City Of Johannesburg Metro Internship: Public Housing Programme Support Vacancy 2026 | Stipend: R10,109.86/month

Opportunity Overview

The City of Johannesburg offers an internship programme designed to provide on-the-job exposure for students. This initiative helps meet the demand from tertiary institutions for practical work experience, which is often a prerequisite for acquiring an academic qualification or obtaining experiential training after graduation. The City is dedicated to offering work-based training opportunities.

This specific internship position is within the Human Settlements Department, focusing on Public Housing Programme Support. It offers a chance to gain valuable experience for a period not exceeding 18 months. The role involves assisting in the delivery of human settlements within key areas of the City and its Corridors of Freedom.

This opportunity is open to youth within Johannesburg communities who meet the specific qualifications and have not previously participated in an internship programme. Successful applicants will contribute to various aspects of human settlements, from project facilitation to administrative support and policy implementation.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4)
• National Diploma in Built Environment (NQF level 6) and/or a Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (NQF level 7)
• A confirmation letter from your educational institution
• Must be a resident of the City of Johannesburg
• Must be youth from Johannesburg communities who have never participated in an internship programme before

Key Responsibilities

As an Intern for Public Housing Programme Support, you will:

• Assist in the delivery of Human Settlements in the Cores of the City and the Corridors of Freedom.
• Support specialists in determining the optimal use of land plots or buildings within a community.
• Assist with project packaging and audits as required.
• Aid in coordinating procedural requirements associated with human settlement delivery.
• Participate in project facilitation and management.
• Provide administrative support to the unit.
• Assist in project management, facilitation, data analysis, and provide input for policy and guideline changes.
• Support the interpretation and implementation of Human Settlement policies, legislation, and acts.

How to Apply

To apply for this internship position, please follow these steps:

• Visit the City of Johannesburg's online application portal: https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/Work%20in%20Joburg/Vacancies/2021%20Internships/2021-Internships.aspx
• Complete the online job application form.
• Attach all relevant documents, including certified copies of your qualification/s, ID, and an updated CV.
• It is recommended to use Google Chrome when applying for City of Johannesburg positions.

By submitting your application, you consent to your personal information being used for recruitment and selection processes. Should your application be shortlisted, you also consent to risk checks, which may include credit record, CV validation, employment record verification, criminal check, and identity validation.

If you do not receive a notification of appointment or response within six (6) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.