Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for six Finance Internship positions for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Internship Location: Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Main Office, Jane Furse, Limpopo, South Africa
Makhuduthamaga Municipality Finance Internships 2026
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality is recruiting six Finance Interns for placement at its Main Office in Jane Furse.
Successful applicants will be appointed on three-year contracts and will receive practical exposure to budgeting, financial reporting, supply chain management, internal controls, asset management and other municipal finance functions.
Internship Programme Overview
Municipality: Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality
Position: Finance Intern
Number of positions: 6
Contract duration: Three years
Basic salary: R169 617.72 per annum
Centre: Main Office, Jane Furse
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 07 August 2026
Application methods: Post or hand delivery
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- A Bachelor of Commerce qualification; or
- A National Diploma; or
- An equivalent relevant qualification.
The qualification must be in one of the following fields:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Internal Auditing
- A related or equivalent field
The supplied advertisement does not specify a required age range, previous work experience or minimum academic average.
Key Performance Areas
Successful Finance Interns will assist with:
- Municipal budgeting.
- Annual financial statement preparation.
- Supply chain management.
- Internal controls.
- Asset management.
- Revenue management.
- Expenditure management.
- Financial reporting.
- Client services.
- Debtor services.
- Other duties assigned from time to time.
Budgeting
Interns may assist the municipal finance team with budgeting activities such as:
- Collecting budget information.
- Preparing supporting documentation.
- Capturing financial information.
- Maintaining budget records.
- Assisting with budget monitoring.
- Preparing information for financial reports.
- Supporting municipal departments during budget processes.
Annual Financial Statements
Successful candidates will assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
This may include:
- Collecting financial records.
- Checking supporting documentation.
- Preparing schedules.
- Capturing financial information.
- Assisting with account reconciliations.
- Organising records for audit purposes.
- Supporting the completion of reporting requirements.
Supply Chain Management
Interns may receive practical exposure to municipal supply chain management processes, including:
- Procurement administration.
- Maintaining procurement records.
- Processing supporting documentation.
- Assisting with quotations and bid records.
- Checking supplier documentation.
- Supporting compliance processes.
- Filing supply chain documents.
The precise duties will depend on departmental requirements and supervision.
Internal Control
The successful candidates will assist with internal-control activities intended to protect municipal resources and improve financial accountability.
Responsibilities may include:
- Checking financial documents.
- Supporting compliance monitoring.
- Identifying missing documentation.
- Maintaining accurate records.
- Assisting with control reviews.
- Reporting errors or irregularities to supervisors.
- Supporting audit preparation.
Asset Management
Interns may assist with:
- Maintaining the municipal asset register.
- Recording newly acquired assets.
- Verifying municipal assets.
- Supporting asset counts.
- Updating asset information.
- Filing supporting records.
- Assisting with asset disposals and transfers where authorised.
Revenue and Debtor Management
The programme may provide exposure to municipal revenue and debtor-management functions.
Interns may assist with:
- Maintaining debtor records.
- Capturing payment information.
- Supporting account reconciliations.
- Responding to basic client enquiries.
- Identifying outstanding accounts.
- Preparing debtor-related reports.
- Supporting revenue collection processes.
Expenditure Management
Finance Interns may assist with expenditure-management processes such as:
- Checking payment documentation.
- Capturing expenditure information.
- Maintaining payment records.
- Supporting account reconciliations.
- Monitoring allocated expenditure.
- Filing invoices and supporting documents.
- Assisting with financial reports.
Internship Duration
Successful candidates will be appointed on:
Three-year contracts
The advertisement does not state that the internship will lead to permanent municipal employment after the contract ends.
Internship Salary
Successful candidates will receive a basic salary of:
R169 617.72 per annum
The supplied advertisement does not confirm additional benefits, allowances, accommodation, transport or relocation assistance.
Required Application Documents
Applications must include:
- The prescribed application form.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Originally certified copies of academic qualifications.
- A certified copy of the applicant’s identity document.
Certified copies must not be older than three months.
Failure to submit all the required documents will result in disqualification.
How to Apply for Makhuduthamaga Municipality Finance Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery. Applicants can visit the municipality’s official vacancies page for vacancy information and any applicable municipal application form. (makhuduthamaga.gov.za)
Click here to apply for Makhuduthamaga Municipality Finance Internships 2026
Applications must be addressed to:
The Municipal Manager
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality
Postal Application Address
Applications may be posted to:
The Municipal Manager
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality
Private Bag X434
Jane Furse
1085
Applicants using the postal method should send their applications early enough to reach the municipality before the deadline.
Hand-Delivery Address
Applications may be hand delivered to:
Municipal Reception
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality
Stand No. 1, Groblersdal Road
Jane Furse
1085
Applicants should ensure that the application is received before the closing date.
Application Methods Not Specified
The supplied advertisement provides only postal and hand-delivery addresses.
It does not provide an application email address or fax number. Applicants should therefore use one of the stated submission methods unless the municipality officially communicates an alternative.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
07 August 2026
Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.
Because the deadline is approaching, applicants using postal delivery should consider whether their applications can arrive on time.
Internship Enquiries
Human Resources enquiries may be directed to:
Telephone: 013 265 8687
Telephone: 013 265 8600
Employment Equity
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The municipality may consider its employment-equity objectives when making appointments.
Important Application Conditions
Applicants should note that:
- Certified documents must not be older than three months.
- Failure to submit the prescribed documents will result in disqualification.
- Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited.
- Evidence of canvassing will result in disqualification.
- Applicants must use the prescribed application form.
- Late applications may not be considered.
- The municipality has not confirmed accommodation or transport assistance.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You have completed Grade 12.
- You hold a relevant BCom, National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Your qualification is in Accounting, Finance or Internal Auditing.
- The prescribed application form is completed.
- Your CV is detailed and updated.
- Your qualification copies are originally certified.
- Your identity document is certified.
- Certified copies are not older than three months.
- Your application is addressed to the Municipal Manager.
- You post or hand deliver the application.
- Your application reaches the municipality by 07 August 2026.