City of Johannesburg is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed young graduates to gain hands-on experience in infrastructure and civil engineering through its 2024 Internship Program.
Why This Internship Matters
Internships play a critical role in the professional development of students. They provide an essential platform for gaining practical skills and insights that are pivotal in today’s competitive job market. The City of Johannesburg recognizes this need and is committed to offering valuable work-based training opportunities. This internship is part of a broader initiative to support the academic and professional growth of students within the Johannesburg community.
Who Can Apply?
This internship is specifically designed for youth residing in Johannesburg who are pursuing or have completed their tertiary education and require practical training as a part of their qualification process. The following criteria must be met to be eligible for this internship:
- Applicants must be residents of Johannesburg.
- They should have completed Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
- A Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying is required.
- An Honours Degree in the relevant field would be advantageous.
- Candidates must not have participated in an internship program previously.
Duration and Remuneration
The internship will span a period not exceeding 18 months. Successful candidates will be remunerated with a basic salary of R9,531.54 per month, though this does not include additional benefits.
Location
The internship will be based at the Old Mutual Building, located at 75 Helen Joseph Street, providing a central and accessible location for participants.
Key Responsibilities and Learning Areas
The primary function of this internship involves the measurement of quantities for Interim Payment Certificates and monitoring invoices related to claims from the Implementing Agent. Interns will be engaged in various activities that are crucial to the city’s infrastructure development. Key learning areas include:
- Managing activities related to infrastructure construction in alignment with the City’s policies and guidelines.
- Compiling reports, both quarterly and monthly, that provide insights into the progression of transportation infrastructure undertakings.
- Monitoring financial controls and procedures, providing information to support financial planning.
- Ensuring the quality of deliverables and formulating the scope of work for projects.
- Reading and interpreting design and detailed drawings from architects and engineers.
- Monitoring costs and achieving deliverables within the stipulated budget.
- Writing and presenting reports effectively.
- Assisting in ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
- Proactively managing project risks.
Required Competencies
- Proficiency in ICT, particularly MS Office applications (with a strong emphasis on MS Excel).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- High level of confidentiality and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and independently.
- Effective prioritization and time management skills.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Core Competencies
In addition to the technical skills, the internship demands certain core competencies:
- Seamlessly collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields to achieve shared goals.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adherence to Batho Pele principles and professional ethics.
- Proficiency in data capturing.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by completing the online job application form and attaching all relevant documents, including certified qualifications, ID, and CV. It is advised to use Google Chrome for the application process. The application can be submitted through the following link: Apply Online.
For any inquiries, you can contact Estelle Buis at (011) 022 8656.
Important Notes
- Appointments will be made in accordance with the City’s Employment Equity policy, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will lead to automatic disqualification.
- If you do not receive any notification of appointment within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- By submitting your application, you consent to your personal information being used for recruitment and selection processes, including risk checks such as credit record, CV validation, employment record verification, criminal check, and identity validation.
Closing Date
To meet the application deadline, submissions must be received no later than Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. Applicants should ensure their forms are completed and turned in on or before this cutoff date to be considered.
