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STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (x14 Posts)

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Community Development – Arts, Culture and Heritage
City of Johannesburg

OVERVIEW

The Student Internship Programme is an initiative by the City of Johannesburg aimed at addressing the increasing demand from tertiary institutions for students to gain workplace-based experience. This experience is required either as part of completing an academic qualification or as post-qualification experiential training. The City is committed to providing meaningful, structured, and relevant work-based learning opportunities for students.

WHO CAN APPLY

• Youth residing within Johannesburg communities

• Students who have not previously participated in an internship programme, unless the previous internship was not aligned to their field of study

• Qualifying students seeking practical exposure related to their academic qualifications

These internship opportunities are open for a maximum period of 18 months.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Interested applicants must apply online only

• Complete the online application form and upload all required documents:

  • Certified qualifications

  • Certified copy of ID

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying

• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment

• The City is an equal opportunity employer

If no response is received within six (6) weeks after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.

By submitting an application, applicants consent to the use of their personal information for recruitment and selection processes, including background checks (credit record, qualification and employment verification, criminal checks, and identity validation), should they be shortlisted.

STUDENT INTERNSHIP CIRCULAR 003/2026

Publication Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

1️⃣ Intern: Immovable Heritage (x2)

Department: Community Development
Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
Location: Joburg Newtown Building, 2 Helen Joseph Street, Newtown
Remuneration: R10 109.86 per month (Basic salary, no benefits)

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12

• National Diploma in Heritage Studies, Fine Art, Public Administration, or related field (NQF Level 6)

• No prior work experience required

• Must be a City of Johannesburg resident

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate stakeholder engagements for street and place naming processes

• Maintain and manage online heritage registers

• Assist with heritage site and public art management

• Support cultural programmes, events, and documentation

• Provide administrative support to the Immovable Heritage Unit

Key Learning Areas:

• Immovable Heritage

• Street and Place Naming

• Public Art Portfolio

2️⃣ Intern: Museums and Galleries (x6)

Location: Various Museums and Galleries
Remuneration: R10 109.86 per month

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12

• Degree or National Diploma in Conservation, Heritage Studies, Curatorial Studies, Fine Art, or related field (NQF Level 6/7)

• No experience required

• Johannesburg residents only

Key Responsibilities:

• Cataloguing and conservation of museum collections

• Assisting with exhibitions and guided tours

• Research on museum collections

Key Learning Areas:

• Collections Management

• Conservation

• Curatorial Services

• Museum Education Programmes

3️⃣ Intern: Arts and Culture (x4)

Location: Joburg Newtown Building
Remuneration: R10 109.86 per month

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12

• Degree or National Diploma in Policy Studies, Public Administration, Development Studies, Arts Administration, or related field (NQF Level 6/7)

• No experience required

• Johannesburg residents only

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planning and implementation of cultural development programmes

• Coordinate flagship arts and culture initiatives

• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and performance monitoring

Key Learning Areas:

• Arts and Culture Policy

• Strategic Planning

• Creative Industries

• Project and Event Management

4️⃣ Intern: Information Services (x2)

Location: Museum Africa, Newtown
Remuneration: R10 109.86 per month

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12

• National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Photography, or related field (NQF Level 6/7)

• No experience required

• Johannesburg residents only

Key Responsibilities:

• Digitisation and digital preservation of museum collections

• Photographing artefacts

• Image editing, metadata tagging, and archive management

Key Learning Areas:

• Digital collections management

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge)

• Photography and post-production workflows

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Online applications only

• Apply via: www.joburg.org.za

• Internship-specific application links are provided per position

ENQUIRIES (NO APPLICATIONS)

Contact Person: Viwe Nkohla
Telephone: (011) 407 6553

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