CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO

STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DEPARTMENT

An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a pre-requisite to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic qualification to obtain experiential training. The City is committed to providing work-based training for students.

·       This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities, who qualifies for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before. 

·       This Vacancy is open to all qualifying STUDENTS in the Johannesburg Community for a period not exceeding 18 months 

·       Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular. 

·       Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified Qualification/s, ID, and CV). 

·       Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions. 

·       The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

·       Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

·       The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer. 

 WHERE TO APPLYhttps://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/2021%20Internships/2021-Internships.aspx

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: Credit Record, CV validation and Employment record verification, Criminal check, and Identity validation.

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Human Settlements Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months 

DEPARTMENT: Human Settlements 

BRANCH: Public Housing Programme 

DESIGNATION: Internship: Public Housing Programme 

REMUNERATION:

(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits) OR 

(Enrolled as a student) : R3 500,00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits) 

LOCATION: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein 

Minimum Requirements: 

·       Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus National Diploma in Town Planning/Civil Engineering/Project 

·       Management/Construction Management/any built environment related qualification at NQF level 7 or N6 (candidates who need in service training towards completion of their qualification); 

·       Enrolment Confirmation letter from institution; 

·       Only City of Joburg residents will be considered. 

Primary Function: 

Provide project and administrative support and act as a Project Coordinator on Public Housing Programmes and projects implemented by the Public Housing Programme directorate within the Department of Human Settlements.

Key Learning Areas: 

·       Coordinate and monitor programmes and projects implemented by the Public Housing Programme directorate; 

·       Procurement strategy, building contracts and tender documents are in compliance and to ensure administrative requirements and procedures associated with the departmental programmes are complied with. 

Leading Competencies: 

·       High level of confidentially and organisation skills; 

·       Flexibility and adaptability; 

·       Interpersonal, decision-making and problem-solving ability; 

·       Strong work ethic; 

·       Ability to work under pressure and Independently; 

·       Ability to prioritise; 

·       Sound numerical ability; 

·       Good time management skills; 

·       Analytical and research skills; 

·       Presentation skills (verbal and written); 

·       Report writing. 

Core Competencies: 

·       ICT literacy, including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 

·       Language proficiency (reading and writing in English); 

·       Basic knowledge of project management and construction management; 

·       Multidisciplinary team; 

·       Good Interpersonal and Communication skills and be able to work with the group; 

·       Problem-solving and Coordination; 

·       Understanding of Batho Pele Principles, Ethics on Professionalism. 

ENQUIRIES ONLY: 

Contact Person: Nonzukiso Mkhanya 

Tel No: (011) 021 7974 

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 

https://share.hsforms.com/1iLLTFUAoQYm1guhxy6HJ0w469tl

APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za

TIPS FOR CANDIDATES - https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/Tips-For- Job-Applicants.aspx

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 29 JUNE 2026

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.