportunity and does not automatically guarantee permanent employment with Sakhisizwe Municipality after completion.
Internship Remuneration
Successful interns will receive:
R83 911.56 per annum
The advertisement does not specify additional benefits, allowances, accommodation or transport support.
Applicants should confirm the payment arrangements if shortlisted.
Employment Equity
Sakhisizwe Municipality is an affirmative-action and equal-opportunity employer.
The municipality encourages applications from:
- Women.
- Persons with disabilities.
- Suitably qualified applicants from designated groups.
Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to disclose the nature of their disabilities to support the municipality’s Employment Equity Plan.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
- An application letter.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Supporting documents relevant to the application.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in disqualification.
The advertisement does not specify the maximum age of certified copies. Applicants should ensure that their documents are recently certified and clearly readable.
How to Apply for Sakhisizwe Municipality Finance Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.
The municipality will not accept applications submitted by email or fax.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Municipal Manager
Mr S.G. Sotshongaye
Postal Application Address
Applications may be posted to:
The Municipal Manager
Sakhisizwe Municipality
P.O. Box 26
Cala
5455
Applicants using the postal method should send their applications early enough to arrive before the closing date.
Hand-Delivery Address
Applications may be hand delivered to:
Sakhisizwe Municipality
Erf 5556, Mthatha Road
Cala
5455
Applicants should include the position title clearly in their application letter.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
21 August 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Faxed and emailed applications will also not be accepted.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will undergo:
- Qualification verification.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Background screening.
- Other suitability checks required by the municipality.
Applicants must provide truthful and accurate information.
Fraudulent qualifications will result in disqualification.
Important Application Conditions
Applicants should note that:
- Canvassing councillors or municipal officials is prohibited.
- Canvassing will result in disqualification.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Application Outcome
Applicants who have not been contacted within one month after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Only candidates selected for the next stage may receive further communication.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You are between 21 and 35 years old.
- You have completed Grade 12.
- You hold a relevant three-year degree or National Diploma.
- Your qualification includes Accounting, Economics or Finance.
- Your studies include Auditing, Risk Management or a related field.
- Your application letter is attached.
- Your CV is detailed and updated.
- Your qualification copies are certified.
- Your supporting documents are included.
- Your application is posted or hand delivered.
- Your application reaches the municipality by 21 August 2026.