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Internship: Social Worker
STUDENT INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Social Development
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 pre-requisite
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
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 020/2025 City of Johannesburg
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Social Development Department has the following
Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.
Department: Social Development
Branch: Substance Abuse Unit
Designation: Internship: Social Worker
Remuneration: R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits):
Location: Traduna Building
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus a 4-year BA Degree in Social Work;
- Computer literacy is an essential skill required;
- Registration with a Professional Body (SACSSP);
- Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
Primary function:
Implement an integrated and professional social work service aimed at enhancing the
social work service aimed at enhancing the social functioning of individuals, families,
groups and communities affected by social ills such as food insecurity, illiteracy, illhealth, low income levels and broken family structures and other poor living
environments, substance abuse, lack of access to developmental support services and
building resilience against modern day social challenges using the community as a
base for effective program planning and design, linkages to developmental programs
in pursuit of pro-poor development which provides meaningful redress.
Key Learning Areas:
- Social research and planning aimed at collecting demographic data, trends, patterns,
assessing community needs and identifying assets within a given community to advocate
and inform program planning. - Intake services aimed at collecting client information, case details, and developing agreedupon planned interventions to address the presenting problem of both primary and/or
tertiary clients. - Group work aimed at addressing the common needs of the clients, through support groups,
therapeutic and educational groups. - Community work services aimed at providing advocacy, empowerment, and developmental
services to build community resilience. Integration and coordination of the provision of
professional social work integrated methods within a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at
the holistic development of the individual, family, groups, and community. - Crisis intervention of unplanned emergencies that require urgent attention or intervention
as outlined in legislation like the Disaster Management Act, Social Assistance Act,
Children’s Act, Older Persons Act, CoJ policies or frameworks. - Policy implementation actively participating and providing professional services, including
knowledge and expertise for effective program implementation in line with approved CoJ
policies and SOPs. - Social work student supervision forms part of continued professional development aimed
at guiding students and social auxiliary workers in acceptable professional standards,
ethics, and conduct. - Social work administration of professional and confidential data management as regulated.
Leading Competencies:
- Accountability.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Teamwork;
- High level of confidentiality;
- Value and Integrity;
- Attention to detail and quality-focused;
- Batho Pele Principles.
Core Competencies:
- Knowledge in the Social Work field, development trends, legislation that guides all areas of
work and supply chain processes; and - Stakeholder relations management
- Computer literacy,
- Strong decision-making skills;
- Time management;
- Networking;
- Communication;
- Conflict and project management, and analytical thinking skills required.
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tiyani Maringa
Tel No: (011) 407 7478
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1JzXMqPnYSqSs55L2kYLDFgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2025
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.
Internship: PWD Coordinator
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Social Development Department has the following
Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.
Department: Social Development
Branch: Targeted Beneficiaries Unit
Designation: Internship: PWD Coordinator
Remuneration: R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits)
Location: Traduna Building
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12, NQF level 4 plus a BA Social Sciences Degree (NQF level 7);
- Valid driver’s license;
- Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
Primary Function:
Coordinate and implement Social Development programmes and projects for Persons
with Disabilities (PWD).
Key Learning Areas:
- Implement Development programmes for PWDs;
- Provide administrative support in relation to the Unit;
- Liaise and coordinate with Internal and External Stakeholder to ensure integration in
services for persons with disabilities as per the relevant CoJ policies and procedures.
Leading Competencies:
- Computer literacy (MS Office);
- Working with the community and specifically Persons with Disabilities;
- Communication and active listening skills;
- Presentation skills;
- Multilingual;
- Accountable and able to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Core Competencies:
- Knowledge of Council processes and policies;
- Social/Community development and Project management processes;
- Customer relations;
- Communication and organisational skills, Flexibility and Interpersonal skills, Analytical and
research skills, Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tiyani Maringa
Tel No: (011) 407 6514
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1vW6Qy-c3SPSaVpBDgJOWbQew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA WEBSITE: www.joburg.org.za
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2025
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.
Internship: Youth Coordination
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Social Development Department has the following
Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen 18 months.
Department: Social Development
Branch: Targeted Beneficiaries Unit
Designation: Internship: Youth Coordination
Remuneration: R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
(Qualification completed with min 360 credits)
Location: Traduna Building
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Diploma in Community Development or equivalent NQF level 6
related qualification.
Key Learning Areas:
- Coordinate implementation of youth development programmes initiatives;
- Administer Youth Development Programmes;
- Provide administrative support in relation to the Unit and programme implementation;
- Liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integration in
services for Youth as per the COJ policies and procedures.
Leading Competencies:
- Work after hours and weekends when the need arises;
- Ability to effectively work with the public and leaders in the community
Core Competencies:
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
- Community Development practices;
- Good Communication (verbal and written);
- Report writing and record keeping;
- Coordinating skills.
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tiyani Maringa
Tel No: (011) 407 6514
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1BXaLOkfwR9mr_O1FH64uygew554
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2025
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
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