The City of Johannesburg invites qualifying students and graduates residing in Johannesburg to apply for the Transport Revenue Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Internship Location: 75 Helen Joseph Street, Old Mutual Building, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
City of Johannesburg Transport Internship Programme 2026
The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is offering a Transport Revenue Internship within its Transport Department.
The internship is intended to provide students and graduates with practical workplace exposure in inventory management, cash management, revenue administration and banking.
Successful applicants will be placed in the Transport Finance Revenue section for a period not exceeding 18 months.
Internship Programme Overview
Employer: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Department: Transport
Branch: Finance
Position: Internship: Revenue
Duration: Up to 18 months
Location: 75 Helen Joseph Street, Old Mutual Building, Johannesburg
Closing date: 27 July 2026
Application method: Online
Experience required: No previous experience required
Internship Salary
The monthly salary will depend on whether the successful applicant has completed a qualification or is still enrolled as a student.
Applicants with a completed qualification
Applicants who have completed a qualification with at least 360 credits will receive:
R10 109.86 per month
This is a basic salary with no additional benefits.
Applicants who are still studying
Applicants who are currently enrolled as students will receive:
R4 951.88 per month
This is also a basic salary with no additional benefits.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed Grade 12 at NQF Level 4.
- Have a degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field.
- The qualification must be at NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7.
- No previous work experience is required.
- Applicants must reside within the City of Johannesburg.
- Applicants must not have participated in an internship programme before, unless the previous programme was unrelated to their field of study.
The internship is open to qualifying students and graduates from Johannesburg communities.
Purpose of the Internship
The internship will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to learn while assisting the Transport Finance Revenue section.
The intern will gain practical experience in:
- Inventory management.
- Revenue management.
- Cash management.
- Banking processes.
- Municipal financial controls.
- Audit support.
- Compliance with City policies.
- Compliance with Municipal Finance Management Act requirements.
Key Learning Areas
The successful intern will assist the Revenue Officer with the following duties:
- Ensuring that cash sales processed at Rea Vaya stations are properly accounted for.
- Confirming that cash is banked correctly.
- Ensuring that all bank transactions are properly recorded.
- Assisting with the timely preparation of accounting information.
- Supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Helping manage inventory according to City policies and regulations.
- Assisting with the resolution of audit findings.
- Supporting the City’s efforts to achieve a clean audit.
- Maintaining accurate financial and supporting records.
- Assisting with revenue-related administrative duties.
Leading Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Accuracy when working with figures and calculations.
- Good analytical skills.
- Ability to work with financial information.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Core Competencies
Knowledge of the following will be beneficial:
- Generally Recognised Accounting Practice standards.
- Municipal Finance Management Act requirements.
- Financial reporting.
- Revenue administration.
- Inventory controls.
- Municipal financial policies and procedures.
Documents Required
Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:
- A detailed and updated CV.
- A certified copy of their South African identity document.
- Certified copies of completed qualifications.
- Academic records or proof of registration, where applicable.
- Any additional documents requested on the application form.
Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and complete.
How to Apply for City of Johannesburg Transport Internship 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the official application link.
Click here to apply for the City of Johannesburg Transport Internship 2026
Applicants may also visit the City of Johannesburg vacancies website:
Click here to view City of Johannesburg internship opportunities
The City recommends using Google Chrome when completing the online application.
Only online applications will be considered.
Application Tips
Applicants should:
- Complete every section of the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Check that their contact details are correct.
- Confirm that the qualification information is accurate.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Keep proof that the application was submitted.
Candidates may also review the City’s application guidance:
Click here to read tips for City of Johannesburg job applicants
Internship Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the internship, contact:
Contact person: Karabo Khumalo
Telephone: 011 022 8656
Applicants should use this contact information for enquiries only. Applications must still be submitted online.
Who Will Be Considered?
Only applicants who reside in the City of Johannesburg will be considered.
The programme is aimed at young people who require workplace exposure:
- As a requirement for completing an academic qualification.
- To obtain experiential training after completing a qualification.
- To develop practical skills aligned with their field of study.
Applicants who previously completed an internship may be excluded unless the earlier internship was unrelated to their course of study.
Verification and Risk Checks
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to the following checks:
- Credit-record verification.
- CV validation.
- Employment-record verification.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Identity verification.
- Qualification verification.
By submitting an application, applicants consent to their personal information being used for recruitment and selection purposes.
Important Information
The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
The City is an equal-opportunity employer and will consider applications in line with its recruitment and employment-equity policies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Internship Application Closing Date
The closing date for the City of Johannesburg Transport Revenue Internship is Monday, 27 July 2026.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.