The City of Johannesburg Internship Programme 2026/2027 – Grade 12 required. The City of Johannesburg is offering an 18-month Social Development Department student internship. This internship opportunity applies 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.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Internships
Closing Date: 12/11/2026
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / equivalent NQF level 4
- Student Social Auxiliary Work Certificate, recognised by the Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA)
- Valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a student auxiliary worker
- Only City of Joburg residents will be considered
Key Performance Areas
- Provide frontline services which consist of collecting biographical information, scheduling appointments, and preparing related documents
- Administrative support services for systematic management of information
- Community education and empowerment; taking active participation in understanding community needs, assets, trends, and available support services for clients and continued aftercare services to clients
- Provide practical and logistical support in preparation for outreach and educational programs
- Participate in outreach services aimed at substance abuse prevention
- Stakeholder relationship maintenance
Competencies
Leading Competencies:
- Basic computer literacy
- Data collection and capturing skills
- Basic counselling and communication skills
- High level of confidentiality and organisational skills
- Basic report writing and record-keeping skills
- Time Management, working independently, working under pressure, and ability to prioritise
Core Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of working with communities
- Knowledge of working with a multi-disciplinary team and/or stakeholders
- Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused
How to Apply