Financial Internship Opportunities

Location: Ventersdorp Local Municipality
Salary: R120 000.00 p.a Benefits: No benefits or allowances will be payable.
Closing Date: 16:00 on Friday, 31 October 2014

Introduction

Applications are hereby awaited from the appropriately qualified persons with the necessary experience to fill the following positions: Financial Management Interns (Five Posts) – Reference No: 3/4/2
Please take Note that this will be equal opportunity appointments and that Ventersdorp local Municipality is an affirmative action employer.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:

• A Three year Bachelor’s degree or national Diploma with majors in Accounting, Economics of Finance including either Risk management and/or Auditing, amongst others.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be in possession of a code EB Drivers Licence.
• Good Communication, analytical and financial management skills.
• Preferences will be given to unemployed graduates.

Internship Overview:

The MFMIP is a structured professional training and work experience programme with goal of providing high quality training and practical exposure in all aspects of 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 logical training sequences that builds on the skills and competencies acquired during university and technikon training.
It ends where appropriate, with credits or a qualification in Municipal Finance Management in line with the Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations, Gazette 29967 of June 2007.
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 programme which require, amongst other, full participation in the educational and workplace assignments and observance of policies and procedures.
The candidate must be between the age of 21 and 35.

Specific Areas of Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing Generally Accepted Municipal Accounting Practices and budget reform.
• Assist in the compilation of financial analyses.
• Electronic capturing of financial data.
• Any other financial function as can be instructed.
• Applicants, who applied previously for these positions, do not need to re-apply. Tour previous application will be considered

How to Apply?

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements can hand in or mail a comprehensive CV, accompanied with an application covering letter as well as certified copies of proof of academic qualification to: Ventersdorp Local Municipality, The Director Corporate Services, Private Bag X1010, Ventersdorp, 2710.

No faxed and or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Vacancies”. (Please specify the specific position)

Enquiries Regarding the Nature of the Post should be directed to the relevant Directorate: . Administrative Enquiries should be directed to the HR Manager: .

If there is no reply on your Application within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Further take note that no CVs can be recollected afterwards.

NB: the council reserves the right to make an appointment to the above positions.
B.M.B Mosepele – Acting Municipal Manager.