City of Johannesburg: Internships 2023 / 2024

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Closing Date: 26 October 2023

City of Johannesburg: Internship Programme 2023 / 2024

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Internship will run for a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.

Interns will be required to sign an internship agreement, in addition to an employment contract, committing themselves to full participation in the educational and workplace assignments in accordance with laid-down policies and procedures.

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Policy, Planning & Research Interns

Degree in:

Housing / Human Settlements
Public Administration
Public Policy
Development Studies
Law
Urban and Regional Planning
or related Social Sciences discipline;

Duties: Contribute towards the producing/undertaking of quality research and research reports in the Directorate. Assist with policy development processes in the Directorate. Support the coordination of forums, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes. Assist with administrative duties to ensure effective administrative support for the smooth operations within the Directorate.

Finance Interns

National Diploma or Degree in: Finance or equivalent

Duties: Control and coordinate the implementation of specific procedures systems and controls Asset Management associated with functional areas embodied in the Community Development department. Handle all Supply Chain Management processes associated with COJ policies and procedures. Manage and control specific Budgeting, Expenditure, and accounting procedures associated with Financial reporting.

Sports and Recreation Interns

National Diploma / N6 in: Sports and Recreation

Duties: Provide support in events management and activities at the sports facility. Assist Managers / Office in dealing with follow-ups on community requests and queries. Assist in the initiation of programmes and sport-related activities. Marketing and Social Media Communication Liaison. Conduct research on innovative and new trends in Sports & recreation.

Multi-Media & Communication Officer Interns

Degree / National Diploma in:

Fine Arts in Photography
Communication Management
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design & Software Development

Duties: Execute project planning process to inform the business unit business planning process. Execute process optimization and efficiency. Perform daily media monitoring and analysis in order to respond intelligently and rapidly to issues that affect the Minority Parties Caucus and department. Execute activities associated with management and control of the assets and resources. Execute specific activities to ensure effective governance and risk management. Execute specific activities to ensure effective Stakeholder Relations and Communication. Record and verify the implementation of Council Resolutions emanating from Committee recommendations.

Citizen’s Engagement Coordinator Interns

Degree / National Diploma in:

Public Administration
Political Science
Political Leadership & Citizens
Communication Management

Duties: Implement and coordinate the approved strategic plan and programs for public participation and community outreach. Ensure that related programmes are accessible to all stakeholders. Create opportunities for citizens to become active participants. Identify community needs and aspirations, and assist in facilitating interventions. Create a conducive environment for special interest groups like women, youth, PWDs and elderly to be engaged. Stakeholder Database Management through development and updating. Manage public involvement in the by-law and policy development review-making processes. Ensure that logistical arrangements are done to enable public participation in Council events and programmes

Administration Officer Interns

Diploma or Degree in:

Office Administration
Business Management
BCom: Business Development
Public Administration
Strategic Management

Duties: Deliver guidance to the Speaker of Council, particularly on party political aspects and in the context of the government’s overall aims and objectives, on new policy proposals and policy development and implementation within the legislative arm. Proactively monitor the implementation of the key legislated functions of the office of the Speaker. Develop compliance organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction. Engage with potential stakeholders to facilitate collaboration within the City of Johannesburg. Determine financial compliance implications of strategic initiatives to ensure financial compliance objectives are achieved;

Skills and Competencies: