Sol Plaatje Municipality Financial Internships 2026 Sol Plaatje Municipality invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Financial Management Grant (FMG) Internship Programme 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 5 May 2026 @ 16:00 Internship Location: Sol Plaatje Municipality, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa About the Sol Plaatje Municipality Internship Programme The Sol Plaatje Municipality Financial Internship Programme is a 2-year structured training programme aimed at developing graduates in municipal financial management. The programme is funded through the Financial Management Grant (FMG) and provides practical exposure in areas such as budgeting, supply chain management, and financial reporting. Internship Overview * Programme: Financial Interns – FMG Programme * Reference Number: 2026/001 * Number of Posts: 5 * Duration: 2 Years * Salary: R100 000 per annum (no benefits) * Directorate: Financial Services Minimum Requirements Applicants must have: * BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent * Computer literacy (especially MS Excel) * Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) (advantage) * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines * Must be unemployed and not previously participated in a similar internship Key Competencies * Self-motivated with a passion for accounting * Willingness to learn and grow professionally * Ability to take ownership of personal development * Strong attention to detail and work ethic * Ability to follow municipal policies and procedures Key Responsibilities Interns will: * Assist with implementation of MFMA and financial processes * Support budgeting and financial reporting * Gain exposure to Supply Chain and Asset Management * Rotate across departments (Budget Treasury, Supply Chain, Expenditure/Income) * Compile and submit a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) * Attend training and development programmes How to Apply Application Requirements: * Completed official Sol Plaatje Municipality application form * Comprehensive CV * Certified copies of qualifications Submission Options: * Email: work@solplaatje.org.za * Hand Delivery: HR Department, 3rd Floor New Civic Building C/o Bultfontein & Lyndhurst Avenues Kimberley Important Notes: * Clearly indicate the reference number (2026/001) and position * Incomplete applications will be disqualified * Late applications will not be accepted Enquiries: Ms C Mashobao 📞 (053) 830 6793 📧 work@solplaatje.org.za Why You Should Apply Joining Sol Plaatje Municipality offers: * Practical experience in municipal finance * Exposure to government financial systems * A structured career path in public finance * Valuable experience aligned with National Treasury guidelines