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
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