Student Internship – Community Development (Arts, Culture & Heritage)

Employer: City of Johannesburg – Community Development Department

Location: Joburg Newtown Building, 2 Helen Joseph Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Type: Internship (up to 18 months)

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 10 February 2026

About the Internship

The City of Johannesburg is offering a student internship in the Community Development Department, Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage. This programme is designed to give students hands‑on experience in heritage management, public art coordination and cultural resource administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagements for naming and re‑naming streets and public places.
• Maintain the online heritage registers and record heritage buildings and sites.
• Assist with the management of heritage sites and public art.
• Provide administrative support to the Immovable Heritage Unit.
• Help administer cultural programmes and events.
• Document public artworks and heritage collections across the city.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of immovable heritage and street naming processes.
• Experience with public art portfolio management.
• Exposure to heritage theory, legal frameworks and archival research.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate.
• National Diploma in Heritage Studies, Fine Art, Public Administration or a related field (NQF Level 6).
• No prior experience required.
• Only residents of the City of Johannesburg will be considered.

Competencies

• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Basic GIS and mapping skills.
• Documentation and project management.
• Teamwork, integrity, attention to detail and customer service (Batho Pele).

Remuneration

R10 109,86 per month (basic salary, no benefits) for interns who have completed a minimum of 360 credits.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form and attach your certified qualifications, ID and CV. Use Google Chrome for the application process.

Only online applications will be considered.

To apply, click the link below:

Apply for the Internship

Contact Information

For enquiries, contact Viwe Nkohla at (011) 407 6553.

Additional Resources

Download the full internship circular: Internship Circular 003/2026