The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is more than just a custodian of the country’s road infrastructure. It plays a vital role in contributing to socio-economic development through skills transfer, training, and empowering young graduates to enter the job market with confidence. As part of this commitment, SANRAL offers Finance Internships and Transformation Internships, opening doors for talented and ambitious individuals to gain practical workplace experience.
About the Internships
The SANRAL Finance Internship and Transformation Internship Programmes are designed for unemployed South African graduates who are eager to develop their professional skills in a structured environment. These internships provide exposure to real workplace challenges, enabling interns to apply their academic knowledge while developing practical expertise.
Location:
- Eastern Cape: 20 Shoreward Drive, Baywest, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) x1
- Gauteng Province: 38 Ida Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria x1
- SANRAL Western Cape Provincial Office: 1 Havenga Street, Oakdale, Bellville. x2
- SANRAL Eastern Cape Provincial Office: 20 Shoreward Drive, Bay West, Gqeberha. X1
Contract Type: Internship 2 years
Stipend: R8000.00 per month
POST 1: Finance Intern x2
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 6 in Accounting or Finance
- No work experience required
Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Financial Controller, the intern will be exposed to and assist with:
Account Payable
- Assist in checking the correctness of payment certificate and fees claim to ensure compliance of PMFA.
- Check the completeness, accurate, valid of the invoices and compliant to SCM processes. Ensuring that invoices are supported and attached to sufficient and
- appropriate evidence (SCM memos, PO’s and approvals). Expenses are captured in the correct period and classified in correct GL codes.
- Compare purchase order with services, goods receipt, and invoice before processing on the financial system.
- Assist in processing payments timeously for creditors in accordance with PFMA requirements.
- Capture invoices into the financial systems and ensure invoices are captured against the correct cost centre and correct general ledger.
- Ensure monthly Account Payable checklists are completed to ensure all quality controls are maintained.
- Assist the finance team with preparing the payment proposal every week.
- Ensure accounts payable month end reconciliations are reconciled monthly, within 5 days after period closure.
- Assist with the petty cash requisitions and prepare petty cash reconciliations at month end before the period closure.
- Assist the reporting team with information required for month end and financial year end
- Ensure accounts payable service is provided as per the policy & procedure.
- Assist with admin duties relating to vendor accounts.
POST 2: Transformation Internship X3
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration / Public management or equivalent qualification.
- No work experience required.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Provincial Transformation Officer, the intern will assist with the management of the Transformation Supplier Development Desk which will includes, but is not limited to:
- Manage incoming queries from SANRAL Transformation Portal, telephonic and walk-ins.
- Manage the query and response register.
- Provide information to SMMEs on SANRAL’s transformation initiatives.
- Utilize the online transformation Supplier Development Desk portal to assist SMMEs
- Monitor queries being received for the purposes of trend analysis.
- Attend Transformation unit meetings and take minutes.
- Attend stakeholder meetings as and when required.
- Collect and summaries the service providers’ tender information from supply chain unit, Project Managers and Provincial Bid Evaluation Committee.
- File and perform administrative work in the Transformation Officers office
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Provincial Transformation officer.
How to Apply
APPLY FOR THE SANRAL FINANCE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE – CLOSING 15 AUG
APPLY FOR THE SANRAL TRANSFORMATION INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE – CLOSING 14 AUG
Why Apply for a SANRAL Internship?
- Hands-On Training: Gain valuable, real-world experience in your chosen field.
- Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who will guide and support your career growth.
- Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with industry experts, government stakeholders, and potential future employers.
- Career Development: A SANRAL internship can be a stepping stone to permanent employment in the public or private sector.
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