City of Johannesburg Invites Suitable Applicants to Apply for Their Student Internship (Intelligent Transport System) Opportunity (Multiple Positions Available). The Closing Date for Applications is 27 June 2025.
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is calling on young, qualified students from the Johannesburg community to apply for its latest Student Internship Programme. If you’ve completed your studies or need practical work experience to graduate, this 18-month internship is your chance to get real-world experience while earning a monthly stipend of R10,109.86.
This is a perfect opportunity for students who want to work with advanced transport systems, learn from professionals, and boost their careers in one of South Africa’s biggest cities. If you’ve never been part of any internship before, and you meet the requirements, this programme is for you.
What Is This Internship About?
The City of Johannesburg has created this internship to help students get on-the-job training that is often required to complete their qualifications or to gain valuable work experience after graduation. This opportunity is specifically for Johannesburg residents who want to build a career in Intelligent Transport Systems within the City’s Transport Department.
You’ll work at the Scheduled Transport Operations and Control Centre located in the Old Mutual Building, 75 Helen Joseph Street. Over 18 months, you’ll gain first-hand experience with systems that help manage public transportation in the city. This includes working with Automated Fare Collection (AFC) technology, analyzing transport data, and helping improve how the city’s buses and transport systems operate.
What You Will Be Doing
As part of your internship, you’ll work directly with the AFC system and help ensure that everything runs smoothly. Here’s what your daily work might include:
- Operating the AFC system terminals to manage data about ticket sales.
- Receiving and analyzing sales data from AFC, station vendors, and buses.
- Checking for problems in the system like faulty turnstiles or data inconsistencies.
- Reporting problems and proposing solutions to your managers.
- Writing daily, weekly, and monthly reports about system performance.
- Working with Fare Analysts to compare revenue and expenses.
- Assisting in preparing reports to evaluate the financial performance of the transport system.
- Monitoring contracts, payment obligations, and adjustment formulas.
What You Will Learn
During your internship, you’ll gain skills and knowledge that will prepare you for a successful career in the transport or IT industry. Some of the key areas you’ll gain experience in include:
- Application assessment and strategy management.
- Financial management for public transportation.
- Working with various stakeholders and building strong relationships.
- Leading small teams and managing staff.
- Managing projects to deliver results on time and within budget.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for this internship, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a resident of Johannesburg.
- Have completed Grade 12 (Matric), NQF Level 4.
- Hold a completed NQF Level 6 qualification such as:
- National Diploma in IT/Network and Communication (ICT),
- Advanced Public Transport Management Systems (APTMS),
- Data Analysis,
- Automated Fare Collection (AFC).
Key Skills You Should Have
The City of Johannesburg is looking for students who:
- Are computer literate, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Are able to write regular and detailed reports.
- Have strong project management skills.
- Can make quick decisions when problems arise.
- Are able to analyze and monitor data across different systems to ensure accuracy.
- Are willing to undergo specific training provided by the City.
Internship Benefits
- Earn a basic salary of R10,109.86 per month.
- Receive hands-on training and mentorship.
- Gain valuable work experience to add to your CV.
- Get exposure to real government projects and transport operations.
- Build networks and professional relationships.
How to Apply
- You must apply online using the following link:
Apply Here - Visit the City of Johannesburg website:
www.joburg.org.za - Complete the online application form and attach:
- Your certified qualifications,
- Your ID,
- Your updated CV.
Important: Use Google Chrome when applying online.
Employment Equity and Selection Process
The City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made according to the City’s Employment Equity Policy. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 6 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
By applying, you give the City permission to process your personal information for the purposes of recruitment and selection. If shortlisted, you may be required to undergo background checks including credit, employment history, criminal record, and identity verification.
Closing Date
The last day to submit your application is Friday, 27 June 2025.