Internship
City of Johannesburg Student Internships 2026 The City of Johannesburg invites qualifying students in the Johannesburg community to apply for the Student Internship Programme 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 21 July 2026 Internship Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa About the City of Johannesburg Student Internship Programme 2026 The City of Johannesburg is offering a Student Internship opportunity through the Human Settlements Department. This internship forms part of the City’s intervention to provide work-based training for students who need on-the-job exposure as a requirement for completing an academic qualification or obtaining experiential training after completing their studies. The internship will run for a period not exceeding 18 months. Internship Details * Organisation: City of Johannesburg * Circular: 019/2026 * Department: Human Settlements * Directorate: Public Housing Programme Support * Designation: Internship: Public Housing Programme Support * Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein * Duration: Not exceeding 18 months * Remuneration: R10 109.86 per month, basic salary with no benefits * Publication Date: 08 July 2026 * Closing Date: 21 July 2026 Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet the following requirements: * Matric / Grade 12, NQF Level 4 * National Diploma in Built Environment, NQF Level 6; and/or * Bachelor’s Degree in Built Environment, NQF Level 7 * Confirmation letter from institution * Must be a City of Johannesburg resident * Must have never participated in an internship programme before Only City of Joburg residents will be considered. Primary Function The successful intern will assist in the delivery of Human Settlements within the Cores of the City and the Corridors of Freedom. The intern will also assist specialists in determining how plots of land and buildings should best be used within a community, and assist in project packaging and audits where required. Key Learning Areas The successful intern will gain exposure in: * Coordination of procedural requirements related to the delivery of human settlements * Project facilitation and management * Administrative support within the unit * Project management support * Data analysis and input for policy and guideline changes * Interpretation and implementation of Human Settlements policies, legislation and acts Leading Competencies Applicants should have the following competencies:…
Gauteng is an important market for internships and work-experience roles in South Africa. Gauteng concentrates head-office roles, banking, retail, logistics, and public-sector vacancies. Competition is high, so applying early and tailoring each CV matters more than sending one generic document everywhere. Finance, IT, call centres, retail management, and mining services dominate hiring. Students often find internships and learnerships through large employers with structured intake seasons. Many roles assume daily travel across Johannesburg, Pretoria, or Ekurhuleni. Before you apply, estimate taxi, bus, or fuel costs so a job that looks well paid on paper still makes sense after commuting.
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