O.R. Tambo District Municipality – Financial Management Grant Internship Programme

O.R. Tambo District Municipality is offering five Financial Management Grant internship positions based at its Myezo Offices in Mthatha. The two-year fixed-term programme is for unemployed graduates who live within the district and have completed a relevant National Diploma or degree.

Read this first

• Read this first: You must be an unemployed graduate living within O.R. Tambo District Municipality.
• Read this first: The position is based at the Myezo Offices in Mthatha.
• Read this first: Submit online by 23:59 on 27 November 2026; no email, fax or hand-delivered applications are accepted.

At a glance

What you will do

• Gain practical workplace experience and training in municipal financial management. The vacancy page does not specify further day-to-day duties.

Skills and qualities to highlight

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and work within a municipal environment
• Strong numerical and analytical skills

Minimum application requirements

• You must be unemployed and reside within O.R. Tambo District Municipality.
• You must have completed a National Diploma or degree in Financial Accounting, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
• The work station is the Myezo Offices in Mthatha.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, MS Office computer literacy, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, willingness to learn, and strong numerical and analytical skills are listed competencies.

Documents to prepare

• Clear CV
• Certified copy of identity document
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Brief covering letter indicating the position applied for

About O.R. Tambo District Municipality

O.R. Tambo District Municipality is a local-government body serving communities in the Eastern Cape. Its municipal functions include water, sanitation, municipal health, firefighting and disaster management, and it has a Budget and Treasury Office. This internship offers practical workplace experience and training in municipal financial management.

Common application mistakes

• Do not submit by email, fax or hand delivery; applications are accepted through the e-Recruitment system only.
• Upload your CV in the section marked Upload CV, and place your supporting documents in the designated supporting-documents section.
• Submit the required documents in PDF or Word format; the municipality says incomplete document submissions will lead to disqualification.
• Do not canvass councillors, management or municipal officials; this will result in immediate disqualification.

Scam warning

Do not pay for an application, interview or promised placement. Use the verified application links below. Never share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs with a recruiter.

How this opportunity was checked

The role details, application route and employer information were checked against official sources. Use the Apply Here link for the full requirements and application instructions.

How to apply

1. Open the O.R. Tambo District Municipality vacancy page and follow its e-Recruitment link.
2. Sign in to the municipality’s e-Recruitment system, or register if you do not already have an account.
3. Complete the online application for the Financial Management Grant Internship Programme.
4. Upload a clear CV under Upload CV. Upload certified copies of your qualifications and identity document, plus a brief covering letter identifying the position, in the designated supporting-documents section. Submit documents in PDF or Word format.
5. Submit the application online by 23:59 on 27 November 2026. Do not submit by email, fax or hand delivery.

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Application closing date

Closing date: 27 November 2026 at 23:59 Africa/Johannesburg