Mossel Bay Municipality invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internal Audit Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 13:00
Internship Location: Mossel Bay Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Mossel Bay Municipality Internal Audit Internship Programme 2026
Mossel Bay Municipality is offering an Internal Audit Internship opportunity within the Office of the Municipal Manager.
The programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who have completed a three-year degree or National Diploma in Internal Audit or a related field and need practical workplace experience.
Applicants residing within the Mossel Bay municipal boundaries will receive preference.
Only hard-copy applications completed on the official Mossel Bay Municipality application form will be accepted.
Internship Programme Overview
Municipality: Mossel Bay Municipality
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
Programme: Internal Audit Internship Programme
Employment type: Contractual appointment
Initial duration: 12 months
Possible extension: Up to a maximum of three years in total
Monthly stipend: R9 715.41
Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 13:00
Application method: Hard-copy application only
Who Can Apply?
The internship is intended for unemployed South African graduates from recognised higher education institutions.
Applicants must have completed a three-year qualification in Internal Audit or a closely related discipline and must be seeking practical work experience connected to their completed studies.
Preference will be given to applicants who reside within the Mossel Bay municipal boundaries.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a completed National Diploma or degree in Internal Audit or a related field.
- The qualification must be at least NQF Level 6.
- Be in possession of the complete qualification when applying.
- Be computer literate in Microsoft Office applications.
- Be fluent in at least two official languages of the Western Cape.
- Have met the academic requirements for the advertised field.
- Not have previously been employed as an intern in the public sector.
- Be willing to work overtime and over weekends when required.
Knowledge of municipal financial regulations will be an advantage.
Internship Duration
The successful candidate will initially be appointed for 12 months.
The municipality may extend the internship for a further period of between 12 and 24 months. The total appointment period may not exceed three years.
Any extension will depend on municipal requirements, performance and applicable contractual conditions.
Monthly Stipend
The successful intern will receive a stipend of:
R9 715.41 per month
Applicants should note that this is a contractual internship appointment and does not automatically guarantee permanent employment after the programme.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following:
- A fully completed official Mossel Bay Municipality application form.
- A comprehensive and updated CV.
- A certified copy of their South African identity document or identity card.
- Certified copies of completed qualifications.
- Relevant academic records or supporting documentation.
- Any other documents requested in the vacancy notice.
Certified copies must not be older than six months.
Failure to complete the official application form fully or attach the required documents may result in immediate disqualification.
Where to Get the Application Form
The official application form is available from the Mossel Bay Municipality website.
Click here to download the Mossel Bay Municipality internship application form
Application forms may also be requested electronically from the municipal contact persons listed in the advertisement.
How to Apply for Mossel Bay Municipality Internal Audit Internship 2026
Click here to apply for Mossel Bay Municipality Internal Audit Internship 2026
Only hard-copy applications will be accepted.
Complete the official municipal application form and attach a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, a certified identity document and all other required supporting documents.
Applications may be hand-delivered to:
Mossel Bay Municipality Human Resources Department
Old Power Station Building
Santos Beach
Mossel Bay
Western Cape
Hard-copy applications may also be placed in the relevant application boxes at the following municipal offices:
- Herbertsdale Municipal Office
- Friemersheim Municipal Office
- Great Brak River Municipal Office
- Hartenbos Municipal Office
- Mossel Bay Municipal Office
Applicants must ensure that their applications are placed in the correct application box before the deadline.
Applications That Will Not Be Accepted
The municipality will not accept:
- Applications received after 13:00 on the closing date.
- Email applications.
- Faxed applications.
- Applications submitted without the official municipal application form.
- Incomplete application forms.
- Applications without the required certified documents.
- Applications submitted after the closing date.
Although the municipality may accept electronic applications for some vacancies, this internship specifically requires a hard-copy application.
Selection Process
Applicants who meet the initial requirements may be invited to participate in pre-screening assessments.
The selection process may include:
- A theoretical assessment.
- A practical assessment.
- Qualification verification.
- Identity verification.
- Verification of supporting documents.
- A driving skills test where relevant.
- A baseline or entry medical assessment.
Applicants invited to the next stage may be required to present original certified documents.
Medical Fitness Requirements
Successful candidates may be required to undergo a medical assessment to confirm that they are fit to perform the duties associated with the internship.
Employment may be subject to the successful candidate being declared medically fit for duty.
Internship Enquiries
For further information, contact:
Ms N. De Wet
Ms F. Mpondo
Ms C. Daniels
Telephone: 044 606 5000
The contact details are for enquiries only. Applications must be submitted in hard-copy format.
Employment Equity
Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to meeting the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, as amended.
The municipality encourages applications from previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities.
Applicants residing within the Mossel Bay municipal area will receive preference.
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants who are not contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
No employment agreement will take effect until the municipality has made a written offer and the successful applicant has formally accepted it.
The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 17 July 2026 at 13:00.
Applications received after 13:00 will not be accepted. Candidates are encouraged to deliver their hard-copy applications well before the deadline.