Kouga Municipality invites South African unemployed youth and graduates to apply for the Finance and Electro-Mechanical Internship Programmes 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 June 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Kouga Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Kouga Municipality Internships 2026
Kouga Local Municipality is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for internship opportunities in the Finance Department and Electro-Mechanical Department.
Preference will be given to applicants who permanently reside within the Kouga Local Municipality area of jurisdiction.
1. Finance Internship Programme 2026
Notice Number: 138/2026
Programme: Finance Internship Programme
Duration: 3 years
Salary: R120 000 per annum
Municipality: Kouga Municipality
Location: Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must have a relevant NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7 qualification in a finance-related field.
Relevant fields include:
Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance, Economics, Risk Management and Auditing.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must be able to work effectively under pressure and apply good time management skills.
Candidates must have good communication skills, computer skills, especially Excel and other programmes, and strong attention to detail.
Applicants must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages used in Kouga Municipality, which are Afrikaans, English and Xhosa.
Areas of Training and Exposure
Finance interns will be trained and exposed to the following areas:
Public sector procurement, Municipal Finance Management Act, MFMA 56 of 2003, and relevant legislation.
Best practice and Treasury Regulations.
Negotiation, planning and organising skills.
Performance monitoring.
Advanced report writing and analytical skills.
Municipal Finance Management Programme, also known as MFMP.
2. Electro-Mechanical Department Internship 2026
Notice Number: 139/2026
Programme: Electro-Mechanical Department Internship
Duration: 18 months
Stipend: R4 000 per month
Municipality: Kouga Municipality
Location: Eastern Cape
Requirements
Applicants must be computer literate.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Candidates must have good communication skills.
Applicants must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality, which are Afrikaans, English and Xhosa.
Available Fields of Study
Electrical Engineering
Type of Programme: Experiential Learning
Duration: 18 months
Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, N6 Certificate and Placement Letter from tertiary institution
Stipend: R4 000 per month
Number of Posts: 7
Mechanical Engineering
Type of Programme: Experiential Learning
Duration: 18 months
Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, N6 Certificate and Placement Letter from tertiary institution
Stipend: R4 000 per month
Number of Posts: 2
Mechanic Qualification
Type of Programme: Experiential Learning
Duration: 18 months
Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Mechanic Trade Test Certificate and Placement Letter from tertiary institution
Stipend: R4 000 per month
Number of Posts: 2
Internship Agreement
Successful interns will sign an internship agreement in addition to an employment contract.
The agreement is meant to ensure commitment to the programme, including full participation in education and workplace assignments, as well as compliance with municipal policies and procedures.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
Formal application form.
Comprehensive CV.
Certified copies of qualifications.
Certified copy of identity document.
Driver’s licence, where applicable.
Placement letter, where applicable.
For the Electro-Mechanical Internship, applicants must submit the required documents according to the field of study they are applying for.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Kouga Municipality Internships 2026.
Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to:
Email: recruitment@kouga.gov.za
Application forms can be obtained from the Kouga Municipality website: www.kouga.gov.za
Applications must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Tuesday, 02 June 2026 at 12:00.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Ms Z Gxuluwe
Tel: 042 2002 200
Important Notes
Applicants must submit applications as one PDF document only.
Attaching more than one PDF document may lead to disqualification.
Canvassing of councillors will lead to disqualification.
Submission of fraudulent qualifications or documents will also lead to disqualification.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting, reference checks and assessment processes.
By applying, candidates agree to background checks being performed.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
If you do not hear from the municipality within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Final Thoughts
The Kouga Municipality Internships 2026 are valuable opportunities for unemployed youth and graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience in municipal finance, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and related technical fields.
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications before 02 June 2026 at 12:00.