Internship Details

🏛️ Department: Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury – Office of the CFO
📍 Location: Head Office, Mpumalanga
🆔 Reference Number: MPT08/INT/2026
🎓 Internship Stream: Accounting / Financial Management
⏳ Duration: 24 Months (Two-Year Internship Programme)
💰 Stipend: R94,326.00 per annum

This internship forms part of the Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury Internship Programme for the 2026/27 financial year and is targeted at unemployed graduates residing within the Mpumalanga Province.

Company Overview

The Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury is responsible for managing public finances, coordinating provincial budgeting processes, and supporting economic planning within the Mpumalanga Province. The department ensures sound financial governance, transparency, accountability, and compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other applicable financial legislation.

Role Overview

The Office of the CFO – Accounting Internship is designed to provide graduates with structured, practical exposure to accounting and financial management within a government environment.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in financial administration, accounting processes, reporting, and compliance within the public sector. The internship aims to build a solid foundation in government accounting practices while developing professional skills relevant to careers in accounting, finance, and public financial management.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Learn)

During the internship period, successful candidates will receive training and exposure in the following areas:

Assisting with day-to-day accounting and financial administration activities
Supporting preparation and processing of financial transactions and documentation
Assisting with financial reporting and reconciliation processes
Gaining exposure to budget management and expenditure monitoring
Supporting compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and financial policies
Assisting with record-keeping and maintenance of financial documentation
Learning internal control systems and financial governance processes
Supporting audit processes and responding to audit queries under supervision

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a minimum three (3) year qualification from an accredited institution in one of the following fields:

Accounting
Financial Management

Qualifications may include a National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Honours, or Master’s degree.

Internship Application Tips

To strengthen your application:

Demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial management concepts
Highlight academic exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, or auditing modules
Emphasise numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills
Ensure your CV reflects professionalism and readiness for a regulated public sector environment
Select the correct reference number (MPT08/INT/2026) when submitting your application

Company Policy

The Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury applies fair, transparent, and equitable recruitment practices in line with public service legislation and provincial policies.

Only unemployed South African graduates aged between 18 and 35 years who have not previously participated in any internship programme will be considered. Preference may be given to applicants residing within the Mpumalanga Province.

All applicant information must be accurate and verifiable. Any misrepresentation or submission of fraudulent documentation will result in immediate disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo qualification verification, security vetting, and background checks. The department reserves the right not to appoint any applicant or to withdraw the internship programme should operational requirements change.

Completion of the internship does not guarantee permanent employment within the Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury or the Public Service.

How to Apply

Application Steps

Register on the e-Recruitment portal
Create and complete your profile
Upload required documents
Select the internship matching your qualification
Submit before the closing date

Required Documents

Certified ID copy
Certified qualification certificates
Academic transcripts
Updated CV

Note:
The link below will take you to the MP Provincial Treasury Career website. Once on the website select the Provincial Treasury Department, and scroll down to find the Internship you wish to apply for. You will need to Login or Create an account before you can Apply.