Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Financial Management Internship 2021

Description:  Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality is inviting applications for the 2 X Financial Management Internship 2021.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Position Code: 8234

Stipend: R100 000 per annum

Closing Date: 05 March 2021 before 14H00.

Qualifications and experience required:  

• B. Com. Degree majoring in accounting or a National Diploma in Cost Accounting.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• A valid Code B Driver’s (or learners) License.
• Financial accounting related work experience (recommended).  

Key attributes and competencies:  

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language. 

Job purpose:  

• Assisting in implementing the Municipal Finance Management Act and budget reforms.
• Assisting in developing statistical reporting modules and financial policies and procedures.
• Capturing financial data. 

As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, a medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment. 

Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits. 

The relevant official application form is obtainable from the eighth floor, Lillian Diedericks Building (formerly Brister House), Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth. Application forms may also be downloaded from the municipal website: www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za.

Completed application forms, CVs and certified copies of supporting documentation must be mailed to Reception, eighth floor, Lillian Diedericks Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth 6000 or delivered to the eighth floor, Lillian Diedericks Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth or emailed to recruitment@mandelametro.gov.za. 

No application forms other than the abovementioned will be accepted. 

Enquiries: Tel. 041 506 3259 

In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender, creed and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.

In compliance with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified African/Coloured/White/Indian (female) and White/Indian (male) applicants.