Closing Date:
02 October 2025
Location:
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
Company:
Knysna Local Municipality
About the Programme
The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) is a structured professional training and work experience programme designed to build capacity in municipal finance.
It offers:
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Practical exposure in Municipal Budget and Treasury Offices
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Training aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), No. 56 of 2003
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A training sequence leading to a qualification in Municipal Finance Management (Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007)
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Skills development in Finance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management
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Experience in GRAP Standards, municipal policies, and procedures
Duration: Full-time Internship Contract
Stipend: R100,000 per annum (all-inclusive)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
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Have matriculated in the Garden Route District (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Hessequa, or Kannaland)
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Hold a completed three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7) with majors in:
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Accounting
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Business
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Finance
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Advantage: studies in Internal Audit and/or Risk Management
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Have strong written and verbal communication skills
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Be computer literate
⚠️ Only female applicants will be considered.
Internship Conditions
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Successful candidates will sign an Internship Agreement in addition to an employment contract
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Full participation in all training and workplace programmes is required
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Interns will be subject to the Municipal Disciplinary Code
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Annual increases as per the South African Local Government Bargaining Council
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
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Completed Knysna Municipality Application Form (available at www.knysna.gov.za or at Knysna Municipal Offices)
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Detailed CV
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Certified copies of ID and academic qualifications
📍 Send applications to:
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Post: Human Resources, PO Box 21, Knysna, 6570
Important Notes
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Late applications will not be considered
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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If no response is received within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful
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Reference, credit, qualification, and security checks will be conducted
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The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment