City of Johannesburg: Internship Programme 2025

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Interships will run for a a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months. 

Interns will be required to sign an internship agreement, in additional to an employment contract, committing themselves to full participation in the educational and workplace assignments in accordance with laid-down policies and procedures.

Stipend: 9 960,45 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)

Duration: 18 months contract

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Internship: Human Capital Management

Department: Group Corporate & Shared Services (GCSS)

Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Business Management / Public Administration / Management / Human Resources Development / Industrial Psychology / Organisational Psychology / Organisational Development / Labour Relation / Labour Law  or any other related qualification majoring in Human Resources;

Duties: Coordinate specific Human Resources administrative sequences and attend to the general applications and interventions associated with the functionality in order to ensure adequate guidance and support is made available to employees with respect to comprehending and understanding organizational and legislative procedures related to their employment benefits and development. Coordinate administrative requirements associated with the Human Resource functionality related to procedures, systems and controls. Coordinate specific sequences associated with the employment of personnel. Collate and prepare qualitative and quantitative information for inclusion into specific statutory reports.  Attend to specific sequences associated with the notification, arrangement and provision of support in respect of recent subcommittee meetings and dispute hearings.

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel). Good written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders. Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and good planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills. Collaborative/Teamwork, Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.

Internship: Administration

Department: Development Planning Department

Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Administration / Public Administration / Business Management.

Duties: Provide effective and comprehensive administrative support and logistical services to the office to ensure the efficiency of business Unit. Coordinate administrative requirements associated with the office functionality. Arrange internal and external meetings by booking the venues and ensuring that all necessary logistics are in place. Recording and compiling minutes of the meetings and track progress/ follow up in decision taken during meetings. Co-ordination of record system. Maintain a well-structured records classification system for easy retrieval of information

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Accountable and ability to maintain privacy and confidentialit. Good multi-tasking skills.  Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality focused. Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.

Internship: Spatial Transformation Projects

Department: Development Planning Department

Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 plus NQF Level 7 qualification in the Built Environment or equivalent

Duties: To support the project management, implementation and contract administration of spatial projects. Support the tracking of targets for spatial projects to ensure delivery of results, in accordance with the signed agreement and agreed work plans. Coordinate engagements with projects partners. To be the custodian of data and material relating to the project and project performance. Perform administrative duties relating to the project management, implementation and contract administration. Support the effectiveness and efficiency of the Directorate’s operations. Support the implementation of Project Workplans. Produce drafts Project Expenditure Reports. Support the management of workflow and office administration of the Directorate;

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy. Basic Project Management skills. Adaptability and self-starting skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of information.  Interpersonal skills and diplomacy. Ability to develop professional networks and maintain key relationships. Organizational skills. Knowledge of SPLUMA. Project Management Frameworks and Legislation. Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 1998. Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000. Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act, 56 of 20023 (MFMA). Local Government Municipal Performance Management Regulations, 2001. Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 1998

Internship: IT Programme

Department: Development Planning Department

Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Information Technology (IT) or Equivalent Qualifications. Understanding of IT Systems

Duties: The purpose of the Job is for the Intern to be an Administrator of Town Planning Application System (TAS) and other related IT Systems. TAS is an integrated system within Development Planning and is integrated with other Departments and Municipal Owned Entities (MOES) within the City of Johannesburg. The Intern’s main duties will be to manage Users, System Issues and System Enhancements of TAS. Manage large Datasets, perform Data Analysis and produce Reports and write Technical Documents. In addition, the Job will also enable Land Use Development Management (LUDM) Directorate to provide Knowledge and Skills Transfer to the Successful Intern.

Skills and Competencies: IT Literacy. Ability to Follow and Apply Instructions. Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills. Coordination and Problem-Solving Skills. Ability to Write and Have Presentation Skills. Must form part of a Multidisciplinary Team. Batho Pele Principles Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity. Attention to Detail and Be Quality Focused. Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism