The Renosterberg Local Municipality (MDB code: NC075) is a Category B municipality located in the Pixley Ka Seme District of the Northern Cape province, South Africa. Its seat is in Petrusville. The municipality has faced significant financial and governance challenges, leading to interventions by provincial and national government. The municipality was categorised as “dysfunctional” in 2021 and has experienced ongoing issues such as unpaid pension fund contributions for workers and difficulty meeting financial obligations.

The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) at Renosterberg Local Municipality is a structured professional training and work-experience programme designed to develop future municipal finance professionals.

The programme:

• Focuses on all aspects of the Municipal Budget and Treasury Office
• Is governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Act 56 of 2003
• Follows a logical training sequence that builds on university/TVET learning
• Can lead to a qualification or credits in Municipal Finance Management, in line with the Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations (Gazette 29967 of June 2007)

Interns will sign an internship agreement in addition to their employment contract to ensure full commitment to educational and workplace assignments, and adherence to municipal policies and procedures.

Internship Requirements

To qualify for the MFMIP, applicants must:

• Hold at least a three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with majors in one or more of the following:
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Risk Management
  • Auditing
  • (or closely related financial fields)
• Be between 21 and 35 years old
• Be willing to fully participate in:
  • Educational components
  • Workplace assignments
  • All applicable policies and procedures

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original academic qualifications at the interview.

Key Learning Areas

Interns will gain exposure to:

• Municipal budgeting and financial planning
• Treasury functions and cash-flow management
• Financial reporting and MFMA compliance
• Internal controls, risk management and auditing principles
• Implementation of financial management reforms
• Practical application of municipal financial legislation and regulations

Your application must include:

• A covering letter clearly stating the position:
  “Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP)”
• A detailed CV
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• Certified copy of your ID

Email Applications

Send your application to both of the following email addresses:

• Acting Chief Financial Officer / Financial Manager:
  [email protected]
• HR Officer:
  [email protected]

Hand-Delivered Applications

You may also hand-deliver your application to:

Renosterberg Local Municipality
555 Skool Street
Petrusville
Northern Cape
8770
(Renosterberg Local Municipality Office Building)

Important Notes

• No faxed applications will be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not receive any notification within one month after the closing date, kindly assume your application was unsuccessful.
• The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• This notice is an addendum to the original “Financial Intern Advert 2025” and must be read together with it.