The City of Johannesburg is a metropolitan municipality and is the largest city and economic hub of South Africa, located in the Gauteng Province. It is often nicknamed ‘Egoli’, meaning ‘place of gold’, due to its origins as a gold rush town founded in 1886. The municipality is a Category A metropolitan municipality with exclusive executive and legislative power over its area. The current mayor is Dada Morero of the African National Congress.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the following:

• Matric / Grade 12
• BA Social Sciences Degree (NQF Level 7) – minimum 360 credits
• Must be a resident of the City of Johannesburg
• Must be a student requiring workplace experience

Primary Function

The intern will assist with the coordination and implementation of Social Development programmes and projects for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within the City of Johannesburg.Key Learning Areas

• Implement development programmes for Persons with Disabilities
• Provide administrative support to the Targeted Beneficiaries Unit
• Liaise and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with CoJ policies and procedures

Leading Competencies

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Ability to work with communities & Persons with Disabilities
• Good communication and active listening skills
• Presentation skills
• Must be multilingual
• Ability to maintain privacy, confidentiality and accountability

Core Competencies

• Understanding of Council processes and policies
• Knowledge of social/community development
• Project management exposure
• Customer relations
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and analytical skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise wor

Important:
Only online applications will be considered.

Additional Information

• The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer.
• If no response is received within six (6) weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• By applying, you consent to verification checks including:
  • Credit record
  • CV validation
  • Employment verification
  • Criminal record check
  • Identity validation