If you are an unemployed young person aged 18 to 35 living in Durban with Grade 12 Maths or Accounting and a driver’s licence, this learnership offers a real chance to enter public sector finance and administration right now.
What is the eThekwini Public Financial Management and Administration Learnership 2026
eThekwini Municipal Academy Public Financial Management and Administration Learnership Programme 2026 is a 12-month programme in the Meter Readings Division. You will work towards an NQF Level 5 qualification while gaining practical municipal experience in Durban.
Who can apply
You must meet all these requirements:
- Be a South African citizen
- Live in the eThekwini Municipality area and provide proof of residence
- Have Grade 12 with Mathematics or Accounting
- Hold a Code 8 or Code 10 driver’s licence
- Be aged 18 to 35 years
- Be currently unemployed
- Not have done a similar municipal learnership before
Shortlisted candidates may need to do assessments and medical screening.
What you will gain
You will learn public financial management, meter reading administration, revenue support, customer account work, reporting and compliance. The programme also builds important workplace skills like communication, teamwork and document handling.
These skills and the NQF Level 5 qualification can help you apply for finance clerk, billing assistant, administration and other government roles in future.
How to apply
Applications close on 08 May 2026 at 12:00 midday. Submit your documents by hand to:
Human Resources Centre of Excellence
21 Archie Gumede Street
Durban
4001
Include these documents:
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your driver’s licence
- Proof of residence
- Updated CV
Use the reference: Learnership – PFMA (Meter Readings). No email or fax applications are accepted.
Tips to improve your chances
Many applicants forget the driver’s licence or proof of residence and get rejected. Certify all documents recently, prepare a clean CV, and submit early. Municipal learnerships have strong competition, so make sure your application is complete and on time.
Next steps
This learnership does not guarantee a permanent job, but it gives you valuable public sector experience and a recognised qualification. Start gathering your documents today and deliver your application before the deadline. Good luck.
