City of Johannesburg Student Internship Opportunities 2026
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through its Community Development Department: Arts, Culture and Heritage, invites qualifying students residing in Johannesburg to apply for various Student Internship Opportunities for 2026. This programme supports work-based learning by providing practical, on-the-job experience critical for academic completion or experiential training post-qualification.
Internship Circular and Details
- Internship Circular: 003/2026
- Duration: Up to 18 months
- Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- Stipend: R10 109,86 per month (basic salary, no benefits)
- Eligibility: Johannesburg residents only
About the City of Johannesburg Internship Programme
The City of Johannesburg internship programme aims to facilitate youth development through structured workplace exposure. It supports students who have not participated in a relevant internship aligned with their studies. The program focuses on skill-building in heritage management, museums, public art, cultural development, and information services within Johannesburg communities.
Available Internship Opportunities
Intern: Immovable Heritage (x2)
- Department: Community Development
- Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Location: Joburg Newtown Building, 2 Helen Joseph Street, Newtown
- Duration: Up to 18 months
- Minimum Requirements: Matric / Grade 12, National Diploma in Heritage Studies, Fine Art, Public Administration or related (NQF Level 6); No work experience; Johannesburg resident
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements for street and place naming
- Maintain online heritage registers
- Assist with heritage sites and public art management
- Document heritage buildings, sites, and public artworks
- Provide administrative support to the Immovable Heritage Unit
Key Learning Areas: Immovable Heritage, Street and Place Naming, Public Art Portfolio
Intern: Museums and Galleries (x6)
- Department: Community Development
- Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Location: Various Museums and Galleries (Johannesburg)
- Minimum Requirements: Matric / Grade 12, Degree or National Diploma in Conservation, Heritage Studies, Curatorial Studies, Fine Art or related (NQF Level 6/7); No experience required; Johannesburg resident
Key Responsibilities:
- Cataloguing and cleaning museum collections
- Assisting in exhibitions and education programmes
- Researching collections
- Guiding museum visitors
Key Learning Areas: Collections Management, Conservation, Curatorial Services, Museum Loans and Exhibitions