The City of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Marketing and Events Graphic Design Internship. The closing date for applications is 27 November 2025.
If you love making cool graphics, logos, social media posts, and telling stories with pictures, this internship could be the perfect start to your design career. It runs from 2025 to 2027 and gives you hands‑on experience in a real city office.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Program | Marketing and Events Graphic Design Internship |
| Duration | 2025 – 2027 |
| Stipend | R10 109.86 per month (no extra perks) |
| Location | 61 Jorrisen Street, Thuso House |
| Who can apply | Residents of the City of Johannesburg only |
| Application deadline | 27 November 2025 |
| How to apply | Apply online here |
About the City of Johannesburg
Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city and a hot spot for business, art, and tech. The city’s Communications and Stakeholder Management Unit works to keep people informed, get community feedback, and build a stronger city. This internship is part of the city’s effort to help young creatives shape Johannesburg’s look and feel.
What You’ll Do
You’ll join the Strategic Communications team and help make the city’s brand shine. Your daily tasks might include:
- Designing graphics for print and online projects
- Creating eye‑catching social media images
- Building a consistent visual identity for city materials
- Making infographics, short animations, and other multimedia pieces
- Sketching and drafting ideas for new campaigns
- Collaborating with finance, accounting, and other city departments
What You’ll Learn
During the internship you’ll pick up real‑world skills like:
- Developing fresh design ideas that work for a big city
- Running digital communication channels and measuring their success
- Researching the latest design tools and trends
- Turning concepts into professional print or digital products
- Working with real stakeholders to get projects done
Who We’re Looking For
If you have the right background and skills, you’re a good fit. We need:
- A finished Grade 12 or a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Arts, Marketing, Web Design, or a similar creative field
- Good command of design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and optionally Toon Boom
- Strong attention to detail and good organisation
- Able to communicate clearly, solve problems, and work with a team
- Comfortable writing short content and presenting ideas
You must be a Johannesburg resident to apply.
How to Apply
Click the link below, fill out the online form, and submit your portfolio or any work samples you want the team to see.
Apply Here:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1GDjMi7udQrG6CzvOVpemlQew554
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
A young person who has a Level 6 diploma in graphic design or a related subject and lives in Johannesburg.Do I need previous work?
No, you don’t need formal work experience, but you must be able to show good design skills and know how to use the main software tools.Is there a stipend?
Yes, you will earn R10 109.86 a month.Is this only for creative people?
Yes, this role is meant for those who want to work in graphic design, digital communication, visual arts, or similar areas.Can people outside Johannesburg apply?
No, the internship is only open to residents of the City of Johannesburg.
Contact:
Thabiso Nkosi – (011) 021 5802
Note
The City of Johannesburg is the hiring organisation. This post only shares information that is publicly available. For any questions, contact the city directly. All details are correct at the time of posting.
