Bergrivier Municipality Internship (Western Cape) South Africa 2022/ 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

21 November 2022 (at 15:30).
Be sure to apply on or before these dates - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Western Cape
Duration: 24 months
Start date: 1 January 2023 or as soon as possible
Salary/ Stipend: R100 000 per annum - as set out in the National Treasury Guidelines for the Implementation of (MFMIP)

National Treasury has set up a financial internship programme to manage capacity building in municipalities. The Bergrivier Municipality is thereby is offering 2 Internship opportunities: 1 for Financial Services and 1 for Internal Audit & Risk Management. Interns will undergo practical experience and further training in strategic reforms in municipal finance. The programme will run for 24 months, with a possible extension of a further year.

Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.

Key Performance Areas:

Assisting in the implementation of accepted municipal accounting practice and budgetary reforms
Training in the key performance areas of financial & supply chain management
Reconciliations and financial analysis
Electronic collection of financial data

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must have completed a 3 year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Internal Auditing and/or Risk Management
Must have a valid Code B driver’s license
Must be computer literate (MS Office Applications)
Must be literate in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/ English/ Xhosa), being able to speak, read and write
Must have good human relations skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Must have strong communication skills
Must be able to pay close attention to detail
Must be highly responsible
Must have strong accountancy and numeracy skills
Must have good report writing skills
Must have basic knowledge of monthly reconciliations
Must have knowledge of financial & supply chain management processes
Must reside within the Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted via hand delivery or post to:
Delivery address: Municipal offices, 13 Kerk St, Piketberg, 7320
Post: P.O. Box 60, Piketberg 7320 (Attention: Ms. W Terry Thomas (Human Resources Officer: Provision and Administration)

Attach the following documents to your application:

A completed Bergrivier Municipality Application Form
Covering letter with at least 2 contactable references (managers, subordniates or peers)
Certified copy of your ID document
Certified copy of your qualification
Updated Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages)

Please note:

No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.
The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.
All applicants will be subjected to police clearance with the concent of the applicant.
Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.
Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.
Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process and where necessary, write a trade test.
The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirms that the information you have provide to us is true, correct and up to date.
Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance agreement (where applicable) with the employer.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

Bergrivier Local Municipality is a local municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It governs the towns of Piketberg, Velddrif and Porterville, as well as the surrounding villages and rural areas. As of 2011 it had a population of 61,897.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact the Bergrivier Municipality directly:
Contact people: Ms C Ranna at 022 913 6000 / Mr M Crous at 022 913 6000