Dedt 2026/27/02Graduate Internship Programme: Financial Management
About the role
Graduate Internship Programme in Financial Management with the Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism, based at the Head Office in Mbombela.
Key responsibilities
- Receive structured work exposure and training relevant to your field of study, in line with the placement area
- Actively participate in workplace activities, projects, and capacity-building initiatives
- Work under supervision of experienced professionals
Requirements
- An appropriate SAQA recognized three (03) years National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, or Cost Management
What's on offer
Salary: R8 174.75 per month
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
You are required to:
- Register and create a profile on the system before submitting your application
- Upload a comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) contactable references
- Upload all mandatory documents
No manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted.
Enquiries
Ms. FP Sibiya
Tel: (013) 766 4490
How to stand out for this role
AI-suggested general career advice — not a stated requirement from the employer.
- BAS (Basic Accounting System) or Pastel accounting software: Hands-on experience with South African accounting systems used in government and corporate environments will be immediately valuable
- GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice) knowledge: Familiarity with public sector accounting standards, particularly relevant for government internships
- Excel proficiency: Strong data analysis and financial modelling skills, especially pivot tables and VLOOKUP for financial reporting
- Internal audit or controls coursework: Any formal study in internal controls, risk management, or audit will strengthen your application for a financial management role
- Government budgeting or public finance exposure: Prior experience with budget allocation, expenditure tracking, or compliance in the public sector context