Applications Open for the City of Johannesburg Student Internship Programme 2026

Applications Open for the City of Johannesburg Student Internship Programme 2026. The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Human Settlements Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus National Diploma in Built Environment (NQF 6) and/or
• Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (NQF level 7);
• Confirmation letter from institution;
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:

• Assist in the delivery of Human Settlements in the Cores of the City and the Corridors of Freedom.
• Assist specialists in determining how plots of land/buildings should best be used within a community.
• Assist in project packaging/audits as required.

Key Learning Areas:

• Assist in the coordination of procedural requirements associated with the delivery of human
• settlement;
• Project facilitation and management;
• Provide administrative support in relation to the unit;
• Assist in project management and facilitation and analysis of data and provide input for
• changes in policy and guidelines;
• Assisting in the interpretation and implementation of Human Settlement policies, legislation
• and acts.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy and Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Language proficiency (reading and writing) in English;
• Good communication skills;
• Coordination skills;
• Presentation skills (verbal and written);
• Conflict management skills.

Core Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of procurement processes;
• Knowledge of Human Settlements policies and legislation;
• Basic knowledge of project management.

How to Apply

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share.hsforms.com/1sEksDI9XT7enj894b7EMPw469tl
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
TIPS FOR CANDIDATES – https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-
Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx

Closing Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Nomahlubi Masango
Tel No: (011) 061 3164

NB

• Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.