Your Future Starts Here: Buffalo City Finance Management Internship 2026
A new 2‑year internship is open for South African graduates who want to learn real‑world money skills in a city government. The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is looking for bright students from the Eastern Cape to join the Directorate of Financial Services in East London. If you have a degree in accounting or a similar diploma, you could earn a monthly stipend and gain hands‑on experience in everything from budgeting to treasury work.
Why This Internship Matters
For two whole years, interns will live inside a municipal finance department and see how a city runs its money. They’ll work on:
- Setting up budgets
- Tracking how money comes in and goes out
- Managing the city’s money reserve (the treasury)
- Creating yearly financial reports
- Helping keep the city’s supply chain running smoothly
The program is built so you learn by doing, not just reading about it. You’ll sit beside senior finance staff, see their processes up close, and get a clear picture of how public money is handled.
Who Can Join
You’re eligible if you hold either a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting or a National Diploma in Accounting. These qualifications show that you understand the basics of numbers and how businesses and governments track finances.
What You’ll Do
- Revenue Management – Learn how the city collects taxes, fees, and other income.
- Budget Management – Help plan and control spending for the whole year.
- Treasury Functions – Work with the city’s cash reserves, loans, and investments.
- Annual Financial Statements – Prepare and review the big yearly reports that show the city’s financial health.
- Expenditure Management – Make sure money is used properly and that projects stay within budget.
- Supply Chain Management – Support the purchasing and delivery of goods and services that keep the city running.
Important Things to Know
- People with disabilities are especially welcome – the municipality wants to create a fair chance for everyone.
- No need to fill out a separate application form online. Just send your documents.
- You must send:
- A detailed resume (CV)
- A cover letter that explains why you want the internship
- Certified copies of your certificates, diplomas or degrees
- A copy of your ID
- A copy of your driver’s licence if you have one
- Missing any of these documents will automatically drop you from consideration.
- Cheating on any part of your application, such as faking qualifications, is illegal and can get you charged.
How to Send Your Application
Online – Click on the button below to apply for the Buffalo City Finance Management Internship 2026.
Apply Here
If you prefer to send paper copies, you can hand it to the Human Resources Department at Buxton House, Buxton Street, or mail it to the Directorate of Corporate Services:
P.O. Box 134, East London, 5200.
What Happens Next
- The municipality will review your application 30 days after the deadline (November 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.).
- If you haven’t heard anything by then, it likely means the spot wasn’t chosen for you.
- The municipality follows the Employment Equity Act (Act No. 55 of 1998). This means they will give priority to people who were previously disadvantaged and to those with disabilities.
Ready to Start?
If you’re excited about learning real finance skills and want a solid start for your career, this internship could be the perfect step. Apply before November 19, 2025, and get a chance to earn R100,000 a year while working in a city that matters.
Don’t wait—take the next step toward a bright future in municipal finance.