City Of Johannesburg Metro Internship: Rea Vaya Operations Scheduling Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The City of Johannesburg Metro's Transport Department is offering an Internship Programme focusing on Rea Vaya Operations Scheduling. This initiative provides students and graduates with crucial practical workplace experience, complementing their academic studies and helping them meet experiential learning requirements.

This internship aims to develop workplace skills, boost employability, and support the City's service delivery goals. The programme is open to youth in Johannesburg communities who meet the qualifications and have not previously participated in a relevant internship. The opportunity is for a period not exceeding 18 months.

The internship offers a stipend of R10,109.86 per month for candidates who have completed their qualification (with a minimum of 360 credits). For students currently enrolled in their studies, the stipend is R3,500 per month.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Education: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus a Diploma in Transport Management / Logistics Management, OR currently studying towards (3rd year studies) an NQF Level 6 qualification in a related field.
• Residency: Only residents of the City of Johannesburg will be considered.
• Prior Experience: Must not have previously participated in an internship programme, unless the prior internship was not relevant to your current course of study.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will be involved in various tasks crucial to Rea Vaya operations, including:

• Monitoring and reporting daily on Rea Vaya bus operations.
• Recording service demand statistics.
• Planning and modelling bus schedules to meet service delivery requirements.
• Daily monitoring and managing the routing and scheduling function of buses.
• Managing the implementation of newly designed scheduling systems and procedures.
• Compiling and providing weekly reports regarding bus operations.

What the Work Involves

As an intern in Rea Vaya Operations Scheduling, you will be deeply involved in the day-to-day management of the bus system. Your responsibilities will include continuously monitoring the movement of buses and ensuring schedules are maintained, gathering essential data on service demand, and using this information to plan and adjust bus routes and timings. This involves managing existing scheduling functions and assisting with the roll-out of new systems designed to improve efficiency. A key part of your role will be compiling regular reports on bus operations, providing valuable insights to the Scheduled Services Management Agency team. The work primarily takes place at the Old Mutual Building, located at 75 Helen Joseph Street.

How to Apply

Applications for this internship are strictly online. Follow these steps to apply:

• Access the online application form using this link: https://share.hsforms.com/1B3
• Complete the online job application form.
• Attach all relevant documents: a certified copy of your Qualification/s, a certified copy of your ID, and your updated CV.
• It is advised to use Google Chrome when applying for City of Johannesburg positions.

Please note that only online applications will be considered. If you do not receive a notification of appointment or response within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. By submitting your application, you consent to your personal information being used for recruitment and selection processes. Shortlisted candidates may undergo risk checks including credit record, CV validation, employment record verification, criminal checks, and identity validation.