Risk Management Internship – 2026
Ehlanzeni District Municipality in Mbombela is looking for fresh graduates who are curious about how city services stay safe and run smoothly. The role is a two‑year internship that will put you right in the heart of the municipal government, where you will learn about risk management, compliance and governance. If you’re a 15‑year‑old reading this, imagine yourself a few years from now, having done real work in a public office and having a solid portfolio to show for it.
Why This Internship is a Good Fit
- Hands‑on learning: You’ll sit with the office that runs the district and see how decisions are made to protect the city’s finances and services.
- Two years of experience: That’s a full contract that lets you explore different tasks and grow your skill set.
- Good pay: The internship comes with a yearly stipend of R120 000, which is a nice help while you’re learning.
About the Place
Ehlanzeni District Municipality is a local government body located in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province. It is known for giving young people a chance to see how a city is managed, and it supports a variety of programs that help graduates find jobs.
What You’ll Do
During your internship you will help with:
- Risk Management Strategy – Work with senior staff to develop plans that keep the municipality safe from financial and operational risks.
- Risk Assessments – Take part in yearly reviews that identify potential problems before they happen, and help create risk registers.
- Policy Development – Draft policies and procedures that prevent fraud and ensure the city follows the law, including the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and the Municipal Systems Act (MSA).
- Cross‑Department Collaboration – Work with different parts of the municipality, learning how each team contributes to a safe and efficient service.
- Other Projects – Whenever the manager needs help on a new task, you’ll jump in and learn something new.
Who Should Apply
The internship is open only to people who meet these simple conditions:
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You should have finished grade 12 and hold a three‑year National Diploma or an equivalent qualification in one of the following fields: Risk Management, Internal Auditing or Accounting.
- You must be a South African citizen and currently unemployed.
- This is your first internship – you should not have taken a similar role before.
- You’ll need to sign a contract that explains the terms of the internship.
The municipality encourages applications from people who have faced disadvantages or who have a disability, so please don’t hold back if you fit those descriptions.
Skills That Will Help
- Self‑drive – You should be able to find things to do on your own and keep them moving forward.
- Teamwork – You’ll work with many departments, so being polite and helpful is key.
- Organising – The role needs a clear head for keeping track of documents and deadlines.
- Independent work – While there is a mentor, you will often work alone on specific tasks.
How to Get Started
- Download the application form from the municipality’s website: www.ehlanzeni.gov.za (click the link on the page to get the form).
- Fill out the form completely.
- Put together a short CV that lists your studies and any extra‑curricular projects.
- Send the following items to the recruitment email as PDF files:
- Completed application form
- CV
- Certified copies of your qualifications and ID
- Email everything to recruitment@ehlanzeni.gov.za before the deadline.
Important: Don’t send a fax or a paper copy, and don’t forget the closing date. Any application after 20 February 2026 at 16:00 will be ignored.
If you haven’t heard back within 30 days of the closing date, you can assume your application was not successful. The municipality will only contact those who have been shortlisted.
Any Questions?
You can ask for more details by calling the General Manager of Corporate Services at (013) 759 8637 / 8571. If you need a more personal touch, reach out to Ms S.S. Madlopha, Acting Municipal Manager – she’s there to help potential interns understand what the role involves.
Want to Learn More?
If you want to see what the Ehlanzeni District Municipality does, visit the home page at Ehlanzeni District Municipality. It gives you a sense of how the city functions and how an internship can fit into that picture.
Good luck, and if you’re ready to jump into a role that builds real skills for a career in public service, make sure you get your application in on time. This is an opportunity to learn, grow and become part of a team that keeps a city running safely for everyone.