The City of Johannesburg is offering an internship in Building Development Management in its Development Planning department. The stipend is R10,109.86 a month for applicants with a qualification of at least 360 credits, and R4,951.88 a month for currently enrolled students. The internship runs for up to 18 months, and applications close on 16 October 2026.
About the City of Johannesburg Building Development Management Internship
The City of Johannesburg is the largest metropolitan municipality in South Africa and the economic centre of Gauteng. Its Development Planning department deals with land use, building control and the approval of development in the city.
The internship is based at 100 Carr Street, Newtown Junction Mall, Nedbank Building, Johannesburg. It gives graduates and students practical exposure to how a metro municipality manages building development, which is experience that is hard to get any other way.
The page that advertises this internship lists one position and does not state the number of places. Municipal internships are usually competitive, so a complete application with certified documents matters.
What You Get
- A monthly stipend of R10,109.86 for applicants with a qualification of at least 360 credits
- A monthly stipend of R4,951.88 for currently enrolled students
- Both amounts are basic salary with no additional benefits
- Up to 18 months of workplace experience
- Exposure to building development management in the Development Planning department
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
- A relevant NQF Level 6 qualification
- A diploma or national diploma in archives management, records management, or archives and records management
- No prior work experience required
- Must be a City of Johannesburg resident
- Must not have previously completed an internship programme
Required Documents
- Certified copies of your qualifications
- Certified copy of your ID
- Updated CV
How to Apply
- Check that you live in the City of Johannesburg and have not completed an internship before.
- Collect certified copies of your ID and qualifications and update your CV.
- Open the online application form for the Building Development Management internship. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Complete the form and attach your documents.
- Submit before 16 October 2026. Emailed applications are not accepted.
Apply at the City of Johannesburg
Closing Date
The closing date for City of Johannesburg Building Development Management Internship is 16 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Young people with a diploma but no work history are stuck in a loop: employers want experience, and experience needs a job. A paid internship breaks that loop.
At R10,109.86 a month, this is a stipend that can cover transport and rent in Johannesburg while you build a CV. Municipal experience also counts when you apply for permanent posts in local government later.
The deadline is under ten days away, so get your documents certified now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need work experience?
No. The advert states that no prior work experience is required.
Do I have to live in Johannesburg?
Yes. Applicants must be City of Johannesburg residents.
Can I apply by email?
No. Applications are online only.
Who do I contact with questions?
Enquiries go to Thabang Mushwana at ThabangM@joburg.org.za. This address is for enquiries only, not applications.
