Building Development Management Internship

Verified Opportunities for South African Youth.

The City of Johannesburg Building Development Management Internship Programme 2026 is accepting applications from eligible students and unemployed graduates residing within Johannesburg, Gauteng. The internship falls under the Development Planning Department and focuses on Archives and Records Management. Applicants with Grade 12 and a relevant NQF Level 6 Diploma or National Diploma are encouraged to apply before 16 October 2026.

The City of Johannesburg is offering this workplace training opportunity to help qualifying candidates gain practical experience in records administration, archives management and the handling of building-plan documentation. The internship provides a monthly stipend of up to R10,109.86, depending on the applicant’s qualification status, and runs for a period not exceeding 18 months.

Employer City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Department Development Planning

Branch Building Development Management

Programme Student Internship 2026

Vacancy circular 027/2026

Location Johannesburg, Gauteng

Duration Up to 18 months

Qualification Relevant NQF Level 6 Diploma or National Diploma

Experience No previous work experience required

Closing date 16 October 2026

Application method Online only

The municipality offers different remuneration amounts depending on whether an applicant has completed their qualification or is still enrolled as a student.

Completed qualification with at least 360 credits R10,109.86

Currently enrolled students R4,951.88

Both amounts are basic remuneration without additional benefits.

The City of Johannesburg provides internship opportunities to help qualifying students and graduates develop workplace skills within municipal departments.

The Building Development Management internship is intended to provide practical exposure to the management, organisation and retrieval of municipal records.

Participants will support administrative processes related to building-plan applications and archives.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Have a relevant NQF Level 6 Diploma or National Diploma in one of the following fields:
  • Archives Management
  • Records Management
  • Archives and Records Management
• Be residents of the City of Johannesburg.
• Have no previous participation in an internship programme.
• Meet the municipality’s application and selection requirements.

No previous work experience is required.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants who receive no response within six weeks after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

The primary responsibility of the successful intern will be to assist the Records and Archives Section within the Building Development Management Branch.

The work includes supporting the organisation, filing and retrieval of building-plan applications to ensure that records are accessible when required.

The internship will provide practical exposure to municipal document administration and records management procedures.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Understanding of Batho Pele principles.
• Commitment to quality and ethical conduct.

Through practical workplace exposure, successful candidates may develop experience in:

• Records and archives administration.
• Document filing and retrieval.
• Management of building-plan records.
• Office communication and teamwork.

Applicants should prepare the following documents before starting the online application:

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
• Certified copy of South African identity document.
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications.

Applicants should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, accurate and complete.

Friday, 16 October 2026

Applicants are encouraged to complete their online applications before the deadline.