The City of Johannesburg invites qualifying students and graduates residing within Johannesburg to apply for the Sport and Recreation Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 24 November 2026
Internship Location: Various regions within the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Duration: Up to 18 months
Monthly Remuneration: R10 109.86
Department: Community Development
Branch: Sport and Recreation Unit
About the City of Johannesburg Sport and Recreation Internship
The City of Johannesburg is offering an internship opportunity within the Community Development Department, under the Sport and Recreation Unit.
The programme is aimed at students and graduates who require workplace exposure as part of their academic qualification or who need experiential training after completing their studies.
The internship is available to qualifying youth from Johannesburg communities who have not previously participated in an internship programme, except where a previous internship was unrelated to the candidate’s field of study.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric or Grade 12.
- Diploma or Degree in Sport Management or a related field.
- Qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7.
- No previous work experience is required.
- Be a resident of the City of Johannesburg.
Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered.
Remuneration
Applicants who have completed a qualification with a minimum of 360 credits will receive:
R10 109.86 per month
The amount is a basic salary with no additional benefits.
Primary Function
The successful intern will support the Sport and Recreation Directorate in delivering services related to:
- Facility management.
- General office administration.
- Sport and recreation activities.
- Aquatics activities.
- Events management.
- Other core Sport and Recreation programmes.
Key Learning Areas
The successful candidate will gain exposure to:
- Event planning.
- Event setup.
- Event execution.
- Event logistics.
- Marketing activities.
- Operations support.
- Customer service.
- Responding to public enquiries.
- Resolving queries.
- Data capturing.
- Filing.
- Mailing.
- Sport and Recreation programme implementation.
- Marketing and promotional activities.
- Social media support.
- Development of flyers and promotional materials.
- Research.
- Data collection.
- Programme monitoring.
- Supporting full-time staff with projects and initiatives.
Leading Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork.
- Collaboration.
- Commitment to learning.
- Commitment to professional growth.
- Adaptability.
- Flexibility.
- Good organisational ability.
Core Competencies
Applicants should also have:
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Basic administrative skills.
Documents Required
Applicants must complete the online application form and attach relevant supporting documents, including:
- Certified copy of qualification.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Updated CV.
How to Apply
Only online applications will be considered.
Click here to apply for City of Johannesburg Sport and Recreation Internship 2026
Applicants can also visit the City of Johannesburg website for internship and vacancy information:
Click here to visit the City of Johannesburg vacancies page
Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when submitting their applications.
Enquiries
Contact Persons: Kutlwano Thage / Tshiamo Kwapeng
Email: LehlohonoloMoh@joburg.org.za
The email address above is for enquiries only.
Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Applications sent by email will not be accepted.
- Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered.
- The City reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.
- Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to credit checks.
- CV validation may be conducted.
- Employment history may be verified.
- Criminal record checks may be conducted.
- Identity validation may be conducted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.