Invitation from Ehlanzeni District Municipality for unemployed youths to apply for the Risk Management Internship post.
Best Before: 20 February 2026 at 16:00
Placement:
- Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga, South Africa
Post name: Risk Management Intern
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
Fixed Term: Two (2) years
Allowance: R120 000 per annum (all-inclusive package)
About Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Ehlanzeni District Municipality is a local government authority situated in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province. As an equal opportunity employer, the municipality is committed to youth development, employment equity, and skills transfer through structured internship programmes that expose graduates to real public sector operations.
About the Programme
The Risk Management Internship Programme is designed to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience to improve employability and prepare them for careers in governance, auditing, and financial management.
The programme offers exposure to:
- Municipal risk management processes
- Policy development and implementation
- Compliance with public sector legislation
- Fraud prevention and internal control systems
- Previously disadvantaged individuals and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12, plus
A relevant three-year National Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in:
- Risk Management
- Internal Auditing
- Accounting
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Be unemployed and must not have participated in any internship programme before
- Be willing to sign an internship agreement
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to collaborate with various departments and institutions
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
The intern will assist with:
- Development and implementation of the Council Risk Management Strategy
- Facilitation of annual risk assessments and compilation of risk registers
- Compliance with risk management legislation, including MFMA and MSA
- Development of risk management and fraud prevention policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Successful candidates will be subjected to:
- Qualification verification
- Employment record checks
- Criminal record checks
- Reference checks
Appointment will be in accordance with the Conditions of Service of Ehlanzeni District Municipality.
How to apply
Click here to download the Application Form for Employment
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed Application Form for Employment
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of qualifications and ID
All documents must be scanned and emailed to: recruitment@ehlanzeni.gov.za
Crucial matter:
- No late or faxed applications will be accepted
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
Enquiries:
- General Manager: Corporate Services: (013) 759 8637 / 8571
Acting Municipal Manager Ms S.S. Madlopha
Best Before: 20 February 2026 at 16:00
If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
