Your next step toward a real‑world job?
The City of Johannesburg is looking for students who live in the city to join their Student Internship Programme 2025. If you’re still studying, this is a chance to learn how city services work while earning a small paycheck. The internship can last up to 18 months and will be based in the Traduna Building in Braamfontein. Every month you’ll receive R10 109.86, and the work is part of the Social Development Department in the Integrated Policy Planning & Research (IPPR) unit.
What the internship is about
You’ll help the IPPR team with everyday admin tasks—keeping records, setting up meetings, and helping with research projects. Think of it as a behind‑the‑scenes look at how the city plans and creates policies that affect people’s lives. You will also see how different government departments talk to each other, how policies are made, and how research is done to support those policies.
Who can join
- You must be a student who still needs some work experience for your degree.
- You must have finished Grade 12 (Matric).
- You should be studying a National Diploma or higher in Public Administration, Public Management, Economics, or Social Sciences.
- You need to live in the City of Johannesburg.
- If you’ve already done an internship in a different field, that’s fine. If it was in the same field, you can’t re‑apply.
What you’ll learn
- How to run a secretariat and support a team.
- Basic office and reception duties.
- Simple budgeting and handling money.
- The steps of creating policies and planning.
- How to conduct research that helps city leaders make good choices.
Skills that help you succeed
- Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Good at speaking and writing clearly.
- Can keep a schedule and finish tasks on time.
- Likes to look at problems and find solutions.
- Pays attention to details so nothing slips through.
Team values
- Work well with others and respect everyone’s ideas.
- Keep information confidential and act with integrity.
- Understand the values of the City of Johannesburg.
- Follow the Batho Pele principle of good service to people.
How to apply
Send your application online – only online applications will be looked at.
👉 Apply OnlineVisit the City of Johannesburg Careers Portal if you prefer:
👉 www.joburg.org.zaMake sure to add:
- A certified copy of your certificates.
- A certified copy of your ID.
- A current CV.
Use Google Chrome to submit your application.
Final details
- Deadline: Friday, 5 December 2025.
- If you don’t hear back in six weeks after that date, it means we couldn’t choose you this time.
Need help?
Contact Johannes Mofokeng at 083 702 7609 for any questions.
Why this matters
This internship is your first step into the city’s inner workings. You’ll gain hands‑on experience that will make your diploma stronger and give you a clear idea of a career in public service. Plus, you’ll earn a stipend while you learn the ropes. If you fit the criteria, don’t wait—apply before the deadline and start building a real‑world skill set.