About the GIZ Project Intern: Administration and Finance Opportunity GIZ is inviting applications from motivated graduates for a six-month Project Internship in Administration and Finance within its Climate Cluster in Pretoria, Gauteng. This opportunity is ideal for graduates with qualifications in Business Administration, Finance or Economics who want to gain practical workplace experience in financial administration, procurement, project coordination and office operations. GIZ works alongside the South African Government to address climate change, protect biodiversity and water resources, and promote inclusive participation in climate action. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience while working with experienced professionals in a multicultural environment. Applicants must be willing to travel to project areas within South Africa when required. Minimum Requirements To qualify for this internship, applicants should have: A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field as specified in the vacancy. Academic or internship experience in office administration or project management. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Very good written and spoken English. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to understand instructions, ask for clarification when necessary and work independently. Good organisational and time-management skills. The ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing tasks. A willingness to work in a multicultural environment and contribute positively as part of a team. Added Advantage: Experience working with knowledge and information management systems. Key Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will support the Climate Cluster's Finance and Administration team with daily administrative and project-related activities. Responsibilities will include: Maintaining procurement files, service contract records and event documentation. Updating procurement and invoice trackers, including records used to monitor contract end dates. Assisting with invoice verification and monthly fleet invoice checks. Following up on payments with the Country Office. Preparing vouchers before bookings and supporting financial administration processes. Taking meeting minutes and maintaining accurate records. Assisting with event coordination, logistics and administrative arrangements. Preparing, formatting and updating presentations. Supporting internal control preparations and administrative tasks related to GIZ instruments. Assisting with inventory labelling and record-keeping. Performing other reasonable duties assigned by the line manager. Skills and Competencies Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational and administrative abilities, accuracy when handling financial documents, good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The ability to manage multiple tasks, follow instructions and work effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds will be important. What You Will Gain This six-month internship offers practical exposure to finance and administration within an international development cooperation environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills in procurement administration, invoice processing, project operations, event coordination, document management and internal controls. Location and Duration Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Duration: Six months Travel: Willingness to travel to project areas within South Africa Closing Date: 13 November 2026 How to Apply Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date. Applicants must submit the following documents: A detailed CV clearly indicating their nationality. A motivation letter of no more than one page explaining why they should be considered the preferred candidate. Important: Applications without a motivation letter or without an indication of nationality in the CV will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To apply, click the “Apply Now” button on this page. You will be redirected to the official application page where you can complete and submit your application directly to the employer.