The City of Johannesburg invites interested and suitably qualified students residing within the Johannesburg community to apply for the Student Internship opportunity available in the Human Settlements Department within the Executive Director’s Office. This developmental programme provides structured workplace exposure for a period not exceeding 18 months and supports participation in administrative coordination, research activities, monitoring and evaluation processes, risk management support and regulatory compliance functions aligned with municipal service delivery programmes.
The internship is suitable for candidates with a Matric certificate and a Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Journalism, Media, Public Administration or Public Management at NQF Level 6 or 7. Participants will gain practical experience contributing to Business Plan development, Quarterly Report preparation, strategic planning processes and programme implementation support while strengthening professional readiness within a municipal governance environment.
Position Title: Student Internship
Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Executive Director’s Office
Programme Duration: Not exceeding 18 months
Circular Number: 008/2026
Publication Date: 23 April 2026
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Remuneration (Completed Qualification – Minimum 360 Credits): R10 109,86 per month
Remuneration (Currently Enrolled Student): R4 951,88 per month
Overview of the Student Internship Programme
The Student Internship Programme within the Human Settlements Department provides structured experiential training opportunities designed to support academic requirements for tertiary students seeking workplace exposure aligned with qualification outcomes. The programme supports development of administrative competencies, research capability, monitoring and evaluation exposure and participation in strategic planning activities within a municipal governance environment responsible for housing and settlement development initiatives.
The internship opportunity is designed specifically for youth residing within the Johannesburg community who require workplace training as part of qualification completion requirements or experiential training following completion of academic studies. Participation supports acquisition of professional administrative exposure within the Business Management Directorate while strengthening understanding of municipal service delivery systems aligned with regulatory compliance frameworks governing Human Settlements programmes.
Purpose of the Internship Programme
Primary objectives associated with the internship programme include:
- Supporting experiential learning required by tertiary institutions
- Providing workplace exposure aligned with qualification outcomes
- Supporting administrative coordination activities within municipal directorates
- Strengthening research and analytical competencies
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Supporting regulatory compliance coordination activities
- Assisting strategic planning documentation development
- Supporting programme implementation monitoring processes
- Strengthening understanding of Human Settlements service delivery frameworks
- Supporting professional readiness for participation in municipal administrative environments
The internship programme contributes to structured development of administrative skills required within public sector programme coordination environments.
Internship Programme Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
- Degree qualification at NQF Level 6 or Level 7 in:
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Journalism
- Media
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- No prior participation in an internship programme unless the previous internship was not aligned with the qualification field
- Residency within the City of Johannesburg municipal jurisdiction
Eligibility requirements support alignment with municipal experiential learning programme objectives designed for community-based youth development.
Programme Duration and Structure
The internship programme provides structured workplace exposure through:
- Participation in Business Management Directorate activities
- Exposure to administrative coordination workflows
- Involvement in monitoring and evaluation processes
- Participation in regulatory compliance coordination activities
- Exposure to human resources support functions
- Participation in strategic planning documentation preparation
- Involvement in preparation of Business Plans
- Participation in Quarterly Report development processes
- Contribution to strategic planning concept note preparation
- Exposure to municipal programme implementation environments
Programme duration does not exceed eighteen months and supports structured competency development aligned with municipal governance service delivery frameworks.
Primary Function of the Internship Role
Primary responsibilities associated with the internship role include:
- Performing developmental-level professional administrative support work
- Supporting research activities within the Business Management Directorate
- Assisting monitoring and evaluation coordination processes
- Supporting regulatory compliance documentation preparation
- Assisting human resources administrative coordination
- Supporting long-term strategic planning activities
- Supporting medium-term planning documentation processes
- Supporting short-term planning implementation activities
- Contributing to Business Plan development processes
- Supporting Quarterly Report preparation activities
- Assisting development of strategic planning concept notes
Primary functions support operational readiness within municipal programme coordination environments.
Administrative Support Responsibilities
Administrative coordination duties include:
- Supporting general office administration activities
- Assisting with data entry tasks
- Supporting document filing processes
- Supporting mailing coordination activities
- Maintaining structured documentation systems
- Supporting retrieval of administrative records
- Assisting preparation of departmental correspondence
- Supporting coordination of internal administrative workflows
- Supporting communication between directorate units
Administrative responsibilities support structured operational coordination within the Human Settlements Directorate.
Monitoring and Evaluation Responsibilities
Monitoring-related responsibilities include:
- Supporting programme monitoring activities
- Assisting collection of performance-related information
- Supporting preparation of monitoring documentation
- Assisting evaluation coordination processes
- Supporting performance tracking frameworks
- Maintaining monitoring documentation records
- Supporting reporting input verification processes
Monitoring responsibilities strengthen programme oversight within settlement development initiatives.
Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance Responsibilities
Risk management coordination duties include:
- Supporting identification of compliance documentation requirements
- Assisting preparation of regulatory compliance records
- Supporting monitoring of governance frameworks
- Assisting coordination of risk management documentation
- Supporting compliance reporting processes
- Maintaining regulatory documentation records
Compliance responsibilities support adherence to municipal governance requirements within Human Settlements programme environments.
Strategic Planning Support Responsibilities
Strategic planning support duties include:
- Assisting preparation of long-range planning documentation
- Supporting development of medium-range planning frameworks
- Supporting short-range operational planning activities
- Contributing to Business Plan documentation preparation
- Supporting preparation of Quarterly Reports
- Assisting development of strategic planning concept notes
- Supporting integration of programme implementation priorities within planning frameworks
Strategic planning responsibilities support alignment of departmental objectives with municipal development priorities.
Programme Implementation Support Responsibilities
Programme implementation coordination duties include:
- Supporting planning of Human Settlements programmes within the region
- Assisting coordination of programme activities
- Supporting monitoring of implementation progress
- Supporting documentation related to programme execution
- Assisting coordination of stakeholder communication activities
- Supporting operational readiness of programme delivery structures
Implementation responsibilities strengthen delivery of settlement development programmes across municipal jurisdictions.
Event Planning and Logistics Responsibilities
Event coordination duties include:
- Supporting planning of departmental events
- Assisting setup of programme activities
- Supporting logistics coordination activities
- Assisting operational preparation for events
- Supporting marketing coordination activities related to events
- Assisting implementation of event execution processes
Event planning responsibilities support structured stakeholder engagement activities within departmental operations.
Marketing and Communication Support Responsibilities
Marketing coordination duties include:
- Supporting development of promotional materials
- Assisting preparation of social media flyers
- Supporting distribution of communication materials
- Assisting marketing coordination activities
- Supporting awareness initiatives related to Human Settlements programmes
- Supporting communication between directorates and stakeholders
Marketing support responsibilities strengthen programme visibility across municipal communities.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Customer service duties include:
- Responding to public enquiries related to departmental activities
- Supporting resolution of stakeholder queries
- Providing administrative assistance to programme beneficiaries
- Supporting communication between directorate staff and community members
- Maintaining professional service delivery standards
- Supporting Batho Pele principles within service delivery environments
Customer service responsibilities strengthen engagement between municipal structures and community stakeholders.
Leading Competencies Required
Competencies supporting performance within the internship programme include:
- Ability to work independently following initial guidance
- Ability to manage confidential information responsibly
- Planning skills supporting administrative coordination
- Organisational skills supporting documentation management
- Prioritisation ability within structured workflow environments
- Attention to detail during administrative tasks
- Teamwork capability within directorate environments
- Analytical skills supporting research activities
- Adaptability within municipal operational environments
- Computer literacy in MS Office Suite
- Ability to analyse data using MS Excel
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Interpersonal communication capability
- Self-confidence within professional environments
- Creativity supporting communication initiatives
- Numeracy skills supporting administrative coordination
Competency development supports readiness for participation in municipal programme coordination environments.
Core Competencies Required
Core competencies supporting internship participation include:
- Knowledge of public service sector operations
- Understanding municipal administrative procedures
- Awareness of council processes supporting administrative coordination
- Familiarity with municipal regulations and governance codes
- Collaborative teamwork capability
- Commitment to organisational values and integrity
- Attention to quality-focused administrative outputs
- Customer and service delivery management aligned with Batho Pele ethics
- Professional conduct within municipal governance environments
Core competencies strengthen readiness for administrative roles within local government service delivery structures.
How to Apply
Application and Selection Information
Applications must be submitted online through the official municipal recruitment system with supporting documentation including certified qualifications, identity documentation and curriculum vitae. Only online applications are considered for participation in the internship programme.
Applicants who do not receive communication within six weeks after the closing date should consider the application unsuccessful. Submission of an application constitutes consent to recruitment-related verification processes including credit record checks, CV validation, employment record verification, criminal record checks and identity verification in accordance with municipal recruitment policies governing internship selection procedures.
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Applicants are required to complete the official online application form using the link provided below and ensure that all supporting documents, including certified qualifications, identity document and a comprehensive curriculum vitae, are submitted as part of the application process.
Applications must be submitted through the following link before the closing date:
https://share.hsforms.com/1RbcWG2tlS4myNbpq7wyu0A469tl
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If no response is received within six weeks after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.