The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is a metropolitan municipality that governs Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa. It is a major economic hub for South Africa and the entire African continent. The city’s structure has evolved considerably since its founding, shaped significantly by its history and the end of apartheid. The internship is an intervention to provide on-the-job training for students as a pre-requisite to complete their academic qualification or as experiential training after qualification.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in:
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
• Must be unemployed and never participated in an internship before.
• Must be a resident of Johannesburg.

Primary Function

To provide effective and comprehensive administrative support and logistical services to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) unit, ensuring the efficiency of the business unit.

Key Learning Areas

• Coordinate administrative requirements of the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Promote efficiency of the EAP.
• Collate and prepare qualitative and quantitative information for reports.

Competencies Required

• Leading Competencies:
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Good communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Confidentiality
• Core Competencies:
  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Adherence to Batho Pele principles and COJ values