Hey future finance pros! Ready to kickstart your career with some real-world experience? The uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal is offering an amazing Financial Internship Programme for graduates in 2025/2026, and we’re here to tell you all about it!
This isn’t a traditional bursary that covers tuition, but it’s an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in municipal finance, get paid a stipend, and boost your professional journey. It’s perfect if you’ve recently graduated and are looking to apply your knowledge in a practical, impactful way within local government.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for this awesome opportunity, you’ll need to meet a few key requirements:
- You must have a Grade 12 certificate.
- You need a **Degree or National Diploma in Financial Management** or an equivalent qualification.
- Being **computer literate** is a must.
- You should have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in **IsiZulu and English** is required.
What Does It Cover?
This is a 2-year fixed-term contract designed to give you valuable experience. While it doesn’t cover tuition, it offers:
- A stipend of **R100,000.00 per annum**! Just note, no additional benefits or allowances are payable.
- Practical experience assisting with the implementation of the **Municipal Financial Management Act**.
- Support in compiling **financial statements, budgets, and management reports**.
- Assistance with **reconciliation and financial analysis**.
- Responsibility for the **electronic capturing of financial data** and other related tasks.
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in? Here’s exactly how to get your application in:
You need to complete the official **uMzinyathi application form**. You can download this from the municipal website: www.umzinyathi.gov.za
Once you’ve filled out the form, you must submit it along with the following documents:
- A comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of your qualifications (if your qualification is foreign, a SAQA evaluation is required).
- A certified copy of your driver’s licence (learner’s licences are not accepted).
- A certified copy of your South African identity document.
Important: Applications must be posted or hand-delivered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted!
Send or deliver your application to:
The Acting Municipal Manager
Mr. MV Ntanzi
uMzinyathi District Municipality
P O Box 1965
Dundee
3000
If you have any questions, you can contact Mr. Ntanzi – Director: Corporate Services, at Tel: 034 219 1500.
Don’t wait! Canvassing for placement will lead to disqualification, so ensure you follow the application process carefully.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career, don’t hesitate – apply now and explore more amazing opportunities on Bursaries Room!
