City of Johannesburg: Finance Internship Programme 2025 / 2026

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Group Strategy, Social Development Department is offering Internship opportunities to suitably qualified and unemployed graduates. The Interships will run for a a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18) months.

Position Title: Corporate Performance Support Internship

Department: Social Development

Reference No / Circular: 022/2025

Duration: 18 Months contract

Stipend: R10 109,86 pm (Basic Salary, no benefits)

Location: Jorissen Place, 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein

Primary Function: Ensure that the accounts within the Social Development Department are correctly complied with and that all spheres regarding the full bookkeeping spectrum are performed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that procurement is in line with Supply Chain practices and policies and is in adherence to the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA);
• Expenditure and Reporting to ensure accountability, confidentiality, control and transparency in the management of the General Ledger. Adherence to the MFMA and sound financial reporting;
• Communicating sound financial reporting;
• Office Administration management to ensure accountability, confidentiality, control and transparency in the management of the General Ledger. Document management;
• Monitoring of the Unit’s needs.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6 or Higher) in: Accounting or Financial Administration
• Basic MS Office Suite;
• Language proficiency (reading and writing) English;

Skills and Competencies:

• Data Capturing and basic computer skills;
• Communication skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a team;
• Accountability and able to maintain privacy and confidentiality. 
• Knowledge of best accounting principles and practices;
• Computer literacy and Office Applications;
• Communication and organisational skills.