The City of Johannesburg is opening doors for young graduates with its Internships 2026 program. If you are an unemployed South African with a diploma or degree, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in local government. These City of Johannesburg Internships 2026 last up to 18 months and come with a monthly stipend of R10 109,86.
Program Overview
The City of Johannesburg, or CoJ, wants to help new graduates build real skills in areas like administration, planning, and engineering. These internships focus on practical work in public service. You will learn how city operations run and contribute to community projects. The program runs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and ends applications on 08 May 2026.
Available Internship Positions
Three main internships are open right now. Each one fits different qualifications and offers unique tasks.
1. Internship: Executive Director’s Office
This role is in the Human Settlements Department (Reference Number: 008/2026). You need a diploma or degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in fields like Business Management, Business Administration, Journalism, Media, Public Administration, or Public Management. Your duties include giving admin support, doing research, helping with reports and business plans, strategic planning, HR tasks, and event planning. This position builds your skills in office work and team support.
2. Internship: Transport Systems Management
Found in the Transport Department (Reference Number: 009/2026), this needs a diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Town and Regional Planning, or Transport Management. You will help with transport planning, policy work, traffic studies, stakeholder meetings, and development projects. It is great for those interested in city movement and infrastructure.
3. Internship: Quantity Surveyor
Also in Transport (Reference Number: 009/2026), this requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying at NQF Level 7. Tasks cover preparing project quantities, checking costs and invoices, supporting infrastructure programs, risk management, budgeting, and keeping projects on time and under budget. You will learn to handle real construction finances.
Who Can Apply: Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must be a South African citizen, currently unemployed, and hold a relevant diploma or degree at NQF Level 6 or 7. You also need to commit to the full 18 months. No experience is required, but readiness to learn matters.
Key Skills Needed
Hiring teams look for clear communication, basic computer skills like MS Office and Excel, strong analysis, attention to detail, teamwork, time management, and a professional attitude. These traits help you succeed in a busy government setting.
Benefits of Joining
You get real job experience in municipal work, insight into service delivery, mentorship from pros, and better chances for future jobs in public or private sectors. The stipend covers basics during your training.
How to Apply
Visit the application link: City of Johannesburg Internship Opportunities 2026. Prepare an updated CV, certified ID copy, certified qualifications, and academic transcripts. Submit before the closing date of 08 May 2026. Only shortlisted applicants get contacted, and late or incomplete forms are rejected.
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