The City of Johannesburg welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates for an internship program that will last no longer than 18 months.

Position: Environmental and Infrastructure Service

STUDENT INTERNSHIP: CIRCULAR 003/2025

Branch: Office of Executive Director

Designation: Internship: Administration Officer

Remuneration:
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R9 960,45 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)

Location: Traduna House, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus National Diploma in Office Administration or any tertiary qualification related to the administration discipline at NQF level 6;
  • Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:
Provide administrative support to the Office of the Executive Director.

Key Learning Areas:

  • Coordinate procedural requirements associated personnel development initiatives.
  • Consolidate and submission of mandatory documents (individual Learning Plans, Declaration of Interest Forma etc);
  • Provide administrative support into the unit in relations to meetings;
  • Render leave management administrative support to water management and biodiversity section;
  • Assist with registration, travel and accommodation arrangements and payments for attendance at workshops, seminars and conferences;
  • Manage stationery and refreshment suppliers for the Directorate, ensuring timeous ordering and appropriate control of stock;
  • Assist with general administrative support preparation of invoices and supporting documentation for payments receipt of document, coordination of venues bookings and meetings, submission and collation of performance management and skill development documentation;

Leading Competencies:

  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Good communication.
  • Coordinating skill.

Core Competencies:

  • Basic knowledge of Office Administration concept and functions.

Position: Environmental and Infrastructure Service Department (EISD)

STUDENT INTERNSHIP: CIRCULAR 004/2025

Branch: Air Quality and Climate Change

Designation: Internship: Climate Change Adaption

Remuneration:
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R9 960,45 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)

Location: Traduna House, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, or Energy studies or related field (NQF level 7).
  • Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Facilitate and coordinate climate change initiatives within the city, including the development of policies, strategies and plans to ensure the climate change is implemented within the City.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Administration and record keeping;
  • Provide support to the development of the city’s Climate Action Tracking tools.
  • Compile a report summarizing the findings and recommendations from site visits and share
    it with relevant parties.

LEADING COMPETENCIES:

  • Computer literacy including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Coordinating skills.
  • Report writing.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Basic knowledge of Climate change Science;
  • Knowledge of the Climate Change Act.
  • Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
  • Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism

CLOSING DATE: 25 February 2025

  • This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities, who qualifies for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before.
  • 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.
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Environmental and Infrastructure Service

Environmental and Infrastructure Service Department (EISD)

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.

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City of Johannesburg: Internship Programme 2025