FINANCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAME FOR A PERIOD OF 3YEARS.

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

EXTERNAL VACANCY

NOTICE NO: 138/2026

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:

FINANCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAME FOR A PERIOD OF 3YEARS.

(Preference will be given to applicants permanently residing within Kouga Local Municipality jurisdiction)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in finance related field with majors in Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance, Economics, Risk Management and/or Auditing;
• Must be between the age of 18-35 years;
• Ability to function independently, as well as within a team;
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and to apply time management principles;
• Attention to detail;
• Good communication skills;
• Computer skills (excel and other programs);
• Must be assertive and have attention to detail;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:                     Nil

SALARY:                                             R120 000.00 Per Annum                                  

THE INTERNS WILL BE TRAINED AND BE EXPOSED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Knowledge of public sector procurement, MFMA 56 of 2003 and relevant legislation;
• Best Practice and Treasury Regulations;
• On negotiation, planning and organizing skills;
• Performance monitoring;
• Advanced report writing and analytical skills;
• Municipal Finance Management Program (MFMP);

BENEFITS:                                            As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Tuesday, 02 June 2026 at 12:00.

 For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
3. Attaching more than one PDF document.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR C DU PLESSIS                                                                                 P. O. BOX 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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