Hessequa Municipality invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for Financial Internship opportunities for 2026 in Riversdale, Western Cape.
Internship Application Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Internship Location: Riversdale, Hessequa Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Hessequa Municipality Financial Internships 2026
Hessequa Municipality is recruiting graduates for two fixed-term Financial Internship opportunities.
The available internships are in:
- Financial Services
- Internal Audit
Both positions are based in Riversdale and are offered on a two-year contract.
Successful candidates will receive a gross salary of:
R120,000 per annum
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Hessequa Municipality
Programme: Financial Internships 2026
Location: Riversdale, Western Cape
Contract duration: 2 years
Salary: R120,000 gross per annum
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Application methods: Online, email, hand delivery or post
Available Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Reference | Qualification | Salary | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Internship: Financial Services | INTERN003 | Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Financial Management or Risk Management | R120,000 p.a. | 2 years |
| Financial Internship: Internal Audit | INTERN002 | Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with majors in Auditing and/or Internal Audit | R120,000 p.a. | 2 years |
Financial Internship: Financial Services
Reference Number: INTERN003
Location: Riversdale
Salary: R120,000 gross per annum
Contract: Two years
Applicants must have a:
- Bachelor’s Degree; or
- National Diploma
with majors in:
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Risk Management
Financial Services Additional Requirements
Applicants must also:
- Be computer literate.
- Be able to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
A Code B driver’s licence will serve as a recommendation.
The advertisement does not state that a driver’s licence is compulsory.
Financial Internship: Internal Audit
Reference Number: INTERN002
Location: Riversdale
Salary: R120,000 gross per annum
Contract: Two years
Applicants must have a:
- Bachelor’s Degree; or
- National Diploma
with majors in:
- Auditing; and/or
- Internal Audit.
Internal Audit Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be computer literate.
- Be able to communicate in two of the official languages of the Western Cape.
A Code B driving licence will serve as a recommendation.
Salary
Both internships offer:
R120,000 gross salary per annum
The supplied advertisement describes this amount as a gross annual salary.
Contract Duration
Both positions are offered on a:
Two-year fixed-term contract
How to Apply for Hessequa Municipality Financial Internships 2026
Applicants may apply online through the Municipality’s e-recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Hessequa Municipality Financial Internships 2026
Applicants can register on the system and submit their applications online.
Email Applications
Application forms may also be submitted electronically to:
Applicants should ensure that the required municipal application form is completed and included.
Hand-Delivery Applications
Application forms may be hand-delivered to:
Any Hessequa Municipal Office
Applicants should ensure that the application is delivered before the closing date.
Postal Applications
Applications may also be posted to:
Human Resources
Hessequa Municipality
PO Box 29
Riversdale
6670
Western Cape
South Africa
Municipal Application Form
Application forms can be downloaded from the Hessequa Municipality website.
Applicants should note that applications received without the required application form will not be considered.
Placement Locations
Although the advertised internships are based in Riversdale, Hessequa Municipality states that successful candidates may be placed to work in any area within Hessequa.
These areas include:
- Witsand
- Slangrivier
- Heidelberg
- Riversdale
- Still Bay
- Albertinia
- Gouritsmond
Applications from within the Hessequa Municipal Area will receive preference.
Employment Equity
Hessequa Municipality is an equal-opportunity employer.
The Municipality encourages applications from:
- Persons with disabilities.
- People from previously disadvantaged groups.
Preference may be given to applicants who support the Municipality’s Employment Equity targets, although this will not be the only selection criterion.
Recruitment Checks
Applications may be subject to:
- Reference checking.
- Verification of qualifications.
- Criminal-record checking.
By applying, applicants consent to these checks.
Important Application Rules
Applicants should note that:
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Applications without the required application form will not be considered.
- Canvassing councillors, Appointment Committee members or municipal employees will result in disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Candidates who arrive late for interviews may be disqualified.
- The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application Outcome
Applicants who do not receive feedback within:
Three months after the closing date
should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
17 August 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline using one of the approved application methods.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Ms Jonecia Jansen
Telephone: 028 713 7965
Application Checklist
Before applying, confirm that:
- You meet the qualification requirements for INTERN002 or INTERN003.
- Your CV is updated.
- You are computer literate.
- You can communicate in two official Western Cape languages.
- You have a Code B driver’s licence if available.
- You complete the required Hessequa Municipality application form.
- You use the correct reference number.
- You submit your application online, by email, hand delivery or post.
- You apply before 17 August 2026.