Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) Graduate Programme 2025

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for its Graduate Program. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in various fields.

Closing date: 09 March 2025
Internship Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 12 Months

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Have completed a 3- or 4-year Diploma/Degree in one of the specified fields.
• Be unemployed and seeking workplace experience.
• Be willing to undergo an assessment/interview.
• Be eager to provide excellent service in their assigned unit.

TVET Graduates (N5-N6) completing a Diploma are also encouraged to apply.

Available Fields

JDA is offering internships in the following areas:

• Supply Chain Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology (IT)
• Internal Audit
• Financial Accounting (Accounting Science)
• Construction Management
• Architecture
• Facilities Management (Advanced Certificate required)
• Quantity Surveying (Advanced Diploma required)
• Business Administration
• Community Development/Science
• Computer Science
• Law (LLB)
• Graphic Design / Multimedia Arts
• Marketing / Communications
• Film / Broadcasting / Media Arts
• Copywriting / Creative Writing

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Self-motivated and professional.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work long hours when required.
• Ability to travel within assigned regions.
• Resilience to function under pressure and handle challenges.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• Certified Copies of Certificates.
• Statement of Results.
• Certified Copy of South African ID.
• Updated CV with Contact Details.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 30-90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.