Looking for a chance to kick‑start your career while earning a paycheck? The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is opening a brand‑new Internship Programme 2026. It’s aimed at South African graduates who are currently unemployed and want to learn real job skills inside the public sector. Over 18 months, you’ll work full‑time with city staff, get paid a monthly stipend of R10,109.86, and see how city services run every day. The internship takes place in Johannesburg.
What the Internship Covers
The program is all about giving you hands‑on experience in a city environment. You’ll learn how municipal services work, help improve service delivery, and follow the city’s “Batho Pele” values – which means putting people first. Every participant signs an Internship Agreement and an Employment Contract that commit you to full participation in the training and daily tasks.
Open Positions
1. Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Department: Community Development
Reference: 032/2025
- Need a degree or diploma in Public Management, Business Administration, or a related field with a focus on risk or compliance.
Your work will include:
- Helping monitor risk and compliance processes.
- Collecting evidence for audits and performance reports.
- Handling administrative tasks and coordinating meetings.
- Supporting ethics and “Batho Pele” initiatives.
2. Liaison & Public Relations
Department: Community Development
Reference: 032/2025
- Ideal if you studied Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations.
Your work will include:
- Assisting with internal and external communications.
- Producing newsletters, event materials, and social media posts.
- Keeping records and providing creative support for media activities.
3. Executive Director’s Office
Department: Community Development
Reference: 032/2025
- Looking for someone with a diploma or degree in Public Administration, Office Management, or Secretarial Studies.
Your work will include:
- Providing secretarial and administrative help to the Executive Director.
- Scheduling meetings and filing paperwork.
- Assisting with HR logistics and governance documents.
4. Transport Systems Management
Department: Transport
Reference: 031/2025
- Ideal for students of Civil Engineering, Town and Regional Planning, or Transport Management.
Your work will include:
- Helping plan and develop transport projects.
- Reviewing traffic impact studies.
- Joining stakeholder meetings and policy roll‑outs.
5. Quality Control
Department: Transport
Reference: 031/2025
- Best fit if you studied Transportation Management, Logistics Management, or a quality‑compliance course.
Your work will include:
- Tracking daily Rea Vaya bus operations.
- Noting missed trips and creating reports.
- Supporting quality checks for public transport services.
6. Integrated Planning, Policy and Research
Department: Community Development
Reference: 031/2025
- Looking for graduates in Public Management, Development Studies, or Political Studies.
Your work will include:
- Researching and analysing data to help shape policies.
- Assisting with strategic planning and performance tracking.
- Helping verify scorecards and coordinate stakeholder meetings.
Skills You Need
- Basic computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Knowing Power BI helps but isn’t required.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
- A clear idea of how city government works, especially the MSA and MFMA.
- Knowledge of “Batho Pele” principles and public‑service ethics.
How to Apply
Visit the City of Johannesburg website and click the button that says Apply for City of Johannesburg Internship Opportunities 2026 – this takes you straight to the application portal. Alternatively, you can use the links below for each role.
Important dates:
- Integrated Planning, Policy & Research: 12 November 2025
- Transport Systems Management & Quality Control: 18 November 2025
- All other internships: 20 November 2025
What Happens Next?
- Only candidates that match the job description will be contacted.
- If you don’t hear back within four weeks after applying, it’s likely you weren’t selected.
- Interns will work full time, follow all city rules, and receive on‑the‑job training.
Ready to grow your skills and earn a steady stipend in a real city setting? Don’t miss this chance to join the City of Johannesburg’s Internship Programme 2026. Good luck!