Graduate Internship Opportunities at Lesedi Local Municipality

| By Shosha Mpofu

Filed in: VACANCIES  

Company: Lesedi Local Municipality
Location: Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
Remuneration: Not specified (stipend applicable as per municipal guidelines)
Closing Date: 04 September 2025
Contract Duration: 24 months

Introduction
Lesedi Local Municipality is offering internship opportunities to unemployed South African graduates within its Finance Department. These internships run for 24 months and are designed to give young professionals practical experience and workplace exposure. This initiative provides a stepping stone for graduates to build their careers in the public sector while contributing to service delivery.

Available Internship Opportunities

  • Financial Management Interns (x3) – Reference No: FIN4/3/3/2
  • Internal Audit Interns (x2) – Reference No: FIN4/3/3/2

Minimum Requirements

For Financial Management Interns:

  • Matric plus a 3-year Degree/Diploma (BCom/BTech) in:
    • Economics
    • Accounting
    • Auditing
    • Risk Management
  • Computer literacy is essential
  • 0–1 year relevant experience

For Internal Audit Interns:

  • Matric plus a 3-year Degree/National Diploma (BCom/BTech) in:
    • Cost and Management Accounting
    • Financial Accounting
    • Forensic Auditing or Auditing
    • Risk Management
    • Information Systems or IT (BSc IT)
  • A Higher Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, or Honours will be an added advantage
  • 0–1 year relevant experience

Role Responsibility

Financial Management Interns:

  • Strategic and operational financial management
  • Financial and performance reporting
  • Governance, professional ethics, and values
  • Auditing and accountability
  • Partnership and stakeholder relations
  • Change, risk, and project management
  • Procurement and contract management

Internal Audit Interns:

  • Exposure to internal and external audit functions
  • Risk management and corporate governance
  • Involvement in municipal processes and public sector environment
  • Experience in IT governance and compliance

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Sound financial and mathematical knowledge
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups
  • High level of professionalism and accountability
  • Commitment to deadlines and strong work ethic
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability to dynamic working environments

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the official application form available on the municipal website: Lesedi Local Municipality Careers

Submission Methods

  • By Post:
    The Municipal Manager
    Lesedi Local Municipality
    P.O. Box 201
    Heidelberg, 1438
  • By Hand Delivery:
    Sealed envelopes to be placed in the advertisement box at:
    Corner HF Verwoerd and Louw Street, Heidelberg
    (during office hours only)

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