Bergrivier Municipality invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for two internship opportunities in Financial Services and Internal Auditing and Risk Management for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 11 August 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Bergrivier Municipality, Piketberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Bergrivier Municipality Internship Programme 2026
Bergrivier Municipality is recruiting two graduates for internships based at its head office in Piketberg.
The internships form part of the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme established by National Treasury to strengthen financial-management capacity in municipalities.
Successful applicants will receive practical workplace experience and structured training in municipal financial management, supply chain management, internal auditing and risk management.
Internship Programme Overview
Municipality: Bergrivier Municipality
Number of internships: 2
Location: Piketberg, Western Cape
Contract duration: 24 months
Possible extension: One additional year
Annual stipend: R100 000
Expected starting date: 01 November 2026 or as soon as possible
Closing date: 11 August 2026 at 16:00
Application methods: Hand delivery, post or courier
Available Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Directorate | Notice number | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Internship | Financial Services | MN 148/2026 | 1 |
| Internal Auditing and Risk Management Internship | Office of the Municipal Manager | MN 149/2026 | 1 |
Applicants must submit a separate prescribed application form for each position.
Financial Services Internship
Directorate: Financial Services
Position: Financial Services Intern
Number of positions: 1
Notice number: MN 148/2026
Location: Piketberg
Stipend: R100 000 per annum
The internship will provide practical exposure to municipal accounting, budgeting, financial management, supply chain management, reconciliations and financial-data collection.
Financial Services Internship Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year bachelor’s degree or National Diploma with majors in one or more of the following fields:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
Applicants must also have:
- Computer literacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency in at least two official languages of the Western Cape.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong human-relations skills.
- Attention to detail.
- A high level of responsibility.
- Accounting and numeracy skills.
- Report-writing skills.
- Basic knowledge of monthly reconciliations.
- Knowledge of financial-management processes.
- Knowledge of supply chain management processes.
The relevant Western Cape languages are Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa. Applicants must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of these languages.
Financial Services Key Performance Areas
The successful Financial Services Intern will assist with:
- Implementing accepted municipal accounting practices.
- Supporting municipal budgetary reforms.
- Financial-management training.
- Supply chain management training.
- Monthly and other financial reconciliations.
- Financial analysis.
- Electronic collection of financial data.
- Supporting municipal reporting processes.
- Applying National Treasury financial-management guidelines.
Internal Auditing and Risk Management Internship
Directorate: Office of the Municipal Manager
Position: Internal Auditing and Risk Management Intern
Number of positions: 1
Notice number: MN 149/2026
Location: Piketberg
Stipend: R100 000 per annum
This internship is aimed at young graduates interested in building a career in local government, particularly within internal auditing and risk management.
The successful candidate will receive structured training in the key performance areas of the municipality’s Internal Audit and Risk Management functions.
Internal Audit and Risk Management Requirements
Applicants must hold a three-year bachelor’s degree or National Diploma with:
- Internal Auditing; and/or
- Risk Management.
Applicants must also demonstrate:
- Computer literacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency in at least two official Western Cape languages.
- Ability to speak, read and write in the selected languages.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good human-relations skills.
- Attention to detail.
- A high level of responsibility.
- Accounting and numeracy skills.
- Report-writing skills.
- Basic knowledge of monthly reconciliations.
- Knowledge of financial-management processes.
- Knowledge of supply chain management processes.
Internal Audit and Risk Management Duties
The successful intern will receive training in the key performance areas of:
- Internal auditing.
- Risk management.
- Internal-control processes.
- Municipal compliance.
- Audit planning and administration.
- Risk identification.
- Risk monitoring.
- Report preparation.
- Financial-control processes.
- Governance-related activities.
The advertisement does not provide a more detailed breakdown of the daily duties for this position.
Internship Duration
Both internships will initially run for:
24 months
The appointments may be extended for a further year.
Any extension will depend on municipal requirements and approval and should not be regarded as automatic.
Internship Stipend
Successful candidates will receive:
R100 000 per annum
The stipend is set according to the National Treasury guidelines for implementing the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme.
The advertisement does not confirm additional benefits, accommodation, transport or relocation assistance.
Expected Commencement Date
Successful applicants are expected to begin on:
01 November 2026 or as soon as possible
The final appointment and starting date will be communicated by the municipality.
Required Application Documents
Applications must include:
- A completed prescribed Bergrivier Municipality application form.
- A covering letter.
- At least two contactable references.
- A Curriculum Vitae of no more than three pages.
- Certified copies of relevant qualification certificates.
- A certified copy of the identity document.
- A certified copy of the driver’s licence.
Certified copies must not be older than six months.
The two references may be managers, subordinates or peers.
Prescribed Application Form
Applicants must use the municipality’s official application form.
The form can be:
- Requested by telephone on 022 913 6000; or
- Downloaded from the Bergrivier Municipality website.
Click here to download the Bergrivier Municipality application form
Only one position may be included on each application form.
Applicants wishing to apply for both internships must complete separate application forms.
How to Apply for Bergrivier Municipality Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted by hand delivery, post or courier.
Click here to apply for Bergrivier Municipality Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted for the attention of:
Mr D.F. Verhoog
Applicants must clearly indicate the relevant notice number:
- Financial Services Internship: MN 148/2026
- Internal Auditing and Risk Management Internship: MN 149/2026
Hand-Delivery Addresses
Applications may be submitted to municipal offices within the Bergrivier municipal area, including:
- Aurora
- Eendekuil
- Redelinghuys
- Piketberg
- Porterville
- Velddrif
Applicants should ensure that the application reaches the relevant municipal office before 16:00 on the closing date.
Postal Application Address
Applications may be posted to:
Mr D.F. Verhoog
Bergrivier Municipality
P.O. Box 60
Piketberg
7320
The municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that arrive late or are not delivered.
Applicants using the postal method must allow enough time for delivery.
Courier Application Address
Applications may be sent by courier to:
Mr D.F. Verhoog
Bergrivier Municipality
13 Church Street
Piketberg
7320
Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that couriered applications arrive before the deadline.
Application Methods Not Accepted
The municipality will not accept applications submitted by:
- Fax
- Other electronic application methods
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 16:00
Applicants should submit their applications early, particularly when using post or courier services.
Internship Enquiries
Enquiries about the Financial Services Internship may be directed to:
Mr M. Crous
Telephone: 022 913 6000
Enquiries about the Internal Auditing and Risk Management Internship may be directed to:
Mr M. Mseleni
Telephone: 022 913 6000
Police and Security Clearance
Applicants may be subjected to police clearance with their consent.
Certain appointments may also be subject to:
- Security clearance.
- Interviews.
- Evaluation processes.
- A trade test where applicable.
- Verification of information and qualifications.
Applicants must ensure that all information submitted is truthful, accurate and current.
Employment Conditions
Successful candidates may be expected to:
- Work overtime.
- Be placed on standby.
- Provide services in other parts of the municipal area.
- Sign an employment contract.
- Disclose benefits and interests.
- Sign a performance agreement where applicable.
Employment Equity
Bergrivier Municipality is an equal-opportunity employer and applies the Employment Equity Act.
Preference may be given to candidates who support the municipality’s employment-equity targets.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Important Application Conditions
Applicants should note that:
- The prescribed municipal form is compulsory.
- Only one position may be listed per application form.
- A covering letter is required.
- At least two references must be provided.
- The CV must not exceed three pages.
- Certified documents must not be older than six months.
- Electronic and faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Canvassing municipal councillors, officials or appointment-committee members will result in disqualification.
- The municipality is not obligated to make an appointment.
Application Outcome
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You hold the required three-year degree or National Diploma.
- Your qualification matches the selected internship.
- You can communicate in at least two Western Cape official languages.
- You completed the prescribed application form.
- You used a separate form for each position.
- Your covering letter is attached.
- Two contactable references are included.
- Your CV is no longer than three pages.
- Your qualifications are certified.
- Your identity document is certified.
- Your driver’s licence copy is certified.
- Certified documents are not older than six months.
- The correct notice number is included.
- Your application is hand delivered, posted or couriered.
- Your application reaches the municipality by 16:00 on 11 August 2026.