Company Name: Knysna Municipality
Location: Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 9th October 2025
Remuneration: R100,000 per annum (all-inclusive)
Target Group: Female graduates from the Garden Route District
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP:
The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) is a National Treasury initiative aimed at developing qualified graduates for careers in local government financial management.
Interns will gain exposure to:
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Municipal Budget and Treasury operations
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Internal Audit and Risk Management practices
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The Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), GRAP, and related municipal financial policies
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A structured training programme that leads to a Municipal Finance Management qualification (as per National Treasury regulations)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Applicants must:
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Be female (only female applicants will be considered)
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Have matriculated in the Garden Route District:
(Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Hessequa, or Kannaland) -
Hold a three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7) in:
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Accounting
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Business
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Finance
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Have good computer literacy
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Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
✅ Advantageous:
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Qualification or experience in Internal Audit and/or Risk Management
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS:
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Candidates must sign both an Internship Agreement and an employment contract
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Interns are subject to the Municipal Disciplinary Code
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Annual increases will apply as per the South African Local Government Bargaining Council
APPLICATION PROCESS:
📌 Required Documents:
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Completed Application Form (Download from: www.knysna.gov.za or collect from Knysna Municipal Offices)
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Detailed CV
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Certified copies of ID and academic qualifications
📮 Submit Applications To:
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Postal Address:
Human Resources
PO Box 21
Knysna, 6570 -
Email Address:
vacanciesfinance@knysna.gov.za
⚠️ No late applications will be accepted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Reference, credit, qualification, and security checks may be conducted
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Applicants may undergo evaluation tests
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Canvassing of councillors or staff will lead to disqualification
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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If you do not hear back within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
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The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint anyone