City of Johannesburg has announced four paid internships that start soon. Each placement pays R10,109.86 a month (or R3,500 for second‑year law students) and can last up to 18 months. The deadline is 15 June 2026 for most roles and 08 June 2026 for the Paralegal post.
What the internships cover
The municipality is looking for interns in four areas:
- Executive Director’s Office – Human Settlements
- IPPR Monitoring and Reporting – Community Development
- Capital Projects and Repairs – Social Development
- Paralegal – Group Legal and Contracts
Who can apply
Each role has its own academic requirements. Below is a quick guide.
Human Settlements (Executive Director’s Office)
Required degree: Business Management, Business Administration, Public Management or Public Administration. Must be a resident of Johannesburg. The posting is based at 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein.
IPPR Monitoring and Reporting (Community Development)
Relevant study: Public Management, Developmental Studies, Political Studies or Political Science.
Capital Projects and Repairs (Social Development)
Relevant study: Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building, Project Management, Administration or Management. Knowledge of municipal policies is a plus.
Paralegal (Group Legal and Contracts)
Requirements: Matric or Grade 12, plus a National Diploma in Law, Legal Assistance, Paralegal or another NQF Level 6 qualification. No experience needed, but you must live in Joburg.
What you will gain
All placements give you real workplace experience in the public sector. You will learn to:
- Handle administrative and reporting tasks
- Conduct research and write reports
- Support legal and contract work (Paralegal)
- Assist with project planning and monitoring (Capital Projects)
- Work with community stakeholders (IPPR)
- Follow municipal policies and procedures
These skills look good on any CV and can help you move into a permanent job later.
How to apply
- Gather the following documents before you start:
- Updated CV tailored to the specific internship
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of your qualification certificates
- Academic record if the form asks for it
- Proof of Johannesburg residency for the Paralegal role
- Open Google Chrome – the City of Johannesburg portal works best with this browser.
- Visit the official application page: official application page.
- Select the internship you want and fill in the online form.
- Upload each document. Make sure files are clear, readable and correctly named.
- Submit the form before the closing date (15 June 2026 or 08 June 2026 for Paralegal).
Tips to improve your chances
- Do not use the same CV for all four posts. Highlight legal research for the Paralegal role and project coordination for Capital Projects.
- Proofread every answer. Simple spelling mistakes can make a bad impression.
- Check that your residency proof matches the City‑of‑Joburg requirement.
- Apply early. Late submissions often face technical glitches.
- Keep a copy of the confirmation email as proof of submission.
Next steps
If you meet the study requirements, start preparing your documents today. A well‑written, customised CV and a clean online application can put you ahead of many other candidates. Good luck, and use this experience to launch your career in the public sector.
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