Finance Management Internship Programme

BUDGET AND TREASURY OFFICE: MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

3 x FINANCIAL INTERNS

(Two-year contract position with an option to extend for further twelve months)

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

• The Municipal Finance Management Internship Program is a structured professional training and work experiencecprogram with the goal of providing high quality and practical exposure in all aspects of a Municipal Budget, Risk Management, Internal Auditing and Treasury Office which is governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act,cAct 56 of 2003 and the underlying reforms. The program has a logical training sequence that builds on the skills and competence acquired during University, Technikon and college training. It ends where appropriate, with the credits or a qualification in Municipal Finance Management in line with the Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations, Gazette 29967 of June 2007.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A three year's bachelor's degree / National Diploma (NQF 6) / or FET College Diploma (with major concentrations in Economics, Accounting or Finance, Local Government Finance, Internal Auditing or Risk Management).
• Proficiency in two (2) languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/ English/ Xhosa - Speak, Read and Write) Computer Literacy (MS Office Applications) High Level of responsibility and ability to give attention to detail, accountancy and numeracy skills. Basic knowledge of monthly reconciliations, knowledge with regards to Internal Audit processes and good communications.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE:

• Implementation of GRAP and Budget Reforms
• Financial and Performance reporting
• Change, Risk and Project Management
• Expenditure and Revenue Management, Supply Chain/ Procurement Management
• Communication and Implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act
• Asset Management
• Risk Management/ Internal Auditing
• IT and Governance.

REMUNERATION: An all-inclusive Salary Package of R120 000.00 per annum.