Internship Programme at Sarah Baartman District Municipality

The Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender, creed and disability and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the finance internship positions available on a 2 Year Fixed Contract. Successful candidates will receive an all-inclusive stipend of R100 000.00 per annum.The Sarah Baartman District Municipality has secured funding from National Treasury (Finance Management Grant) to embark on a project that is aimed at ensuring the successful implementation of Budget and Accounting reforms within the District Municipality and selected Local Municipalities in the District. The Programme will facilitate on the job technical skills development of Interns. As part of the project, Interns will undergo intensive training in Municipal Accounting and Financial Management. The Accounting and Financial areas include, inter alia:

• Revenue Collection and Debtors Administration
• Payment of Creditors
• Payroll Administration
• Cash Flow and Investment Management
• Risk Management and Short Term Insurance
• Bank Reconciliations
• Budgeting and in year reporting
• Preparation of Financial Statements
• Supply Chain Management.

This position will suit candidates with the following profile:

• Belong to previously disadvantaged group or background
• Possess a formal qualification in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or Economics
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Office Software Packages (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to speak at least two languages spoken within the Council’s area of jurisdiction
• Must be willing to undergo an assessment test
• Preference will be given to those applicants coming from SBDM area of jurisdiction.

How to apply

Closing date is 18 November 2024.
Click here to download the application form or contact extension 041 508 7001 or 041 508 7044 for further information. Applications containing detailed Curriculum Vitae with certified qualifications must be lodged to the CORPORATE SERVICES Section in an envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and stating the position applied for.