City of Johannesburg Student Internship Opportunities 2026
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through its Community Development Department: Arts, Culture and Heritage, invites qualifying students from Johannesburg communities to apply for various Student Internship Opportunities for 2026. These internships provide practical work-based learning experiences essential for academic completion or experiential training post-qualification.
Job Description
About the City of Johannesburg Internship Programme
The City of Johannesburg internship programme supports youth development by offering structured workplace exposure for students who have not previously engaged in relevant internships. The programme targets students residing in Johannesburg and builds skills in heritage management, museums, public art, cultural development, and information services.
Internship Details
- Internship Circular: 003/2026
- Duration: Up to 18 months
- Stipend: R10 109.86 per month (basic salary, no benefits)
- Eligibility: Johannesburg residents only
- Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Available Internship Opportunities
Intern: Immovable Heritage (2 positions)
- Location: Joburg Newtown Building, 2 Helen Joseph Street, Newtown
- Requirements: Matric/Grade 12; National Diploma in Heritage Studies, Fine Art, Public Administration or related field (NQF Level 6); no prior work experience
- Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements for street and place naming
- Maintain online heritage registers
- Assist with management of heritage sites and public art
- 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
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Intern: Museums and Galleries (6 positions)
- Location: Various Museums and Galleries in Johannesburg
- 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
- Key Responsibilities:
- Cataloguing and cleaning museum collections
- Assisting with exhibitions and education programmes
- Conducting collections research
- Guiding museum visitors
- Key Learning Areas: Collections Management, Conservation, Curatorial Services, Museum Loans and Exhibitions
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Intern: Arts and Culture (4 positions)
- Location: Joburg Newtown Building, Newtown
- 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
- Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate cultural development programmes and events
- Assist with flagship arts and culture projects
- Support budget coordination and reporting
- Promote creative industries and market access programmes
- Key Learning Areas: Arts & Culture Policy, Strategic Planning, Creative Industries, Project & Event Management
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