Programme Overview: City of Johannesburg Internships 2026
Department: Community Development (Arts, Culture, and Heritage)
Location: Various sites across Johannesburg (Newtown, various museums)
Duration: Up to 18 Months
Stipend: R10,109.86 per month (no additional benefits)
Closing Date: 10 February 2026
Available Internship Streams
Immovable Heritage (x2 posts)
Qualification: National Diploma in Heritage Studies, Fine Art, or Public Administration.
Focus: Street/place naming, public art coordination, and heritage site preservation.
Museums and Galleries (x6 posts)
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Conservation, Heritage, or Curatorial Studies.
Focus: Collection management, exhibition tours, and curatorial services.
Arts and Culture (x4 posts)
Qualification: Public Administration, Policy Studies, or Arts Administration.
Focus: Creative industries, strategic cultural planning, and project implementation.
Information Services (x2 posts)
Qualification: Graphic Design or Photography.
Focus: Digitization of collections, metadata tagging, and digital archiving.
Eligibility Criteria
Residency: Must be a resident of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ).
Age: Targeted at unemployed youth.
Education: Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification (Diploma/Degree) in the relevant field.
Experience: Must have no prior internship experience and never have participated in a previous CoJ internship.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the City of Johannesburg vacancies portal.
Portal Link:
City of Johannesburg Jobs Portal
Direct application form – Immovable Heritage
Direct application form – Museums and Galleries
Direct application form – Arts and Culture
Direct application form – Information Services
Required Documents: * Updated CV.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Certified copies of academic qualifications.
Selection: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within 6 weeks of the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.
Skills You Will Gain
Heritage resource management and preservation.
Museum and archival practices.
Public sector policy research and governance.
Digital preservation and graphic design for cultural heritage.
Safety Warning: Government entities like the City of Johannesburg will never ask for a "processing fee" to apply for an internship. Be wary of scams.
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