City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Internship Programme 2025 / 2026

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through its Group Corporate and Shared Services Department, invites unemployed graduates from Johannesburg communities to apply for the Student Internship Programme 2025 / 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Internship Location: Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein, Johannesburg


About the CoJ Student Internship Programme

The internship is an intervention to provide on-the-job training for students as a pre-requisite to complete their academic qualification or as experiential training after qualification.

  • Duration: Not exceeding 18 months
  • Stipend: R10,109.86 per month (Basic Salary, no benefits)
  • Eligibility: Only unemployed graduates residing in the City of Johannesburg will be considered

Internship Opportunity Available

Department: Group Corporate and Shared Services
Branch: Group Human Capital Management
Designation: Internship: Intake Officer

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in:
    • Public Administration
    • Business Administration
    • Office Administration
    • Business Management
    • Public Management
  • Must be unemployed and never participated in an internship before.
  • Must be a resident of Johannesburg.

Primary Function

To provide effective and comprehensive administrative support and logistical services to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) unit, ensuring the efficiency of the business unit.


Key Learning Areas

  • Coordinate administrative requirements of the Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Promote efficiency of the EAP.
  • Collate and prepare qualitative and quantitative information for reports.

Competencies Required

  • Leading Competencies:
    • Computer literacy (MS Office)
    • Good communication skills (verbal & written)
    • Ability to work under pressure and independently
    • Strong organisational and time management skills
    • Confidentiality
  • Core Competencies:
    • Teamwork
    • Professionalism
    • Adherence to Batho Pele principles and COJ values

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only.

Click here to apply online for the City of Johannesburg Internship 2025 / 2026

Or visit: www.joburg.org.za

Enquiries: Boitumelo Makgoba – Tel: (011) 407 7139

Note: If you do not receive feedback within six (6) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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