The City of Johannesburg Community Development Department invites qualifying students and graduates from Johannesburg communities to apply for the Finance Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Internship Location: 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg Finance Internship Programme 2026
The City of Johannesburg is offering a Finance Internship opportunity within its Community Development Department.
The internship is designed to provide students and graduates with practical workplace experience that complements their academic studies and supports experiential-learning requirements.
The programme is offered for a period:
Not exceeding 18 months
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Department: Community Development
Branch: Finance
Position: Internship: Finance
Location: 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
Duration: Not exceeding 18 months
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Application Method: Online only
Internship Remuneration
The City of Johannesburg provides different remuneration depending on the applicant’s academic status.
Applicants who have completed a qualification with a minimum of 360 credits:
R10,109.86 per month
Basic salary with no benefits.
Applicants who are currently enrolled as students:
R4,951.88 per month
Basic salary with no benefits.
Applicants should therefore note that the monthly amount depends on whether they have completed the qualifying academic programme or are still enrolled.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- A relevant university or post-school qualification.
- An enrolment confirmation letter from their institution where applicable.
- Residence within the City of Johannesburg.
The advert states that:
Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered.
Accepted Qualifications
Applicants may have qualifications including:
- BCom in Accounting.
- National Diploma in Accounting.
- Internal Audit qualification.
- Local Government Finance qualification.
- Public Finance qualification.
- N6 Financial Management.
The advert provides the following qualification-level information:
- Degree – NQF Level 7.
- National Diploma – NQF Level 6.
- N6 – NQF Level 5.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is aimed at qualifying students and graduates from Johannesburg communities.
The City also states that the opportunity is intended for youth who:
- Qualify for the internship.
- Have not previously participated in an internship programme.
An exception may apply where a previous internship programme was not relevant to the candidate’s course of study.
Primary Purpose of the Internship
The Finance Intern will support the directorate with financial-management activities.
The position is intended to contribute towards effective:
- Asset management.
- Income and revenue management.
- Accounting and budgeting.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Capital management.
- Policy compliance.
- Good governance.
- Clean audit outcomes.
Key Learning Areas
Successful interns may gain practical exposure to:
- Asset Management.
- Income and Revenue Management.
- Financial reporting.
- Accounting.
- Budgeting.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Capital Management.
Leading Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Financial research skills.
- Analytical ability.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think independently.
- Negotiation skills.
- Communication skills.
- Report-writing skills.
- Microsoft Word skills.
- Microsoft Excel skills.
- Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
Core Competencies
The advert also identifies competencies including:
- Understanding of GRAP standards.
- Understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
- Professional ethics.
- Professionalism.
- Report generation.
- Report analysis.
- Data capturing.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must complete the online application and attach relevant documents, including:
- Certified qualification copies.
- Certified copy of ID.
- CV.
- Enrolment confirmation letter from the institution, where applicable.
Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and complete.
How to Apply for City of Johannesburg Finance Internship Programme 2026
Only online applications will be considered.
Click here to apply for City of Johannesburg Finance Internship Programme 2026
Applicants may also access City of Johannesburg vacancies through the municipal careers platform:
Click here to view City of Johannesburg internship opportunities
Applicants are advised by the City to use Google Chrome when completing applications.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
Friday, 28 August 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.
Enquiries
For enquiries only, contact:
Lehlohonolo Mohapi
Telephone: 011 407 6553
Email: LehlohonoloMoh@Joburg.org.za
The email address is strictly for enquiries.
Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.
Selection and Verification
Shortlisted applicants may be subjected to checks including:
- Credit record checks.
- CV validation.
- Employment record verification.
- Criminal record checks.
- Identity validation.
The City reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- The internship is based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
- The programme may run for up to 18 months.
- Only qualifying City of Johannesburg residents will be considered.
- Relevant Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit and related qualifications are accepted.
- Completed-qualification applicants may receive R10,109.86 per month.
- Enrolled students may receive R4,951.88 per month.
- The remuneration is basic salary with no benefits.
- Applicants should not have previously participated in a relevant internship programme.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Email applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications close on 28 August 2026.