City of Johannesburg (CoJ): Internship Programme 2025

ByRainbow Time

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through its Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations (GSPCR) Department, is offering an exciting Internship opportunity that will last for a maximum of eighteen (18) months. This is a fantastic chance to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the community!

Position: Internship: Corporate Performance Support
Remuneration: R10 109.86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits)
Department: Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations (GSPCR)
Branch: Monitoring & Evaluation
Location: 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein

STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Group Strategy, Policy Coordination and Relations (GSPCR)

STUDENT INTERNSHIP CIRCULAR: 019/2025

An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing
demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a pre-requisite
to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic
qualification to obtain experiential training. The City is committed to providing work-based
training for students.

  • This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities, who qualify for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before, except in circumstances where the internship programme was not relevant to the candidate’s course of study
  • This Vacancy is open to all qualifying STUDENTS in the Johannesburg Community for a period not exceeding 18 months
  • Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular.
  • Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified Qualification/s, ID, and CV).
  • Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
  • The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric/Grade 12, NQF level 4 plus a three-year degree/diploma in Public Policy / Social Science / Statistics / Internal Audit / Development Studies / Administration / Management /
    Monitoring and Evaluation or any equivalent qualification (NQF level 6/7);
  • Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:
Ensure organizational corporate performance management, and evaluation and reporting City-wide, thereby ensuring that they are aligned with City and Government norms, standards, regulations, and guidelines.

Key Learning Areas:

  • Conduct performance verification and evaluation process on means of verification submitted against scorecards;
  • Strengthening the provision of tangible, practical and responsive support to all stakeholders to enable greater and effective implementation of the policy;
  • Manage all the full scope of procedural and administrative requirement and reporting deadlines associated with the function.

Leading Competencies:

  • Computer literacy (MS Office);
  • Excellent Communication skills;
  • Goal orientation;
  • Customer focus;
  • Flexibility, attention to detail;
  • Networking and negotiation skills;
  • Financial management;
  • Integrity;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Work independently and work under pressure;
  • Accountable and able to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Core Competencies:

  • Knowledge of data collection and entry into management systems;
  • Sound understanding of applying public administration principles and implementing contemporary management practices, particularly as they relate to performance monitoring functions;
  • Teamwork;
  • Adherence to policies and regulations;
  • Communication and organisational skills, Flexibility and Interpersonal skills, Analytical and research skills, Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.

CLOSING DATE: 04 AUGUST 2025

How To Apply
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1EqTxzYLFS9avxH2Av5GowQew554

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. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: Credit Record, CV validation and Employment record verification, Criminal check, and Identity validation.