Mkhondo Local Municipality invites suitably qualified young graduates to apply for the ICT and Finance Internship Programme 2026 in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.
Internship Application Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Mkhondo Local Municipality, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Mkhondo Local Municipality Internship Programme 2026
Mkhondo Local Municipality is recruiting graduates for five internship opportunities under its Corporate Services and Financial Services departments.
The internships form part of the National Treasury Financial Management and Budget Reform Programme and are aimed at helping young graduates gain practical experience for careers in local government.
Each internship runs for:
24 months
Successful candidates will receive a stipend of:
R7,000 to R7,500 Total Cost to Company
Available Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Posts | Reference Number | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Intern | X1 | CS/ICT/INTERN/01 | Diploma or Degree in ICT, Computer Science or related field |
| Finance Intern | X4 | FS/FS/INTERN/01 | Diploma or Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Economics, Internal Auditing, Taxation or equivalent |
| Total | X5 |
ICT Internship – X1
Department: Corporate Services
Reference Number: CS/ICT/INTERN/01
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7,000 to R7,500 Total Cost to Company
Applicants must have recently obtained a relevant three-year tertiary qualification.
The minimum requirements are Grade 12 and a Diploma or Degree in:
Information and Communication Technology
Computer Science
or a related field.
Applicants must also be computer literate.
Preference will be given to candidates residing within the Mkhondo Local Municipality boundaries.
Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship or similar programme.
ICT Intern Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist municipal users with basic computer hardware and software problems and help identify and resolve common ICT faults.
Other responsibilities include installing computers, monitors, keyboards, printers and other approved ICT equipment, as well as connecting and configuring computers and peripherals to the municipal network under supervision.
The intern will also assist with checking network cables, switches, routers and other equipment for basic faults, support users experiencing internet or shared-drive access problems and report more complex technical issues to the ICT Supervisor.
Finance Internships – X4
Department: Financial Services
Reference Number: FS/FS/INTERN/01
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7,000 to R7,500 Total Cost to Company
Applicants must have Grade 12 together with a relevant Diploma or Degree in:
Financial Management
Accounting
Economics
Internal Auditing
Taxation
or a relevant equivalent qualification.
Applicants must be computer literate.
Preference will be given to candidates residing within the municipal boundaries.
Candidates who have previously participated in an internship or similar programme will not qualify according to the advertisement.
Finance Intern Responsibilities
Finance interns will gain practical experience in municipal financial administration.
Duties include assisting with financial schedules, registers and reports, capturing expenditure transactions, maintaining payment registers and supporting financial controls.
Interns may also assist with preparing cut-off lists for non-paying customers, customer-account data cleansing, maintaining registers for late estate consumer accounts, processing revenue transactions, tariff-related data and supporting mid-year budget and performance reviews.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants for both internship streams should have good written and verbal communication skills, leadership potential and strong interpersonal skills.
Candidates should also be able to work long hours when required, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and demonstrate good computer literacy.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit a completed municipal Application for Employment form together with a concise CV.
The application must also include original certified copies, not older than three months, of relevant qualifications and the applicant’s Identity Document.
A valid driver’s licence and at least three contactable references must also be included.
The Application for Employment form must be signed. Failure to sign it will result in automatic disqualification.
How to Apply for Mkhondo Local Municipality Internships 2026
Applications may be submitted by hand delivery or post.
Hand Delivery Address
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Civic Centre
Corner Mark and De Wet Street
Piet Retief
2380
Postal Address
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Mkhondo Local Municipality
P.O. Box 23
Piet Retief
2380
Applicants can obtain the Application for Employment form from Mkhondo Local Municipality offices or from the municipal website.
Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12:00
Applicants should ensure that their complete applications reach the municipality before the closing time.
Employment Equity
Mkhondo Local Municipality is committed to implementing its Employment Equity Plan.
Suitably qualified women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Important Application Notes
Vetting and screening may be conducted on successful candidates.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Mkhondo Local Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.