City of Joburg (CoJ) Climate Change Adaptation Internships

City of Joburg (CoJ) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Climate Change Adaptation Internship Programme 2025.

Internship Application Closing Date: 27 February 2025

Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), through its Environmental and Infrastructure Service Department (EISD), is offering exciting Internship opportunities for a period not exceeding 18 months. If you are a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in climate change adaptation, this is your chance!

Internship Details

  • Department: Environmental and Infrastructure Service Department (EISD)
  • Branch: Air Quality and Climate Change
  • Designation: Internship: Climate Change Adaptation
  • Location: Traduna House, 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
  • Remuneration: R9 960.45 per month (Basic Salary, no benefits)

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
  • Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Energy Studies, or a related field (NQF Level 7)
  • Must be a resident of the City of Johannesburg

Primary Function

The intern will facilitate and coordinate climate change initiatives within the city. This includes developing policies, strategies, and plans to ensure that climate change adaptation measures are implemented effectively within Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas

As an intern, your responsibilities will include:

  • Administration and record-keeping
  • Providing support in developing the city’s Climate Action Tracking tools
  • Compiling reports summarizing findings and recommendations from site visits

Skills & Competencies Required

Leading Competencies:

  • Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Good communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Coordination and report writing skills

Core Competencies:

  • Basic knowledge of Climate Change Science
  • Understanding of the Climate Change Act
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team
  • Strong ethics, integrity, and attention to detail
  • Commitment to customer and service delivery management (Batho Pele principles)

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online using the following link: Apply Here

Alternatively, visit the City of Johannesburg’s official website at www.joburg.org.za to submit your application.

Important Information

  • Closing Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
  • Only online applications will be accepted.
  • If you do not receive any feedback within six (6) weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • By applying, you consent to your personal information being used for the recruitment and selection process.

Enquiries

For any queries, please contact:

  • Contact Person: Revonal Mckenzie
  • Tel No: (011) 082 7999

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to kickstart your career in climate change adaptation! Apply today and become part of Johannesburg’s efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable development.

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