If you just finished university and want to start a real career in the world of money, you’ve got a chance to step into a role that will let you learn about the finances that keep a town running. The Nama Khoi Local Municipality is hiring two Finance / Treasury Interns for 2026. These interns will spend three years working in the Financial Services Department, earning a salary of R100 000 a year while getting hands‑on experience in budget planning, reporting and auditing inside a local government office.
Why this internship matters
The internship is part of the Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP), a training scheme designed to build future experts in accounting, finance, auditing and risk management for city and town governments. If you’re interested in how public money is tracked, checked and spent, this role gives you a front‑row seat to those processes. You’ll learn how to follow the Municipal Finance Management Act, prepare financial statements, support supply‑chain activities and help keep the municipality’s accounts accurate.
What the job looks like
- Position – Finance / Treasury Intern (2 slots)
- Reference – 03/2026
- Department – Financial Services
- Location – Springbok, Northern Cape
- Length – 36 months
- Pay – R100 000 per year
Who can apply
To get in, you need a three‑year university degree or a National Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
You must also be comfortable using Microsoft Office and have a good eye for detail. A Code B driver’s licence helps, but it’s not mandatory. The municipality will check that you meet the core skills they look for in an intern.
Key skills you’ll need
- Good people and communication skills – you’ll often talk with different departments and report your findings.
- Attention to detail – small mistakes can become big problems in finance.
- Strong math and analytical skills – you’ll crunch numbers and spot trends.
- A sense of responsibility – you’ll handle real money matters for the community.
- Recording and reporting – keeping tidy logs and reports is part of the job.
What you’ll learn
As an intern, you’ll get to see and help with many different tasks:
- Make sure the municipality follows the Municipal Finance Management Act.
- Plan and track budgets.
- Reconcile financial statements and prepare reports for the council.
- Learn internal audit processes and how they keep finances honest.
- Support supply‑chain operations and help manage revenue and spending.
- Produce monthly and yearly financial statements.
Because this internship covers almost every area of municipal finance, it’s a great stepping‑stone if you want a long career in public sector finance.
How to apply
All candidates must use the official Nama Khoi Local Municipality Application Form. The form and more details can be found at https://www.namakhoi.gov.za/. Make sure your application includes:
- A signed application form
- A signed consent form from the municipality
- A full CV showing your education and experience
- Certified copies of your ID and academic certificates
You can hand‑delivered your paperwork to any local municipal office in a sealed envelope marked “Application for Vacant Post”. Address it to:
The Acting Municipal Manager
Adv. DM Malan
P.O. Box 17, Springbok, 8240
Alternatively, you can submit the documents online. But remember: any incomplete or late submissions won’t be considered.
Final details
The municipality will follow its Employment Equity Plan when choosing candidates, and it keeps the right to not fill the positions if it decides to cancel them. For more information, send an email to hrman@namakhoi.gov.za and ask for Ms Keikanne Letsela.
The last day to apply is 20 February 2026. If you don’t hear back within eight weeks after that date, you can assume your application wasn’t successful.
Ready to take the first step into municipal finance? Visit the official application page at https://www.namakhoi.gov.za/ to see all the forms and start your journey today. This internship could be the gateway to a rewarding career helping communities manage their money responsibly.