Closing Date: 5 September 2025
Location: Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa
Company Name: Matzikama Municipality
Internship Overview
The Municipal Financial Management Internship Programme (MFIP) is a 2-year structured programme designed to provide professional training and hands-on work experience within the Finance Directorate of Matzikama Municipality.
Stipend: R8,334.00 per month
Interns will receive practical exposure in:
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Revenue and expenditure management
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Financial control
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Asset management
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Budget control
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Supply chain management
Minimum Requirements
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A 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with majors in one or more of the following:
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Accounting
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Economics
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Finance
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Risk Management
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Auditing
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Computer literacy
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Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa)
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Valid Code B Driver’s Licence
Key Performance Areas
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Perform programme-related tasks tied to municipal financial management
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Gain exposure in key financial areas: revenue, expenditure, budgeting, assets, and supply chain
Important Notes
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All applicants will undergo reference checks, qualification verifications, and criminal record screening
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A valid SAPS Clearance Certificate (not older than 6 months) or proof of application must be submitted
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No canvassing with councillors, selection panel members, or municipal staff—this will result in disqualification
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If no feedback is received within 6 weeks after the closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful
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The Municipality supports Employment Equity and preference will be given to suitably qualified equity candidates
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The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment
How to Apply
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Obtain the prescribed application form from:
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Ms Bongeka Mpahla or Ms Imelda Bowers
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Tel: 027 201 3300 / 3474 / 3392
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Submit the following by post or hand delivery:
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Completed application form
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Signed consent form
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CV
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Originally certified copies of:
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ID
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Qualifications
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Supporting documents
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Valid SAPS Clearance Certificate or proof of application
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Submit to:
For Attention: Ms Cathy le Fleur
Municipal Manager
LJ Phillips Municipal Offices
37 Kerk Street
PO Box 98
Vredendal
8160
Reference Number: V13/2025
Enquiries: Ms Nadine Fortuin – Tel: 027 201 3300