CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO VACANCIES - VACANCY CIRCULAR: 022/2026: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO

STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION:

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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 qualify for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before, except in circumstances where the internship programme was not relevant to the candidate’s course of study

· 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.

· The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.

WHERE TO APPLY

https://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), Social Development Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.

Department: Social Development

Branch: Food Resilience Unit

Designation: Internship: Food Value Chain

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

Location: Traduna Building

Minimum Requirements:

· Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus a Degree/Diploma in Agriculture studies/development studies or equivalent;

· Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:

Food value chains cover many areas of agricultural value-adding, food processing, quality, and food safety. Assist farmers to transform from primary agricultural practice into processed material from primary agriculture to final value-added product. The official/s will assist in the development of training, SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) standards, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification compliance.

Key Performance Areas:

· Implement activities that increase smallholder agricultural production and market linkage;

· Identify and establish food / agricultural value chain opportunities within the City;

· Execute food value chain implementation plans that assist farmers with market;

· Coordinate and collaborate with local partners;

· Plan and support agricultural market days in the regions;

· Stakeholder management with Farmers / agro-processors;

· Perform administrative work for the programs.

Leading Competencies:

· Marketing skills;

· Conflict management skills;

· Stakeholder mobilisation;

· Research skills;

· Project management skills;

· Monitoring and evaluation.

Core Competencies:

· Knowledge of food security, agricultural production and project management;

· Knowledge of agricultural systems to support emerging farmers;

· Knowledge of agricultural markets and market research skills.

ENQUIRIES ONLY:

Contact Person: Mathapelo Nare

Email Address: MathapeloN@joburg.org.za (The contact email address provided in this advertisement is strictly for enquiries only. Applications submitted via email, including CVs, qualifications, or any other supporting documents, will not be accepted or considered. All applications must be submitted through the application link provided in the advertisement)

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

https://share.hsforms.com/1SGgWj_tYSruvk--q-D7-5g469tl

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: THURSDAY, 20 AUGUST 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

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

Department: Social Development

Branch: Targeted Beneficiaries Unit

Designation: Internship: Women and Elderly

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

Location: Traduna Building

Minimum Requirements:

· Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus a BA Social Sciences Degree, BA Developmental Studies Degree or BA Degree in Gender Studies at NQF level 7;

· Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:

Manage implementation and facilitate Women and Elderly Programmes to ensure efficient and qualitative service delivery.

Key Performance Areas:

· Plan and manage the implementation of Women and Elderly Programmes and Projects;

· General support functions to ensure that effective support is given to managers to manage the unit's productivity;

· Liaise, network and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery and coordination as per relevant CoJ policies and procedures;

· Facilitate budget planning and implementation of programmes/projects in line with Social Development business plan, CoJ financial policies and procedures and the MFMA.

Leading Competencies:

· Computer literacy (MS Office);

· Communication skills;

· Presentation skills;

· Project Management skills;

· Good leadership background.

Core Competencies:

· Knowledge of Management and implementation of women and elderly programmes/projects;

· Knowledge of local government, policies and procedures.