Company: Senqu Local Municipality
Location: Lady Grey, Eastern Cape (with submission points in Sterkspruit and Barkly East)
Remuneration: R6 500 monthly stipend
Closing Date: Friday, 26 September 2025

Introduction
The Senqu Local Municipality, located in Lady Grey in the Eastern Cape, is inviting applications from qualified unemployed graduates to participate in its Internship Programme 2025/2026. This is an exciting 36-month fixed-term opportunity designed to provide professional workplace training and development in the field of municipal finance. The internship is tailored to prepare graduates for a career in the public sector while offering them structured mentorship and practical exposure in the Finance Department.

What is Senqu Municipality Internship 2025/2026?
The Senqu Municipality Internship 2025/2026 is a structured workplace training initiative that places qualified Accounting graduates within the municipality’s Finance Department. The programme aims to:

• Equip graduates with practical financial management skills
• Strengthen professional readiness in the municipal sector
• Provide mentorship and guidance from experienced finance officials
• Support local youth empowerment and career development

This internship runs for a period of three years (36 months) and offers a monthly stipend of R6 500.

Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a National Diploma in Accounting (3 years)
• A Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
• Be an unemployed graduate
• Be prepared to commit to a 36-month contract
• Must provide all required supporting documentation

Role Responsibility
The appointed intern will work within the Finance Department of Senqu Municipality. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with financial management and accounting tasks
• Supporting the preparation of budgets and reports
• Learning and applying municipal finance systems and policies
• Participating in audits, reconciliations, and expenditure tracking
• Ensuring compliance with municipal and government financial regulations
• Engaging in professional development through structured training

Skills and Attributes
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a structured training environment
• Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service

Application Process
Applicants must submit:

• Completed Senqu Local Municipality application form (available at www.senqu.gov.za)
• A detailed CV
• Certified copies of qualifications, ID, and driver’s licence

Submission Address
Applications must be delivered or posted to:

Municipal Manager
Senqu Local Municipality
Private Bag X03
Lady Grey
9755

Applications may also be submitted at:

• Sterkspruit Town Hall
• Nkululeko Community Hall

Important Notes for Applicants

• Applications close strictly on Friday, 26 September 2025 (between 08h00 and 12h00)
• No faxed, late, or emailed applications will be accepted
• All appointments are subject to reference checks, qualification verification, and security vetting
• Lobbying or canvassing councillors/officials will lead to disqualification
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful
• The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment

Contact Details
For further enquiries, applicants can contact:
Manager: Human Resources
Tel: 051 603 1300 / 1466 (during working hours)
Email: nelanin@senqu.gov.za

Conclusion
The Senqu Municipality Internship 2025/2026 is an excellent career opportunity for unemployed graduates in Accounting who wish to gain real-world financial management experience within the municipal sector. With a monthly stipend of R6 500 and a structured 36-month programme, this internship offers both professional growth and the chance to contribute meaningfully to local government.