If you are a recent graduate living in Johannesburg, the City of Johannesburg Community Development Internship 2026 could give you the work experience you need, but you must act quickly – the application window closes on 29 June 2026.
What the internship offers
The City’s Community Development Department is looking for an intern to support its Business Management Support Directorate. The role is focused on Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) within the municipal environment. It is a temporary placement of up to 18 months, based at JD House, 7th Floor, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Who can apply
You are eligible if you meet all of the following:
- Have a Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) certificate.
- Hold a Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in one of these areas: Internal Audit, Auditing, Risk Management, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Public Administration or Public Management. Your qualification must include modules on governance, audit or risk.
- Are a resident of the City of Johannesburg.
- Are a current student or recent graduate from a Johannesburg community who has not previously completed an internship in the same field (an exception is possible if the earlier internship was unrelated).
- Can provide a full academic transcript that shows exposure to GRC‑related subjects.
What you will gain
The internship pays a basic stipend of R10 109.86 per month. You will develop practical skills in:
- Municipal governance frameworks and risk‑management systems.
- Audit coordination and compliance reporting.
- Performance monitoring and documentation.
- Using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for data handling.
- Professional communication, teamwork and time‑management.
No prior work experience is required; your academic projects and case studies will be valued.
How to apply
- Gather the required documents:
- Certified copy of your ID.
- Certified copies of all qualifications.
- Academic transcript.
- Updated CV.
- Any other supporting paperwork requested by the City.
- Open the official application form in Google Chrome and fill in all fields accurately.
- Attach the documents listed above.
- Select the position titled “Internship: Governance, Risk Management and Compliance”.
- Submit the form before the closing date of Monday, 29 June 2026.
You can start the application here: City of Johannesburg Community Development Internship 2026 – application form. The same vacancy is also listed on the City’s career portal at www.joburg.org.za.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Use Chrome – the portal works best with this browser.
- Double‑check that you have selected the correct internship title.
- Make sure every attachment is a clear, certified copy.
- Highlight any coursework, projects or dissertations that covered governance, audit or risk topics.
- Proofread your CV and written responses for spelling and grammar errors.
- Keep your contact details up to date in case the recruitment team needs to reach you.
Next steps
Take a few moments today to collect your documents and start the online form. This internship is a solid stepping stone into the public‑sector workforce and a chance to apply what you have learned in a real‑world setting. Remember, the deadline is 29 June 2026 – don’t let the opportunity slip away.
