City of Joburg: Internships (Business Admin, Public Admin, Office/Public Management, Secretary, Risk, Compliance)

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

Duration: 18 months contract

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications: 

Internship: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Department: Community Development

Reference No / Circular: 032/2025

Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance or related field

Duties: To provide administrative and analytical support to the Business Management Support Directorate in the areas of governance, risk management, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting. The internship aims to expose the incumbent to municipal governance processes, strengthen analytical and coordination abilities, and contribute to maintaining transparent and ethical service delivery in line with Batho Pele Principles. Assist the Directorate with coordination of governance, risk and compliance documentation. Assist with collation and verification of performance evidence. Provide general office and meeting support. Contribute to communication and awareness activities. Support audit preparation and information management,

Knowledge and Skills: 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. Basic understanding of municipal governance and risk management. Ability to interpret governance frameworks, risk policy, and compliance standards. Awareness of Batho Pele Principles and ethical conduct. Familiarity with records management and performance monitoring.

Internship: Executive Directors Office

Department: Community Development

Reference No / Circular: 032/2025

Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Office Management, or Secretarial Studies

Duties: To provide administrative, secretarial, and executive support to the Office of the Executive Director: Community Development. The intern will assist in maintaining efficient communication, record-keeping, meeting coordination, and diary management functions, thereby gaining practical exposure to executive level operations, governance protocols, and professional office management within a municipal environment. Assist with general office administration and frontline support. Assist with scheduling and logistics for the Executive Directors meetings. Assist with filing, retrieval and tracking of records. Support preparation and dissemination of routine communication. Assist with preparation for governance and management forums. Provide routine HR/office logistics support.

Knowledge and Skills: Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Good written and verbal communication. Professional presentation and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail, and confidentiality and accuracy in handling information. Time management, organisation, and multitasking. Basic administrative and clerical procedures. Understanding of office and telephone etiquette. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams. Awareness of municipal governance and Batho Pele Principles