Getting hands‑on experience now can jump‑start your career, and the City of Johannesburg is offering Social Development internships for 2026 that close on 12 November 2026.
What the internship programme offers
The City’s Social Development Department is looking for qualified students and recent graduates who live in Johannesburg. Internships run for up to 18 months and are paid at a basic salary of R10 109,86 per month (R4 951,88 for the Substance Abuse role). No additional benefits are provided.
Who can apply
You must meet the following minimum criteria for each role:
- Be a Grade 12 graduate (NQF Level 4) or hold a relevant NQF Level 6 (or higher) diploma/degree.
- Live within the City of Johannesburg.
- Not have completed a City of Johannesburg internship before, unless it was unrelated to your current study.
Specific qualifications for each internship are listed below.
What you will gain
Each placement gives you real‑world exposure to:
- Office administration, secretariat and reception duties.
- Financial and asset management processes.
- Policy research, data entry and report writing.
- Community‑focused programmes such as food‑value‑chain projects and substance‑abuse prevention.
- Professional networks within municipal government.
Available internships
IPPR Administration Internship
Department: Social Development – Integrated Policy Planning and Research (IPPR)
Remuneration: R10 109,86 per month (basic salary)
Duration: Up to 18 months
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or higher.
- National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management, Economics or Social Sciences (NQF Level 6) or higher.
- Johannesburg residence.
Key learning areas
- Secretariat and administration support.
- Reception, telephony and office support.
- Financial and document management.
- Scheduling, data entry and meeting coordination.
- Assisting with policy and research tasks.
Apply for the IPPR Administration Internship 2026
Enquiries: Johannes Mofokeng – Email: JohanMofo@joburg.org.za (enquiries only)
Food Value Chain Internship
Department: Social Development – Food Resilience Unit
Remuneration: R10 109,86 per month (basic salary)
Location: Traduna Building
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or higher.
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture Studies, Development Studies or an equivalent field.
- Johannesburg residence.
Key performance areas
- Support smallholder agricultural production.
- Assist with market linkages and value‑chain opportunities.
- Help organise agricultural market days and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide administrative assistance and ensure SABS/HACCP compliance.
- Contribute to training development.
Apply for the Food Value Chain Internship 2026
Enquiries: Johannes Mofokeng – Email: JohanMofo@joburg.org.za (applications must be submitted online)
Assets & Insurance Internship
Department: Social Development – Finance Unit
Remuneration: R10 109,86 per month (basic salary)
Duration: Up to 18 months
Minimum requirements
- National Diploma in Finance (or equivalent) at NQF Level 6.
- National Treasury Finance Certificate.
- Johannesburg residence.
Key performance areas
- Maintain asset registers and inventory.
- Assist with SAP asset barcoding and internal controls.
- Validate assets and conduct quarterly spot checks.
- Support insurance claims, procurement and MFMA compliance.
- Help prepare financial reports and address audit findings.
Apply for the Assets & Insurance Internship 2026
Enquiries: Johannes Mofokeng – Email: JohanMofo@joburg.org.za (online applications only)
Substance Abuse Internship
Department: Social Development – Substance Abuse Unit
Remuneration: R4 951,88 per month (basic salary)
Duration: Up to 18 months
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
- Student Social Auxiliary Work Certificate recognised by HWSETA.
- Valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a student auxiliary worker.
- Johannesburg residence.
Key performance areas
- Provide frontline service support and community education.
- Assist with administrative duties, appointment scheduling and outreach programmes.
- Help collect biographical data, maintain records and capture data.
- Support substance‑abuse prevention and stakeholder relationship management.
Apply for the Substance Abuse Internship 2026
Enquiries: Mathapelo Nare – Email: MathapeloN@joburg.org.za (enquiries only, not for applications)
General application requirements
- Be a qualifying student or graduate from a Johannesburg community.
- Submit the full online application form before the deadline.
- Attach certified copies of your qualification(s), ID and an updated CV.
- Use Google Chrome for the best experience.
Important information
- Only online applications will be considered.
- If you do not hear back within six weeks after 12 November 2026, assume your application was unsuccessful.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo credit checks, CV validation, employment verification, criminal record checks and identity confirmation.
Closing date
12 November 2026. Submit your application early to avoid last‑minute issues.
