Frances Baard District Municipality Internal Audit Internships 2026

Frances Baard District Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Internal Audit Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 05 August 2026

Internship Location: Frances Baard District Municipality, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

Frances Baard District Municipality Internal Audit Internship 2026

Frances Baard District Municipality is recruiting one Internal Audit Intern for placement within the Office of the Municipal Manager.

The internship is a structured professional training and workplace-experience programme designed to provide practical exposure to internal auditing, audit procedures, systems reviews, compliance testing and the preparation of audit reports.

The programme is aimed at unemployed graduates who have completed a relevant National Diploma.

Internship Programme Overview

Municipality: Frances Baard District Municipality
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
Position: Internal Audit Intern
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 10/26
Contract duration: Two years
Remuneration: R100 000 all-inclusive package
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
Closing date: 05 August 2026
Application methods: Post or hand delivery

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A National Diploma in Internal Auditing; or
  • A National Diploma in Accounting.
  • Knowledge of the standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.
  • Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditorsโ€™ Code of Ethics.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Creative-thinking ability.
  • The ability to work independently.
  • Innovative problem-solving ability.
  • The ability to maintain good relationships with clients.
  • Willingness to travel within the Frances Baard District.

The programme is specifically aimed at unemployed graduates.

Purpose of the Internship

The internship provides structured training and practical exposure to internal-audit functions and reforms.

The programme follows a logical training sequence that builds on the skills and competencies acquired during university or college studies.

Successful candidates will gain experience in:

  • Audit planning.
  • Internal-control assessment.
  • Systems and process reviews.
  • Compliance testing.
  • Evidence gathering.
  • Audit working papers.
  • Findings and recommendations.
  • Draft and final audit reports.
  • Monitoring corrective action.

Key Performance Areas

The successful intern will assist with:

  • Conducting audits of municipal processes, systems and procedures.
  • Requesting records relevant to the audit.
  • Analysing system applications.
  • Performing audit tests.
  • Checking conformity and consistency.
  • Obtaining documentary evidence.
  • Extracting information from records.
  • Observing work processes and procedures.
  • Comparing evidence against approved procedures.
  • Identifying deviations and weaknesses.
  • Compiling audit programmes.
  • Preparing audit findings and reports.
  • Formulating recommendations.
  • Monitoring implementation of approved recommendations.

Conducting Internal Audits

The intern will participate in audits of municipal processes and systems.

This may include:

  • Requesting financial and operational records.
  • Reviewing policies and procedures.
  • Inspecting supporting documentation.
  • Interviewing officials.
  • Observing work sequences.
  • Assessing whether procedures are correctly applied.
  • Recording evidence in audit working papers.

Audit Testing and Analysis

The successful candidate will analyse systems and perform audit tests to determine whether processes are operating consistently and according to approved procedures.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Testing transactions.
  • Reviewing system controls.
  • Comparing actual processes with approved procedures.
  • Identifying non-compliance.
  • Verifying supporting evidence.
  • Recording exceptions.
  • Preparing schedules of audit findings.

Audit Programme Preparation

The intern will assist with compiling audit programmes that outline:

  • Audit objectives.
  • Audit procedures.
  • Tests to be performed.
  • Records required.
  • Areas of risk.
  • Timelines.
  • Responsible officials.

The audit programme will be submitted for approval and discussed before implementation.

Audit Reports

The successful candidate will assist with preparing reports on completed audits.

This may include:

  • Referring to audit working papers.
  • Summarising observations.
  • Compiling schedules of findings.
  • Identifying procedural weaknesses.
  • Explaining control failures.
  • Drafting recommendations.
  • Correcting draft reports.
  • Submitting final reports for approval.

Identifying Weaknesses and Recommendations

The intern will identify weaknesses in municipal systems and procedures.

These weaknesses may be identified through:

  • Document analysis.
  • Interviews.
  • Process observation.
  • Audit tests.
  • System reviews.
  • Comparison with policies and procedures.

Recommendations must be practical and intended to improve controls, compliance and service delivery.

Monitoring Corrective Action

The successful intern will help monitor whether approved recommendations are implemented.

This may involve:

  • Consulting with the relevant functional area.
  • Reviewing corrective-action plans.
  • Comparing processes before and after implementation.
  • Checking supporting evidence.
  • Reporting unresolved findings.
  • Monitoring whether controls have improved.

Internship Duration

The internship will run for:

Two years

The appointment will be made on a fixed-term employment contract.

The advertisement does not state that the internship will lead to permanent municipal employment.

Internship Remuneration

The successful candidate will receive:

R100 000 all-inclusive package

The advertisement does not clarify whether this amount is per annum or for the full contract period. Applicants should confirm the payment structure with the municipality if shortlisted.

Required Application Documents

Applications must include:

  • The municipalityโ€™s completed application form.
  • A detailed and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • A certified copy of the identity document.
  • Certified copies of academic qualifications.

Certified documents must not be older than three months.

Completing the prescribed application form is compulsory.

Municipal Application Form

The application form can be obtained from:

  • Frances Baard District Municipality offices; or
  • The municipalityโ€™s official website.

Click here to download the Frances Baard District Municipality application form

Applicants must complete the form fully before submitting their application.

How to Apply for Frances Baard District Municipality Internal Audit Internship 2026

Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.

Click here to apply for Frances Baard District Municipality Internal Audit Internship 2026

Applications should be addressed to:

The Municipal Manager
Frances Baard District Municipality

Applicants must quote the following reference number:

Reference number: 10/26

Postal Application Address

Applications may be posted to:

The Municipal Manager
Frances Baard District Municipality
Private Bag X6088
Kimberley
8300

Applicants using the postal method must ensure that their applications reach the municipality before the closing date.

Hand-Delivery Address

Applications may be hand delivered to:

Frances Baard District Municipality
51 Drakensberg Avenue
Carters Glen
Kimberley
Northern Cape

Application Methods Not Accepted

Applications submitted by the following methods will not be considered:

  • Email
  • Fax

Applicants must use post or hand delivery.

Internship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

05 August 2026

The deadline is approaching. Applicants should submit their applications immediately, particularly when using postal delivery.

Late applications may not be considered.

Internship Enquiries

Enquiries may be directed to:

Mrs Pulane Matsitse
Ms Lesedi Thomas

Telephone: 053 838 0912 / 053 838 0911

Verification Checks

Successful candidates will be subjected to compulsory:

  • Reference checks.
  • Qualification validation.
  • Identity verification.
  • Other suitability checks required by the municipality.

Applicants must ensure that all information and documents submitted are accurate.

Employment Equity

Appointments will be made according to the municipalityโ€™s employment-equity policy and affirmative-action practices.

Designated groups, including persons living with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Outcome

Applicants who do not receive a response within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Important Application Checklist

Before submitting the application, confirm that:

  • You are an unemployed graduate.
  • You hold a National Diploma in Internal Auditing or Accounting.
  • You completed the prescribed municipal application form.
  • Your CV is detailed and comprehensive.
  • Your identity document is certified.
  • Your qualification copies are certified.
  • Certified documents are not older than three months.
  • Reference number 10/26 is included.
  • You post or hand deliver the application.
  • You do not submit it by email or fax.
  • Your application reaches the municipality by 05 August 2026.
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