Location: Johannesburg
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Overview: City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Internship Opportunities
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Transport Department has the following Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.
An internship programme is an intervention by the City of Johannesburg to address the growing demand by a tertiary institution for students to undergo on-the-job exposure, as a pre-requisite to acquire an academic qualification or as a requirement after the acquisition of academic qualification to obtain experiential training. The City is committed to providing work-based training for students.
- This internship opportunity is applicable to youth in the Johannesburg communities, who qualifies
for this internship and have never participated in an internship programme before.
- This Vacancy is open to all qualifying STUDENTS in the Johannesburg Community for a
period not exceeding 18 months
- Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the circular.
- Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant documents (Certified
Qualification/s, ID, and CV).
- Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.
- The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Appointments will be made in accordance with the COJ Employment Equity policy and People
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and
related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: Credit Record, CV validation and Employment record verification, Criminal check, and
Identity validation.
DEPARTMENT: Transport – Internship Opportunity
BRANCH: Transport Systems Management
DESIGNATION: Internship: Transport Systems Management
REMUNERATION: (Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits) OR (Enrolled as a student) : R3 500,00 pm (Basic salary, no benefits)
LOCATION: 75 Helen Joseph Street, Old Mutual Building, Johannesburg
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 at NQF level 4 with at least 1st year completed (2 semesters complete) of the Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering or Town and Regional Planning or Transport Management.
- Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The internships affords the interns an opportunity to gain skills in transport planning and development planning, and the implementation of transport policy/regulations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Develop and manage strategies to improve the overall performance of the transportation system, which includes, amongst others, evaluation of traffic impact studies that will
generate more than 1500 vehicle trips;
- Assist in the development of nodal transport plans in the CoJ;
- Assist in the development and implementation of transport policy, eg Security Access Restrictions Policy
- Assist with the Stakeholder Consultation processes of projects/programs run by the unit
LEADING COMPETENCIES:
- Computer literacy (MS Office applications) and email.
- Organising skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, listening and written;
- Time management and working under pressure.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of basic Traffic Engineering Theory, Development Planning;
- Knowledge of Technical Report writing;
Designation: Internship: Quantity Surveyor – Internship Opportunity
Remuneration: (Qualification completed with min 360 credits): R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)
Location: 75 Helen Joseph Street, Old Mutual Building, or in any region where the City is implementing a Public Transport Infrastructure Programme
Minimum Requirements:
- A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate;
- B Degree in Quantity Surveying at NQF level 7;
- No experience;
- Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.
Primary Function: Prepare and review quantities for Transport Infrastructure programmes (Taxi Ranks,
BRT stations, Roadways, Non-Motorised Transport Facilities, maintenance, etc.) Measurement of quantities when Interim Payment Certificates are prepared, and monitoring invoices with regard to claims from the Implementing Agent.
Key Learning Areas:
- Progress – deliverables are being completed within specified timelines;
- Cost – deliverables are being completed within budget;
- Performance (Value) – progress is being earned for the expected cost;
- Risk – to proactively manage foreseen project risks, as and when necessary.
Leading Competencies:
- Negotiation skills;
- Numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Core Competencies:
- Well-developed computer skills, especially in MS Excel;
- Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused.
- Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.
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