City of Johannesburg
STUDENT INTERNSHIP
CIRCULAR 006/2026
City of Johannesburg
Publication Date:
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 Internship opportunity for all qualifying
Students in the Johannesburg CommunityClosing Date:
Monday, 02 March 2026
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Human Settlements Department has the following Internship
opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months
DEPARTMENT: Human Settlements
BRANCH: Policy, Planning and Research
DESIGNATION: Internship: Policy, Planning & Research
REMUNERATION:
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
LOCATION: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus NQF level 7 qualification in the following fields:
Housing/Human Settlements/Public Administration/Public Policy/Development
Studies/Law/ or related Social Sciences discipline;
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
Primary Function:
Contribute towards the undertaking of research in the directorate. Assist with the
development of policies and guidelines through baseline research. Facilitate the
coordination of forums, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes.
Support the administrative functions within the directorate.
Key Learning Areas:
• 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.
Leading Competencies:
• High level of confidentiality and organisation skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal, decision-making and problem-solving ability;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work under pressure and Independently;
• Ability to prioritise;
• Sound numerical ability;
• Good time management skills;
• Analytical and research skills.
Core Competencies:
• ICT literacy, including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Language literacy (reading and writing) in English;
• Knowledge of the public service sector;
• Knowledge of the Human Settlements environment and challenges;