The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is extending an invitation to unemployed graduates to submit their applications for the 2023 / 2024 Internship Programme.
Internship Application Closing Date: 26 October 2023
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Interships will run for a a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.
Interns will be required to sign an internship agreement, in additional to an employment contract, committing themselves to full participation in the educational and workplace assignments in accordance with laid-down policies and procedures.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Management Support Interns
N6 / Certificate / Diploma / Degree in:
- Human Resources
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Administration
- Business Management
Duties: Compilation and submission of reports. Assist in the administration work for Management Support. Liaison with relevant stakeholders (Petitions, Queries and escalations). Conduct and coordinate Performance Management Training and related queries.
Infrastructure Interns
Diploma / Degree in: Finance / Accounting
Duties: Interact with Transport Finance, Project Managers and Implementing Agents. Assist in the administration work for record-keeping. Submit administrative documents for reporting and tracking expenditure
Policy, Planning & Research Interns
Degree in:
- Housing / Human Settlements
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Development Studies
- Law
- Urban and Regional Planning
- or related Social Sciences discipline;
Duties: Contribute towards the producing/undertaking of quality research and research reports in the Directorate. Assist with policy development processes in the Directorate. Support the coordination of forums, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes. Assist with administrative duties to ensure effective administrative support for the smooth operations within the Directorate.
Finance Interns
National Diploma or Degree in: Finance / Accounting or equivalent
Duties: Control and coordinate the implementation of specific procedures systems and controls Asset Management associated with functional areas embodied in the Community Development department. Handle all Supply Chain Management processes associated with COJ policies and procedures. Manage and control specific Budgeting, Expenditure, and accounting procedures associated with Financial reporting.
Sports and Recreation Interns
National Diploma / N6 in: Sports and Recreation
Duties: Provide support in events management and activities at the sports facility. Assist Managers / Office in dealing with follow-ups on community requests and queries. Assist in the initiation of programmes and sport-related activities. Marketing and Social Media Communication Liaison. Conduct research on innovative and new trends in Sports & recreation.
Multi Media & Communication Officer Interns
Degree / National Diploma in:
- Fine Arts in Photography
- Communication Management
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design & Software Development
Duties: Execute project planning process to inform the business unit business planning process. Execute process optimization and efficiency. Perform daily media monitoring and analysis in order to respond intelligently and rapidly to issues that affect the Minority Parties Caucus and department. Execute activities associated with management and control of the assets and resources. Execute specific activities to ensure effective governance and risk management. Execute specific activities to ensure effective Stakeholder Relations and Communication. Record and verify the implementation of Council Resolutions emanating from Committee recommendations.
Citizen’s Engagement Coordinator Interns
Degree / National Diploma in:
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- Political Leadership & Citizens
- Communication Management
Duties: Implement and coordinate the approved strategic plan and programs for public participation and community outreach. Ensure that related programmes are accessible to all stakeholders. Create opportunities for citizens to become active participants. Identify community needs and aspirations, assist in facilitating interventions. Create a conducive environment for special interest groups like women, youth, PWDs and elderly to be engaged. Stakeholder Database Management through development and updating. Manage public involvement in the by-law and policy development review making processes. Ensure that logistical arrangements are done to enable public participation in Council events and programmes
Administration Officer Interns
Diploma or Degree in:
- Office Administration
- Business Management
- BCom: Business Development
- Public Administration
- Strategic Management
Duties: Deliver guidance to the Speaker of Council, particularly on party political aspects and in the context of the government’s overall aims and objectives, on new policy proposals and policy development and implementation within the legislative arm. Proactively monitor the implementation of the key legislated functions of the office of the Speaker. Develop compliance organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction. Engage with potential stakeholders to facilitate collaboration within the City of Johannesburg. Determine financial compliance implications of strategic initiatives to ensure financial compliance objectives are achieved;
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to function in a multidisciplinary team.
- Good Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with the group.
- Coordination and problem-solving skills and Batho Pele Principles.
- Computer literacy and Office application;
- Communication and organizational skills,
- Ability to handle confidential information,
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
How to Apply
Please note. If you are still a student, please provide your Enrollment Confirmation letter from institution;
NB. Use the given links to Apply
Management Support Interns
Apply Online for the Management Support Internsship Programme
Infrastructure Interns
Apply Online for the Infrastructure Internsship Programme
Policy, Planning & Research Interns
Apply Online for the Policy, Planning & Research Internship
Finance Interns
Apply Online for the Finance Internship
Sports and Recreation Interns
Apply Online for the Sports and Recreation Internship
Multi Media & Communication Officer Interns
Apply Online for the Multi Media & Communication Officer Internship
Citizen’s Engagement Coordinator Interns
Apply Online for the Citizen’s Engagement Coordinator Internship
Administration Officer Interns
Apply Online for the Administration Officer Internship
