Municipal Finance Internship – 2026 – uMgungundlovu District Municipality
Looking to start a career in finance? uMgungundlovu District Municipality in Pietermaritzburg is looking for two bright recent graduates to join their finance team on a 2‑year internship. If you’ve finished a 3‑year college or university program in accounting, tax, auditing, cost or risk management, or a related field, this could be the right place to learn and grow.
Job Snapshot
- Position: Municipal Finance Intern
- Number of Spots: 2
- Application Deadline: Monday, 1 December 2025, 4:00 pm
- Contract Length: 2 years (fixed term)
- Place: uMgungundlovu District Municipality, 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, KZN
- Pay: R120 000 per year (includes everything)
This internship is part of the KZN National Treasury Initiative, which is a program to strengthen the money‑handling skills of local governments in South Africa. The goal is to give you real experience with budgeting, reporting and financial rules so you can become a capable finance professional.
Heads up: The municipality does not promise a permanent job after the internship ends. You’ll finish after two years and then you’re free to look for other opportunities.
Who Can Apply?
You need a 3‑year degree or diploma in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
- National Diploma in Accounting
- National Diploma in Taxation
- National Diploma in Auditing
- National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting
- National Diploma in Risk Management
Other must‑haves:
- Good people skills – you’ll talk to a lot of people and write reports.
- Able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What You’ll Do
During the internship you’ll learn about, and help with, the day‑to‑day tasks that keep the municipality’s finances healthy:
- Applying new financial rules and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
- Performing routine finance duties.
- Managing supplier payments and creditor records.
- Putting together annual financial statements.
- Building budgets and filing MFMA reports.
- Carrying out any other finance responsibilities the manager may give you.
You’ll get hands‑on training and will see how a local government’s money is tracked and used.
How to Apply
Download the application form from the municipality’s website or get a printed copy from the office.
- Website: www.umdm.gov.za
- Office address: 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Complete the form and attach certified copies of your qualification certificate and ID.
Send the package to the Human Resources office:
- Divisional Manager – Human Resources, uMgungundlovu District Municipality
- P.O. Box 3235, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Or drop it in person at the office and leave it in the Vacancies Application Box at 242 Langalibalele Street.
Apply now – Make sure you finish everything before 1 December 2025 at 4:00 pm. Applications that arrive late or are sent by fax or e‑mail won’t be accepted.
What Happens After You Apply?
- The municipality will do background checks, confirm your qualifications with SAQA, review your past work records, and verify your ID.
- If you are chosen, you will be invited to interview.
If you haven’t heard back in about three months, it’s safe to assume you haven’t made the shortlist.
Important Things to Remember
- No late or electronic submissions – only hard copies.
- The municipality follows an affirmative action policy that supports equal employment opportunities.
- Trying to persuade officials or council members to change the hiring decision is not allowed and may get you disqualified.
Need More Info?
Call the HR Officer (Recruitment) at 033 897 6752 / 6935.
Take the first step into a finance career today. This internship gives you a solid foundation and real‑world experience that can set you up for future jobs in any organization that handles money responsibly. Good luck!