Cape Winelands District Municipality invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Financial Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 March 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
About the Cape Winelands District Municipality Financial Internships 2026
Cape Winelands District Municipality is offering 5 Financial Internship posts on a two-year contract appointment. The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme is a structured training and work experience programme aimed at providing high-quality practical exposure in all aspects of municipal finance management.
This internship is ideal for graduates who want to build careers in finance, accounting, auditing, economics, and risk management within local government.
Number of Posts
There are 5 internship posts available.
Internship Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Assist with preparing municipal budgets and financial reports
- Support accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal processing, and maintaining accurate financial records
- Participate in asset management activities, including verification and updating of the asset register
- Assist with audit preparation, internal control processes, and resolving audit findings
- Engage in structured training and professional development to build municipal financial competencies
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma
- Majors in one or more of the following fields:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Risk Management
- Auditing
Academic records with examination results must accompany the application.
Salary
The all-inclusive annual salary is R120,000.00.
Centre and Reference
Centre: Stellenbosch
Important Application Notes
Applicants must obtain the prescribed application form from:
- Ms A Ras: (021) 888 5287
- Ms NP Mtuta: (021) 888 5120
Applications must include:
- Originally completed application form
- Originally certified true copies of qualification certificates
- Academic records with examination results
- Any required driver’s licences, Professional Driver’s Permits, and registration certificates from professional bodies where applicable
Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope endorsed with the relevant post name.
Late, faxed, and electronic applications will not be considered.
Candidates who have already completed a 3-year internship programme at Cape Winelands District Municipality will not be considered again.
If no feedback is received by 31 May 2026, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.
Canvassing will disqualify a candidate.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Cape Winelands District Municipality Financial Internships 2026: Contact Ms A Ras on (021) 888 5287 or Ms NP Mtuta on (021) 888 5120 to request the prescribed application form.
Postal address:
Municipal Manager
Cape Winelands District Municipality
P.O. Box 100
Stellenbosch
7599
Courier address:
29 Du Toit Street / 46 Alexander Street
Stellenbosch
7600
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29 Du Toit Street / 46 Alexander Street
Stellenbosch
7600
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