Hey future finance gurus! Are you looking to kickstart your career in municipal finance and gain some serious hands-on experience? The Ehlanzeni District Municipality has an incredible opportunity for South African graduates – the Financial Management Bursary for their Municipal Financial Management Internship Programme 2025! This isn’t just a learning experience; it’s your chance to dive deep into how local government finances work and set yourself up for a brilliant future.
This isn’t a traditional academic bursary, but rather a fantastic two-year internship programme funded by the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. It’s designed to give unemployed graduates like you high-quality training and practical exposure across all areas of municipal finance management. Think of it as a paid learning journey where you gain vital skills and experience that will make you super employable in the financial services sector, especially within the public sector. You’ll be working in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, and guess what? You’ll even receive a remuneration of R120,000 per annum!
Who Can Apply?
Alright, so who’s eligible for this awesome opportunity? If you tick these boxes, you’re on the right track:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You need a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with majors in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
- You should be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You must currently be unemployed and have never participated in any internship programme before.
- No prior work experience is required, but you need to show strong work ethics and genuine enthusiasm for financial management!
- You must be willing to sign an internship agreement.
Plus, having good computer literacy (especially MS Office), time management, financial management, communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills will definitely give you an edge. You should also be able to work under pressure – it’s local government, after all!
What Does It Cover?
This two-year programme is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of municipal finance. You’ll get hands-on experience and training in key areas, including:
- Implementing the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice), and Budget Reforms.
- Financial and Budget Management.
- Expenditure and Supply Chain/Procurement Management.
- Revenue and Income Management.
- Asset Management.
This is your chance to become a well-rounded financial expert in the public sector!
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in and apply for this Ehlanzeni District Municipality Financial Management Bursary (Internship)? Here’s your step-by-step guide:
- First things first, head over to the official Ehlanzeni District Municipality website to download the application form: www.ehlanzeni.gov.za
- Once you have the form, gather these essential documents:
- Your fully completed application form.
- A comprehensive CV detailing your skills and academic journey.
- Certified copies of your ID and all academic qualifications.
- Your official academic record.
- Email all these documents to: recruitment@ehlanzeni.gov.za
Super Important Tips:
- Make sure you use the correct reference, “FM Interns“, in your email subject line. This helps them find your application!
- Only scanned and emailed applications will be accepted. Unfortunately, hand-delivered, posted, or late applications won’t be considered, so plan ahead!
If you have any enquiries, you can contact the General Manager: Corporate Services at (013) 759 8637 / 8571.
If gaining practical financial management experience in the public sector sounds like your dream opportunity, then don’t let this Ehlanzeni District Municipality Financial Management Bursary pass you by! The closing date is 29 August 2025, so get your application in ASAP. Apply now and don’t forget to explore more awesome bursaries and internships right here on Bursaries Room! Your future in finance starts now!
