The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Human Settlements Department Internship

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

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 prerequisite 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.

Department: Human Settlements

Branch: Policy, Planning and Research

Designation: Internship: Policy, Planning & Research

Remuneration:

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

Fixed Term: 18 months

• Grade 12

(NQF level 4) plus NQF level 7 qualification in the following fields:

• Housing/Human Settlements/Public Administration/Public Policy/Development Studies/Law/ or related Social Sciences discipline;
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Contribute towards the undertaking of research in the directorate. Assist with the development of policies and guidelines through baseline research. Facilitate the coordination of forums, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes. Support the administrative functions within the directorate.

• Contribute towards the producing/undertaking of quality research and research reports in the Directorate
• Assist with policy development processes in the Directorate
• Support the coordination of forums, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes
• Assist with administrative duties to ensure effective administrative support for the smooth operations within the Directorate.
• High level of confidentiality 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
• Analytical and research skills.

• ICT literacy, including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Language literacy (reading and writing) in English
• Knowledge of the public service sector
• Knowledge of the Human Settlements environment and challenges
• 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.

Please take note that only online applications will be considered.

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.

Best Before: Monday, 02 March 2026

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.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked