The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) is a structured professional training and work experience initiative aimed at capacitating young graduates with practical experience and high-quality training in Local Government Financial Management.
This programme offers:
- Practical Exposure: Hands-on experience in Municipal Budget and Treasury Offices.
- Comprehensive Training: Aligned with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), No. 56 of 2003.
- Qualification Pathway: A logical training sequence culminating in a qualification in Municipal Finance Management in line with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels (Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007).
- Skills Development: Training in Finance, Internal Audit, and Risk Management departments.
- Standard Exposure: Experience in GRAP Standards, municipal policies, and procedures.
✅ Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Background: A completed three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced National Diploma (NQF Level 7) with majors in:
- Accounting
- Business
- Finance
- Additional Advantage: Studies in Internal Audit and/or Risk Management.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Computer Literacy: Proficiency in relevant software applications.
- Geographical Requirement: Must have matriculated in the Garden Route District (Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Hessequa, or Kannaland).
- Gender Requirement: Only female applicants will be considered.
📋 Internship Conditions
- Internship Agreement: The successful candidate will sign an Internship Agreement in addition to the employment contract.
- Training Participation: Interns must fully participate in all training and workplace programmes.
- Disciplinary Code: Interns will be subject to the Municipal Disciplinary Code.
- Annual Increases: Annual increases will be applied as determined by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council.
📝 How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:
- Application Form: Completed Knysna Municipality Application Form (available at www.knysna.gov.za or at Knysna Municipal Offices).
- Curriculum Vitae: A detailed CV outlining academic qualifications and relevant experience.
- Certified Copies: Certified copies of ID and academic qualifications.
Submission Details:
- Postal Address:
Human Resources, PO Box 21, Knysna, 6570 - Email Address:
vacanciesfinance@knysna.gov.za
⚠️ Important Notes
- Late Applications: No late applications will be considered.
- Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear back within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Appointment Rights: The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Background Checks: Reference, credit, qualification, and security checks will be conducted.
