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Projects Finance Internship Programme – Apply now!

Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) Midrand, Gauteng 5 months ago
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Internship Details

Job Title: CETA Projects Finance Internship 2026
Company: Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA)
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
Programme Type: Graduate Internship
Sector: Public Sector | Skills Development | Finance & Project Administration

🏢 Company Overview

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) is a statutory body established under the Skills Development Act to facilitate skills development within South Africa’s construction and built environment sector.

As a SETA, CETA is responsible for:

  • Accrediting training providers

  • Funding and monitoring skills development initiatives

  • Ensuring compliance with national regulatory frameworks

  • Supporting transformation within the construction industry

CETA operates within a regulated public finance environment and adheres to legislation such as the PFMA, BBBEE, Employment Equity, and other governance frameworks.

📌 Job Overview

The Projects Finance Internship is designed for graduates seeking structured exposure in financial administration, project budgeting support, reporting, and compliance monitoring within a public-sector environment.

Interns will rotate across divisions, allowing exposure to:

  • Budget coordination processes

  • Project finance monitoring

  • Financial reporting structures

  • Audit preparation

  • Public finance governance frameworks

Quarterly performance reviews will assess progress, learning outcomes, and professional development.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Interns will perform entry-level administrative and financial support duties, including:

  • Performing operational tasks within the assigned finance or project unit

  • Managing correspondence and maintaining financial and project records

  • Providing administrative support to budgeting coordination processes

  • Assisting in audit preparation through documentation and data gathering

  • Collating financial data for monthly and quarterly reporting

  • Supporting supervisors with delegated project finance functions

  • Preparing meeting agendas and recording minutes

  • Developing at least one formal presentation per quarter

  • Participating in structured rotational exposure within departments

🎓 Qualifications

Applicants must hold a National Diploma, BTech, or Degree in one of the following fields:

  • Business Management

  • Project Management

  • Office Administration

  • Accounting

  • Public Administration

  • Business Administration

  • Management Assistant

  • Administration or equivalent qualification

📚 Education

  • Post-matric qualification from a recognised institution of higher learning

  • Qualification must align with finance, project administration, or business management

💼 Experience and Skills

Experience Requirements

  • Applicants must not have previously participated in a SETA-sponsored internship

  • Applicants must not have been previously employed

Knowledge Expectations

Interns are expected to develop knowledge of:

  • CETA’s mandate within the SETA landscape

  • Public finance regulatory frameworks

  • Relevant legislation including:

    • Skills Development Act

    • PFMA (Public Finance Management Act)

    • BBBEE legislation

    • Employment Equity and Affirmative Action policies

    • Applicable tax laws

Core Competencies

  • Financial administration capability

  • Data capturing and reporting accuracy

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Analytical thinking

  • Organisational and time management skills

  • Professional written and verbal communication

📋 Entry Requirements

  • South African citizen under the age of 35

  • Valid South African ID

  • Relevant tertiary qualification

  • No previous employment history

  • No prior SETA internship participation

🧠 CV Tips

To strengthen your application:

  • Highlight finance-related modules such as financial accounting, budgeting, cost management, or project finance

  • Include academic projects involving financial reporting or budgeting analysis

  • Demonstrate knowledge of public-sector governance frameworks

  • Emphasise Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency

  • Showcase presentation and reporting skills

Structure your CV clearly with:

  1. Professional Profile

  2. Education (with relevant finance modules)

  3. Academic Projects

  4. Technical Skills

  5. Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

📜 Company Policy & Programme Conditions

  • Internship participation is developmental and does not guarantee permanent employment

  • Intern progress will be formally reviewed quarterly

  • Compliance with public-sector regulatory and governance frameworks is mandatory

  • CETA applies Employment Equity principles in its recruitment processes

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

📄 How to Apply

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Motivation letter explaining suitability for the Projects Finance Internship

  • Certified copy of South African ID

  • Certified copies of academic qualifications

Important Notice

  • Closing Date: 25 February 2026

  • CETA will only correspond with shortlisted candidates

  • If you do not receive feedback within 4 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful