Are you a recent graduate eager to gain real-world experience and boost your career in technology and transport innovation? The City of Johannesburg is offering a paid Student Internship Programme in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) – and it could be your gateway to a bright future in smart mobility, City of Johannesburg Student Paid Internship 2025.
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This opportunity doesn’t just offer a foot in the door; it comes with a monthly stipend of R10,109.86, hands-on learning, and the chance to shape the future of urban transportation in South Africa. If you’re tech-savvy, passionate about smart cities, and ready to make your mark, keep reading.
What Is the Intelligent Transport System Internship?
The City of Johannesburg (COJ), under Circular 016/2025, is inviting applications from unemployed youth for an internship in the Intelligent Transport Systems unit of the Transport Department. This programme is designed especially for students who have not yet completed an internship in their field of study.
Interns will be based at the Control Centre in the Old Mutual Building, 75 Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg, where they will contribute directly to the city’s smart transport initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
As an ITS Intern, you’ll gain exposure to:
- Operating the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system
- Analyzing transport data and suggesting system enhancements
- Supporting the planning and implementation of public transport projects
- Preparing reports and monitoring system performance
- Collaborating on technology-driven transport initiatives
This is your chance to work on real-world transport technology that improves the daily lives of Johannesburg residents.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Education:
- National Diploma in one of the following:
- Information Technology / Networking
- Data Analysis
- Public Transport Management Systems
- Automated Fare Collection
Additional Criteria:
- Must be computer literate (MS Office skills are essential)
- Must not have completed an internship in your field of study before
- Applicants must reside within Johannesburg
- People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
- Must comply with the COJ Employment Equity Policy
What You’ll Get
- Monthly stipend: R10,109.86
- Practical, in-demand experience in a high-tech public service environment
- A stepping stone to employment in smart city and urban transport technologies
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 27 June 2025
Apply today via the official City of Johannesburg online recruitment portal.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the City of Johannesburg.
