City of Johannesburg: Internships (Journalism, Communications, Marketing or PR)

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

Position Title: Liaison & Public Relations Internship

Department: Community Development

Reference No / Circular: 025/2025

Duration: 18 Months contract

Stipend: R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)

Location: JD House 7th Floor, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein

Primary Function: To provide administrative and creative support to the Business Management Support Directorate in implementing communication, branding, and public liaison activities that enhance departmental visibility, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge-sharing. The internship aims to expose the incumbent to municipal communication processes, equip them with experience in designing and publishing internal media products such as the departmental newsletter, and contribute to consistent and professional communication in line with City of Johannesburg branding and communication protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting and preparation of internal and external communication materials;
• Support the layout, design, and content compilation of the departmental quarterly newsletter
• Assist with public liaison, event communication, and programme documentation;
• Contribute to the preparation, publication, and analysis of content for departmental and directorate social-media pages;
• Provide administrative, coordination, and record-keeping support for communication, liaison, and stakeholder management.

Requirements:

National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in:

• Journalism,
• Communications,
• Marketing,
• Public Relations 

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Competence in Excel-based data tracking or dashboard reporting.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organisational and time management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Creativity and visual communication awareness (e.g. basic design layout or content presentation).
• Basic understanding of private or public-sector communication and branding guidelines.
• Awareness of Batho Pele Principles and municipal service-delivery values.
• Familiarity with internal communication channels, social-media platforms, and digitalcontent management.
• Basic understanding of stakeholder management and event communication.