The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) — through its Department of Environmental Infrastructure Services — is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 2025/2026 Internship Programme.
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Application Closing Date: 22 October 2025
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Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Stipend: R10 109.86 per month (basic salary, no additional benefits)
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Contract Duration: Up to 18 months
This position is designed to give successful candidates valuable, hands‑on experience in a public‑sector environment. Participants will sign both an internship agreement and an employment contract, committing to full participation for the full period.
Available Internship Areas
1. Registry & Archiving
Requirements: Matric (Grade 12/NQF Level 4) + currently studying toward a diploma or certificate.
Duties: Provide administrative and document‑management support, including classifying, registering, scanning, filing, retrieving and disposing of records according to legislation; assist in office admin and ensure smooth information flow within the department.
Skills & Competencies: Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel), strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, time‑management, ability to work both in a team and independently.
2. Finance
Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Management Accounting / Finance (or equivalent).
Duties: Assist in accounting functions, procurement, creditors/debtors management, stock control, record‑keeping and compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and CoJ supply‑chain policies.
Skills & Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel), communication and coordination skills, knowledge of GRAP accounting standards.
3. Administration Officer (Programme)
Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
Duties: Support administrative tasks including filing, scheduling, correspondence, report preparation; maintain accurate employee data, assist with audits, HR and Health & Safety documentation.
Skills & Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel), strong communication and organisational skills, basic knowledge of HR and admin processes.
4. Water Management & Biodiversity
Requirements: Degree in Town & Regional Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geoscience or Geohydrology.
Duties: Support sub‑directorates such as Water Service Regulation, Catchment Management and Open Space Planning; assist with data consolidation, programme monitoring, administrative coordination of policy documents and development applications.
Skills & Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel), strong communication and coordination skills, knowledge of environmental and water legislation.
5. Energy
Requirements: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering, Construction Project Management, Energy Studies or related discipline.
Duties: Assist with policy, strategy and plan development for city‑wide energy compliance and sustainability; support policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, project‑management and report‑writing.
Skills & Competencies: Knowledge of climate change and the energy sector, project development experience, strong computer literacy (MS Word, Excel), good communication and report‑writing skills.
How to Apply
Select the internship that aligns with your qualification and field of interest, then click the relevant application link above. Be sure to upload all required documents and complete the online form accurately.