City of Johannesburg Student Internships 2026

City of Johannesburg invites qualifying students from Johannesburg communities to apply for the Student Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 29 June 2026

Internship Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About City of Johannesburg Student Internship 2026

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through the Human Settlements Department, is inviting applications for the Student Internship Programme 2026.

This internship opportunity is open to qualifying students from Johannesburg communities who have never participated in an internship programme before.

The programme will run for a period not exceeding 18 months and is aimed at providing work-based training and on-the-job exposure to students who require practical experience as part of their academic qualification or experiential training.

Internship Position

Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Public Housing Programme
Designation: Internship: Public Housing Programme
Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Remuneration

Successful candidates will receive the following stipend:

• Qualification completed with minimum 360 credits: R10 109,86 per month, basic salary with no benefits
• Enrolled as a student: R3 500,00 per month, basic salary with no benefits

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / Matric, NQF Level 4
• National Diploma in Town Planning, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or any built environment-related qualification at NQF Level 7

OR

• N6 qualification for candidates who need in-service training towards completion of their qualification
• Enrollment confirmation letter from the institution
• Applicants must be City of Johannesburg residents

Primary Function

The successful candidate will provide project and administrative support and act as a Project Coordinator on Public Housing Programmes and projects implemented by the Public Housing Programme Directorate within the Department of Human Settlements.

Key Learning Areas

The intern will be exposed to the following learning areas:

• Coordinating and monitoring programmes and projects implemented by the Public Housing Programme Directorate
• Procurement strategy, building contracts and tender documents compliance
• Ensuring that administrative requirements and procedures associated with departmental programmes are complied with

Leading Competencies

Applicants should have the following competencies:

• High level of confidentiality and organisational 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
• Presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Report writing skills

Core Competencies

Applicants should also have:

• ICT literacy, including MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Language proficiency, including reading and writing in English
• Basic knowledge of project management and construction management
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem-solving and coordination skills
• Understanding of Batho Pele Principles, ethics and professionalism

Important Notes

• Only online applications will be considered.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for City of Johannesburg positions.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the CoJ Employment Equity Policy.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• If no response is received within six weeks of the closing date, applicants should accept that their application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries

Contact Person: Nonzukiso Mkhanya
Telephone: 011 021 7974

How to apply

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