Internship: Trainee Investigator

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

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

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 023/2025 City of Johannesburg

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Office of the Ombudsman has the following Internship
opportunities available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Ombudsman
BRANCH: Complaints and Investigations
DESIGNATION: Internship: Trainee Investigator
Remuneration: R10 109.86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
Enrolled as a student) R3 500,00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits)
LOCATION: 48 Ameshoff Street, SAPPI Building, Braamfontein

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma / Degree in Law or final year Law Student;
• Law school certificate will be an advantage; and
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Support the Office of the Ombudsman in fulfilling its mandate to uphold transparency,
fairness and integrity in municipal governance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Complaint intake and Initial assessment;
• Investigative support;
• Research and analysis;
• Documentation and reporting;
• Stakeholder engagement;
• Awareness and outreach;
• Quality assurance and compliance;
• Professional development.

LEADING COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills.
• Write and edit content with attention to detail.
• Good Communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Coordinating skills.
• Report writing.
• Customer service skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to critically evaluate information, identify key issues and draw logical conclusions
  during the investigative process;
• Capable of conducting thorough research and analysing data to support findings and
  recommendations;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Katlego Nthutang
Tel No: (010) 288 2800

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1FwEUd9fKRie7QPcftPuyZwew554

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 29 FRIDAY 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