Applicants must be in possession of a three-year B. Com Degree/ National Diploma in the following fields:
Financial Management/ Economics/Accounting and Financial Information Systems including either Risk Management and/or Auditing.
No experience is required. The intern will work closely with the Manager: Budget & Reporting Treasury as their mentor. The intern will sign an internship agreement which is in addition to the employment contract. The effect of the agreement is to ensure commitment to the program which require, amongst other, full participation in the educational and workplace assignments and observance of policies and procedures.
The candidate must between the ages of 21 and 35.
Internship Overview: The MFMIP is a structured professional training and work experience programme with the goal of providing high quality training and practical exposure in all aspects of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office which is governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003 and the underlying reforms. The programme has a logical training sequence that builds on the skills and competencies acquired during University and Technikon training. It ends with a qualification in Municipal Finance Management in line with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007.
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
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.