The City of Johannesburg continues its commitment to empowering the youth through structured workplace exposure opportunities. As part of its drive to improve service delivery while tackling unemployment, the City’s Human Settlements Department is offering an Internship Programme that opens doors for graduates to gain valuable work experience in a dynamic municipal environment.
About the Programme
This internship is designed to give unemployed graduates a platform to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges within human settlements. Interns will gain exposure to housing development projects, urban planning, community engagement, and administration functions that are central to creating sustainable human settlements across Johannesburg.
The programme aims not only to bridge the gap between education and employment but also to build a pool of future professionals who can contribute meaningfully to the housing and human settlements sector. Successful candidates will benefit from mentorship, professional guidance, and the opportunity to be part of impactful community development initiatives.
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Remuneration:
- R10 109.86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits) (Qualification completed with min 360 credits):
- (Enrolled as a student) : R3 500,00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits)
Location: 222 Smith Street, Braamfontein
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Certificate, Diploma or a Degree in Business Management / Business Administration / Public Management / Public administration at NQF level 6/7 or related.
- No experience required.
- Computer Literacy and Office Applications.
- Language proficiency (reading and writing) in English;
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Perform developmental level professional administrative work research and analysis in support of the Business Management directorate at the department of Housing. To participate in the directorate’s day-to-day operations that include general office administration, monitoring and evaluation risk management and regulatory compliance, HR and involvement in administrative tasks related to long, medium and short-range strategic planning. This includes contribution to development of Business Plan, quarterly report and strategic planning concept notes.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Render developmental-level professional administrative and support service in the Business Management directorate;
- Assist with verifying reported information by undertaking site visits and /or physical risk assessments to projects.
- Administrative tasks related to long, medium, short-range strategic planning by assisting.
- Transporting by hand of restricted documents dealing with all types of sensitive and confidential information.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of council’s standard processes and procedures relating to provide administrative support, General knowledge of municipal governments and city regulations / codes;
- Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance.
- Ability to handle confidential Information in a sensitive manner.
- Impact and Influence and confidentiality.
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Why Apply?
This is more than just an internship – it is a career-building opportunity. By joining the City of Johannesburg’s Human Settlements Department, interns position themselves at the heart of service delivery, gaining practical skills while making a real difference in local communities.
The programme also strengthens employability, as graduates exit with enhanced competencies, professional references, and a network of colleagues and mentors who can support their future career paths.
Take the first step toward shaping the future of Johannesburg’s communities by applying for the City of Joburg Human Settlements Internship Programme today!
ENQUIRIES: Samkelo Nogaga Tel No: (011) 061 3157
CLOSING DATE: 29 SEPTEMBER 2025
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