Internship: Governance, Risk Management & Compliance at City of Johannesburg

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus a Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in one of the following fields: Internal Audit / Auditing; Risk Management; Accounting / Financial Accounting; Financial Management; Public Administration / Public Management with a demonstrated focus on governance, audit, or risk-related subjects.
• Applicants must submit an academic transcript reflecting completed courses. Only candidates whose academic records demonstrate exposure to governance, risk management, audit, or compliance-related subjects will be considered.
• No previous experience required.
• Prior learning through academic projects or case studies.
• Additional Note: This internship programme is intended for recent graduates seeking practical workplace experience in governance, risk management, and compliance functions.
• Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:

• To provide administrative and analytical support to the Business Management Support Directorate in the areas of governance, risk management, compliance monitoring, audit coordination, and performance reporting. The internship aims to expose the incumbent to municipal governance frameworks, risk management systems, audit processes, and compliance reporting requirements, while strengthening analytical, coordination, and documentation skills in a governance and compliance environment. The role contributes to maintaining accurate governance records, audit-ready documentation, and effective compliance monitoring, in line with Batho Pele Principles and the City's accountability standards.

Key Learning Areas:

• Assist the Directorate with coordination of governance, risk and compliance documentation,
• Assist with the collation and verification of performance evidence,
• Provide general office and meeting support,
• Contribute to governance, risk and compliance communication and awareness activities,
• Support audit preparation and information management.