Internship: Public Housing Programme Support

STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Human Settlements

An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing
demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a prerequisite
to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic
qualification to obtain experiential training. The City is committed to providing work-based
training for students.

• This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities who qualify
  for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before, except in
  circumstances where the internship programme was not relevant to the candidate’s course of
  study
• This Vacancy is open to all qualifying STUDENTS in the Johannesburg Community for a period
  not exceeding 18 months
• Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular.
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified
  Qualification/s, ID, and CV).
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.

WHERE TO APPLY

https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/2021%20Internships/2021-Internships.aspx

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received
within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was
unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are
consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent
Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks
should your application be shortlisted: Credit Record, CV validation and Employment record
verification, Criminal check, and Identity validation.

STUDENT INTERNSHIP CIRCULAR 007/2026 City of Johannesburg

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: Public Housing Programme Support
DESIGNATION: Internship: Public Housing Programme Support
REMUNERATION:
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
LOCATION: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus National Diploma in Built Environment (NQF level 6)
  and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Built Environment Discipline at NQF level 7;
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:
Assist in the delivery of Human Settlements in the Core of the City and the Corridors of
Freedom. Assist specialists in determining how plots of land/buildings should best be
used within a community. Assist in project packaging/audits as required.

Key Learning Areas:

• Assist the Coordination of procedural requirements associated with the delivery of human
  settlements;
• Procurement management;
• Provide administrative support in relation to the Unit;
• Assist in Project facilitation, project management and the analysis of data and provide input
  for changes in policy and guidelines.

Leading Competencies:

• ICT literacy, including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Language proficiency (reading and writing in English);
• High level of confidentiality, coordinating and organisation skills;
• Conflict management;
• 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;
• Presentation skills (verbal and written).

Core Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of procurement processes;
• Knowledge of Human Settlement policies and legislation;
• Basic knowledge of project management;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Nomahlubi Masango
Tel No: (011) 061 3164 / 3170 / 3156
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by
using the link below:
https://share.hsforms.com/10FxQXutUQm6t_YaO0fkbDQ469tl

APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 09 MARCH 2026

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is
received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of
Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of
your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and
related process. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We wish you all the best with your applications