The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through its Community Development Department: Arts, Culture and Heritage, invites qualifying students from Johannesburg communities to apply for various Student Internship Opportunities 2026.
These internships form part of the City’s commitment to work-based learning, providing students with practical, on-the-job exposure required for academic completion or experiential training after qualification.
Internship Circular: 003/2026
Internship Duration: Up to 18 months
Internship Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Stipend: R10 109,86 per month (basic salary, no benefits)
Eligibility: Johannesburg residents only
About the City of Johannesburg Internship Programme
The City of Johannesburg internship programme is designed to support youth development by offering structured workplace exposure to students who have never participated in an internship programme before, except where a previous internship was not relevant to their field of study.
The programme is open to qualifying students within Johannesburg communities and focuses on building skills in heritage management, museums, public art, cultural development, and information services.
Available Internship Opportunities (Community Development Department)
Intern: Immovable Heritage x2
- Department: Community Development
- Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Location: Joburg Newtown Building, 2 Helen Joseph Street, Newtown
- Duration: Up to 18 months
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- National Diploma in Heritage Studies, Fine Art, Public Administration or related field (NQF Level 6)
- No prior work experience
- Must be a City of Johannesburg resident
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements for street and place naming processes
- Maintain online heritage registers
- Assist with management of heritage sites and public art
- Document heritage buildings, sites, and public artworks
- Provide administrative support to the Immovable Heritage Unit
Key Learning Areas:
- Immovable Heritage
- Street and Place Naming
- Public Art Portfolio
Apply Online:
👉 https://share.hsforms.com/14q3LENoiTCavBQAL-LylPw469tl
Intern: Museums and Galleries x6
- Department: Community Development
- Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Location: Various Museums and Galleries (Johannesburg)
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Degree or National Diploma in Conservation, Heritage Studies, Curatorial Studies, Fine Art or related field (NQF Level 6/7)
- No experience required
- Must be a City of Johannesburg resident
Key Responsibilities:
- Cataloguing and cleaning museum collections
- Assisting with exhibitions and education programmes
- Conducting research on collections
- Guiding museum visitors
Key Learning Areas:
- Collections Management
- Conservation
- Curatorial Services
- Museum Loans and Exhibitions
Apply Online:
👉 https://share.hsforms.com/1JuzpfzIdRGW4d9PdscDE3A469tl
Intern: Arts and Culture x4
- Department: Community Development
- Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Location: Joburg Newtown Building, Newtown
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Degree or National Diploma in Policy Studies, Public Administration, Development Studies, Arts Administration or related field (NQF Level 6/7)
- No experience
- Must be a City of Johannesburg resident
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate cultural development programmes and events
- Assist with flagship arts and culture projects
- Support budget coordination and reporting
- Promote creative industries and market access programmes
Key Learning Areas:
- Arts & Culture Policy
- Strategic Planning
- Creative Industries
- Project & Event Management
Apply Online:
👉 https://share.hsforms.com/1lvA6iqMkT6ScPruvHO9LAg469tl
Intern: Information Services x2
- Department: Community Development
- Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Location: Museum Africa, 121 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Newtown
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12
- National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design and/or Photography or related field (NQF Level 6/7)
- No experience
- Must be a City of Johannesburg resident
Key Responsibilities:
- Digitisation of museum collections
- Photographing artefacts
- Image editing and metadata capture
- Supporting digital archive management
Key Learning Areas:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge)
- Digital editing and post-production
- Data and information management
Apply Online:
👉 https://share.hsforms.com/1FO2x1nwkRNG4zmOE-E9jxQ469tl
General Application Requirements
Applicants must:
- Complete the online application form only
- Attach certified copies of ID, qualifications, and CV
- Use Google Chrome when applying
- Apply before 23:59 on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Late, emailed, or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
Enquiries
Contact Person: Viwe Nkohla
Tel: (011) 407 6553
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If no response is received within six (6) weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- Background checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates
- The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer
- By applying, applicants consent to the use of their personal information for recruitment purposes
Why You Should Apply
These internships offer a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in heritage, museums, arts, and cultural development within South Africa’s largest metropolitan municipality. If you are passionate about culture, history, public art, and community development, this programme can be a powerful career foundation.