Joburg City Theatres is offering valuable youth development internship opportunities for 2026. These programs are designed to give unemployed South African youth practical experience in the arts sector. If you are between 18 and 35 years old, live in Johannesburg, and have a passion for performing arts, this could be a great chance to start your career.
About the Joburg City Theatres Internship Programme
Joburg City Theatres (JCT) is providing internship positions to young people living in Johannesburg. The goal of this internship program is to offer hands-on work experience to students and graduates. This experience is often needed to complete their studies or to help them grow in their chosen careers. The program is set to last for a period of up to 24 months.
To be eligible for these internships, applicants must meet several requirements. They need to be South African citizens and fall within the age range of 18 to 35 years old. It is also important that applicants reside within Johannesburg communities. A key condition is that applicants must not have participated in an internship program before, unless that previous internship was not related to their current field of study.
Available Internship Opportunities
JCT is offering two specific internship roles within its Youth Development Internship Programme for 2026. These roles are located at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein and the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani. Both positions are in the Client Services department and offer a monthly stipend of R6 094.25.
Youth Development Internship – Joburg Theatre
This internship is based at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein. The reference number for this position is YD/JT/04/2026. To qualify, applicants must have completed Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 qualification. A Diploma in Performing Arts, Dramatic Arts, or a similar qualification is also required. Furthermore, candidates need to be computer literate, with good knowledge of MS Office Applications and email.
The key responsibilities for this role include assisting in the planning and coordination of youth empowerment programs. Interns will also support arts education projects and workshops, as well as community outreach initiatives. Other duties involve helping with participant registration and tracking attendance. They will also assist with rehearsals, workshops, and performances, and provide support for program administration and record keeping. Finally, interns will help create social media content and manage campaigns, along with supporting monitoring and evaluation activities.
Youth Development Internship – Soweto Theatre
There are two posts available for the Youth Development Internship at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani. The reference number for these positions is YD/SW/04/2026. The minimum requirements are the same as for the Joburg Theatre internship: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, a Diploma in Performing Arts, Dramatic Arts, or equivalent, and computer literacy in MS Office and email.
The responsibilities at the Soweto Theatre involve liaising with schools and community arts centers. Interns will assist with planning youth development programs and compiling reports from facilitators. They will also monitor attendance registers and supporting documents, and conduct inventory checks for costumes and instruments. Additional duties include providing arts administration support and gaining practical experience in program coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Required Documents for Application
When applying for these internships, candidates must submit a specific set of documents. These include a cover letter expressing their interest, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), and certified copies of their educational qualifications. A certified copy of their South African ID document is also mandatory. It is important to note that all certified documents must not be older than three months from the date of application.
Important Application Notes
Joburg City Theatres has outlined several important points for applicants to be aware of. Applications that arrive after the closing date of 21 May 2026 will not be considered. Only those candidates who are shortlisted for the positions will be contacted by JCT. The organization also reserves the right not to make any appointments for these internship roles. Furthermore, background checks, which may include criminal record verification and identity validation, could be conducted on successful candidates.
How to Apply
Applying for these internships is done via email, depending on which theatre you are interested in.
Apply for Joburg Theatre Internship
If you wish to apply for the Youth Development Internship at the Joburg Theatre, you should send your email application to [email protected]. Make sure to include the reference number YD/JT/04/2026 in your email subject line.
Apply for Soweto Theatre Internship
For the Youth Development Internship positions at the Soweto Theatre, applications should be emailed to [email protected]. Please ensure that the reference number YD/SW/04/2026 is clearly stated in your email subject.
Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding the internship program or the application process, you can contact Joburg City Theatres by telephone. The available numbers for enquiries are (011) 877 6859 or (011) 877 6931.
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