Are you a graduate seeking practical experience to jumpstart your career? The Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) is offering exciting internship opportunities designed to provide hands-on experience and skills development.
About Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM)
The Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) is one of South Africa’s renowned district municipalities, located in the Eastern Cape province. It encompasses a large geographical area that includes several local municipalities, such as Blue Crane Route, Kouga, Koukamma, Makana, Ndlambe, Sundays River Valley, and Dr. Beyers Naude.
List of Internship Opportunities at Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Below are detailed descriptions of the available programmes.
1. Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP)
(3 Posts) – 24 to 36 Months Fixed Contract
- Stipend: All-inclusive stipend of R90,000 – R100,000 per annum.
- Closing date: Applications close on 24 January 2025.
Programme Description
The MFMIP is a structured professional training and work experience programme. It aims to ensure the successful implementation of Budget and Accounting reforms across the District Municipality and selected local municipalities. The programme provides high-quality training and practical exposure in all aspects of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office, governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003.
This internship is a fantastic opportunity for graduates to build technical skills and gain work experience that ends with a qualification in Municipal Finance Management, aligning with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels (Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007).
Requirements
- A three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with majors in one or more of the following:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Risk Management
- Auditing
- Candidates must be aged between 21 and 35 years.
- Must sign an employment contract and internship agreement, committing to full participation in educational and workplace assignments.
2. Unemployed Graduate Internship Programme
(2 Posts) – 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
- Stipend: All-inclusive stipend of R96,000 per annum.
- Closing date: Applications close on 24 January 2025.
Programme Description
This internship is part of SBDM’s drive to promote capacity building and support local municipalities. It is designed to equip unemployed graduates with relevant practical training and work experience in various fields. Graduates from the following local municipalities are encouraged to apply:
- Blue Crane Route
- Kouga
- Koukamma
- Makana
- Ndlambe
- Sundays River Valley
- Dr Beyers Naude
The programme offers two exciting positions:
- Information Technology Intern
- Requirements: A National Diploma or B.Tech in Information Technology.
- Administration Intern
- Requirements: A National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or Public Management.
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How to Apply
Application Requirements
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Obtain the official SBDM application form:
- From the Corporate Services Section by calling (041) 508 7001 or (041) 508 7044.
- Download from the SBDM website at www.sbdm.co.za.
Submission Guidelines
- Mark your application as CONFIDENTIAL and clearly state the position applied for.
- Submit to the Corporate Services Section, located at Standard Bank Building, 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth.
- Applications must be received by the closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
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Important Notes
- Only SBDM application forms will be accepted.
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Applicants not contacted within six weeks after the closing date should assume their applications were unsuccessful.
SBDM is committed to employment practices that address past imbalances in race, gender, and disability. These policies will be considered during the recruitment process.
For further inquiries, contact Ms. U Daniels, Municipal Manager, under Notice No. 03/2025.
