City of Johannesburg Internship 2026: Records, Archives and Building Plan Administration
The City of Johannesburg is offering a Building Development Management Student Internship for 2026 within the Development Planning Department, with practical experience in records management, archives and building-plan administration.
The internship is based at 100 Carr Street, Newtown Junction Mall, Nedbank Building in Johannesburg and can run for up to 18 months.
Applicants must live within the City of Johannesburg and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Applications close on 16 October 2026.
What will you do in the Building Development Management internship?
You will support the Records and Archives section within Building Development Management.
Your work will focus on organising, maintaining and retrieving records linked to building-plan applications.
You can expect to assist with:
- Filing building-plan applications
- Maintaining building-plan records
- Retrieving application records
- Managing related correspondence
- Supporting the Operations Manager
- Completing administrative duties
- Handling ad-hoc support tasks
- Providing timely information to management
The role combines records administration with practical exposure to municipal development planning.
How do building-plan records fit into the role?
Building Development Management relies on accurate records so that building-plan applications and related information can be located when needed.
You will help make sure records are filed correctly and can be retrieved efficiently.
This requires strong attention to detail because poor filing or incomplete information can make it difficult to access important application records.
What will you learn about records management?
The internship can help you build practical experience in:
- Records classification
- Filing systems
- Archives administration
- Document retrieval
- Correspondence management
- Information organisation
- Administrative support
These skills are relevant to both public-sector and private-sector records environments.
Who can apply?
You need:
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
- Relevant NQF Level 6 qualification
- Diploma or National Diploma in Archives Management, Records Management, or Archives and Records Management
- City of Johannesburg residency
No previous work experience is required.
Can current students apply?
Yes. The programme is designed for qualifying students who need workplace exposure required by their tertiary institution, as well as graduates seeking experiential training after completing a qualification.
The stipend differs depending on your study status.
How much does the internship pay?
Applicants who have completed a qualification with at least 360 credits will receive:
R10 109.86 per month
Applicants who are still enrolled as students will receive:
R4 951.88 per month
These amounts are basic remuneration and do not include additional benefits.
Do you need previous work experience?
No. Previous work experience is not required.
The programme is intended to give students and graduates practical workplace exposure, so it is suitable for candidates at the beginning of their careers.
What skills will help you?
Useful skills include:
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Ethical conduct
You should also be comfortable communicating with people at different levels.
What are Batho Pele principles?
Batho Pele principles guide how public institutions should serve communities.
For this internship, that means treating people professionally, communicating clearly and helping provide efficient administrative support.
A customer-service mindset is therefore important even though much of the work is records based.
Who is the internship best suited to?
The opportunity is especially relevant if you want to build experience in:
- Records Management
- Archives
- Municipal Administration
- Building Plan Administration
- Development Planning
- Information Management
- Public-Sector Operations
The role is particularly well aligned with qualifications in archives and records management.
What documents do you need?
Applicants should attach:
- Certified copy of qualification
- Certified copy of ID
- Updated CV
Make sure all uploaded documents are clear and complete.
Will applicants be screened?
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to checks such as:
- Credit record verification
- CV verification
- Employment record verification
- Criminal record checks
- Identity verification
Misrepresentation or failure to disclose important information can result in disqualification.
Where is the internship based?
The opportunity is based at:
100 Carr Street
Newtown Junction Mall
Nedbank Building
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Department: Development Planning
Branch: Building Development Management
Designation: Internship: Building Development Management
Duration: Up to 18 months
Closing date: 16 October 2026
How do you apply?
Only online applications will be considered.
Apply for the City of Johannesburg Building Development Management Internship 2026
You can also visit the City of Johannesburg website and navigate to the vacancies section.
Visit the City of Johannesburg website
Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when completing the online application.
Who can you contact for enquiries?
For enquiries only, contact:
Thabang Mushwana
Email: ThabangM@joburg.org.za
Applications sent by email will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within six weeks after the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
