City of Johannesburg Policy, Planning & Research Internships

Internship Overview

City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through its Human Settlements Department is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Internships will run for a period not exceeding eighteen (18) months.

Position Title: Policy, Planning & Research Internship

Department: Human Settlements

Reference No / Circular: 006/2026

Duration: 18 Months contract

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

Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Primary Function of the Role

Contribute towards the undertaking of research in the directorate. Assist with the development of policies and guidelines through baseline research. Facilitate the coordination of forums, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes. Support the administrative functions within the directorate

Key Responsibilties

• Contribute towards the producing/undertaking of quality research and research reports in the Directorate
• Assist with policy development processes in the Directorate
• Support the coordination of forums, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes
• Assist with administrative duties to ensure effective administrative support for the smooth operations within the Directorate.

Requirements

Degree (NQF level 7) qualification in the following fields:

• Housing/Human Settlements
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Development Studies
• Law
• or related Social Sciences discipline

Skills and Competencies

• High level of confidentiality and organisation skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal, decision-making and problem-solving ability;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work under pressure and Independently;
• Ability to prioritise;  
• Sound numerical ability;
• Good time management skills;
• Analytical and research skills.
• ICT literacy, including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Language literacy (reading and writing) in English;
• Knowledge of the public service sector;
• Knowledge of the Human Settlements environment and challenges;
• Multidisciplinary team;
• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills and be able to work with the group;
• Problem-solving and Coordination;
• Understanding of Batho Pele Principles,
• Ethics on Professionalism