Joburg City Theatres is offering a Youth Development Internship that closes on 21 May 2026. This is a chance to start a career in the arts while earning a stipend – act now before the deadline passes. Joburg City Theatres is looking for young South Africans who live in Johannesburg.
What the internship is
The programme gives unemployed youth real‑world experience in a theatre environment. It lasts up to 24 months and is paid at R6 094.25 per month. Interns will work in the Client Services department of either the Joburg Theatre (Braamfontein) or the Soweto Theatre (Jabulani).
Who can apply
To be eligible you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be 18‑35 years old
- Live in a Johannesburg community
- Have never done a similar internship, unless it was unrelated to your qualification
- Hold Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
- Hold a diploma in Performing Arts, Dramatic Arts or a comparable qualification
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email
What you will gain
You will receive a monthly stipend of R6 094.25 and valuable skills such as:
- Planning and coordinating youth programmes
- Running arts workshops and community outreach
- Managing participant registration and attendance records
- Creating social‑media content
- Supporting programme evaluation and reporting
- Working with schools, community arts centres, and theatre staff
Internship details
Youth Development Internship – Joburg Theatre
Reference: YD/JT/04/2026
Location: Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Key duties
- Help plan youth empowerment programmes
- Support arts education projects and workshops
- Assist with community outreach activities
- Handle participant registration and attendance tracking
- Support rehearsals, workshops and performances
- Maintain programme records and admin files
- Create social‑media posts and help run campaigns
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation tasks
Youth Development Internship – Soweto Theatre
Reference: YD/SW/04/2026
Location: Soweto Theatre, Jabulani, Johannesburg
Number of posts: 2
Key duties
- Liaise with schools and community arts centres
- Assist in planning youth development programmes
- Compile facilitator reports
- Monitor attendance registers and supporting documents
- Check inventory of costumes and instruments
- Provide general arts administration support
- Gain hands‑on experience in programme coordination and stakeholder engagement
Documents you must submit
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of your qualifications
- Certified copy of your ID document
All certified documents must be dated within the last three months.
How to apply – step by step
- Prepare the required documents listed above.
- Write a short cover letter that mentions the reference number of the position you want.
- Attach your CV and certified copies.
- Email everything to the correct address:
- For the Joburg Theatre internship, email to jobapplications1@joburgtheatre.com and quote YD/JT/04/2026.
- For the Soweto Theatre internship, email to jobapplications2@joburgtheatre.com and quote YD/SW/04/2026.
- Make sure you send your application before 21 May 2026.
Tips to improve your chances
- Follow the instructions exactly – use the correct reference number and email address.
- Proofread your cover letter and CV for spelling or grammar errors.
- Check that your certified documents are recent (no older than three months).
- Highlight any volunteer work or school projects related to the arts.
- Keep your email subject line clear, e.g., “YD/JT/04/2026 – Application”.
Next steps
This internship can launch your career in the performing arts. Submit a complete application before the deadline and wait for a shortlisting email. If you have questions, call (011) 877 6859 or 6931.
