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University of South Africa (Unisa) Internship Programme 2025

University of South Africa (Unisa) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2025.
Externship Application Ending Date: 31 January 2025
Externship placement South Africa
Unisa Internships opportunities are in the following fields:
1. Quality Assurance and Enhancement: Sustainability, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Campus: Muckleneuk/Florida
- Qualification: Internal Audit or Accounting Sciences
- Vacancies: 1
2. Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability
- Campus: Florida
- Qualification: Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering or BSc in Chemistry
- Vacancies: 2
3. Regional Services (Western Cape) – Finance
- Campus: Cape Town
- Qualification: BCom in Financial Management or BCom Accounting
- Vacancies: 1
4. Regional Services (Western Cape) – Corporate Communication and Marketing
- Campus: Cape Town
- Qualification: Diploma in Public Relations or Marketing Management
- Vacancies: 1
5. Regional Services (Western Cape) – Library
- Campus: Cape Town
- Qualification: Bachelor of Information Science or Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science
- Vacancies: 2
6. Regional Services (Western Cape) – Human Resources
- Campus: Cape Town
- Qualification: BCom in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology
- Vacancies: 2
7. CAES Laboratories
- Campus: Florida
- Qualification: BSc Honours in Life Sciences
- Vacancies: 2
8. Institute for Social and Health Sciences
- Campus: Lenasia
- Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration or BCom in Financial Management
- Vacancies: 1
9. Library and Information Services: Library Procurements
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: Bachelor of Information Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Information Science
- Vacancies: 2
10. University Estate: Facilities Management
- Campus: Florida
- Qualifications: Diploma in Civil Engineering (x3), Electrical Engineering (x2), Mechanical Engineering (x5)
- Vacancies: 10
11. Facilities Management: Maintenance
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Building
- Vacancies: 2
12. ICT: Governance
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: ND/Degree in Information Technology or relevant IT Qualification
- Vacancies: 2
13. ICT: Risk and Compliance
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: ND/Degree in Risk Management, Information Technology, or Auditing
- Vacancies: 4
14. ICT: Project Management and Business Analysis
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: ND/Degree in Information Technology or relevant IT and Project Management Qualification
- Vacancies: 4
15. ICT: Budget, Procurement, and Contract Management
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: ND/Degree in Public Procurement Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management or any relevant Qualification
- Vacancies: 5
16. ICT: Asset Management
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: ND/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or any relevant Qualification
- Vacancies: 5
17. Regional Services: Gauteng
- Campus: Various Gauteng regions
- Qualification: Honours in Psychology
- Vacancies: 7
18. ICT: Service Delivery Management
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: ND in Information Technology or related Degree (NQF L6)
- Vacancies: 5
19. Finance: Division Student Funding
- Campus: Sunnyside
- Qualification: Qualification in Accounting or any related Degree
- Vacancies: 3
20. Supply Chain Management
- Campus: Muckleneuk
- Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Logistics/Procurement/Finance (NQF 6)
- Vacancies: 6
21. Student Administration and Systems Integration: Northeastern Region
- Campus: Polokwane, Middelburg, Giyani, Nelspruit
- Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Administrative Management/Public Administration/Office Management
- Vacancies: 9
22. Student Administration and Systems Integration: Northeastern Region
- Campus: Polokwane, Nelspruit
- Qualification: BA in Communication Science/Public Relations, Diploma/BCom in Marketing
- Vacancies: 3
23. Finance Operations
- Campus: Polokwane
- Qualification: Degree or Diploma in HRM
- Vacancies: 1
24. Finance Operations
- Campus: Polokwane
- Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Financial Accounting
- Vacancies: 2
25. Library Unit
- Campus: Durban
- Qualification: Honours Degree or Degree/Diploma in Information Science/Library Science
- Vacancies: 3
26. Maintenance
- Campus: Durban
- Qualification: Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Vacancies: 1
27. Student Admissions and Financial Aid (SAFA)
- Campus: Durban
- Qualification: Degree/Diploma in the College of Management Sciences
- Vacancies: 5
28. Directorate Counselling and Career Development
- Campus: Durban
- Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Business Management/Administration/Public Administration/Office Management and Technology
- Vacancies: 1
29. Facilities of Learning
- Campus: Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay
- Qualification: Diploma in Administration/Management/BA in Administration
- Vacancies: 4
30. Directorate Counselling and Career Development
- Campus: Durban, Pietermaritzburg
- Qualification: BA Hons (Psychology)
- Vacancies: 4
31. Registrar
- Campus: Pietermaritzburg
- Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Office Management/Public Administration
- Vacancies: 1
32. Finance Operations
- Campus: Durban
- Qualification: Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting
- Vacancies: 1
33. Communication & Marketing
- Campus: Durban
- Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Communication/Marketing/Event Management/Public Relations
- Vacancies: 2
Eligibility Criteria:
- Unemployed South African citizens who have completed a UNISA qualification equivalent to NQF level 6 or above.
- No formal work experience in the field of application.
- Applicants who were previously appointed at UNISA or any other organization are not eligible.
- You must provide both the position reference and your UNISA student number on the application portal.
- Age requirement: Applicants must be 35 years or younger.
- Applications for multiple positions must be submitted individually.
Competencies Sought:
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office 365 and internet usage).
- Good interpersonal relations, communication skills, and telephone etiquette.
- Ability to take initiative, work well in a team under supervision, and prioritize tasks.
- Attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile.
- Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and commitment.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, problem-solving skills, and time management.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Internship Details:
- Duration: 12 months.
- Stipend: R120 925.00 per year.
- Assumption of duty: 01 March 2025.
- Closing date for applications: 31 January 2025, by 16h00.
Required Documents for Application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- One-page motivational letter: Explain why you should be considered for the internship.
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of the following:
- South African ID.
- Matric certificate.
- Academic record.
- Completed UNISA qualification.
Note: All documents should be in PDF format (no pictures or password-protected documents).
Important Notes:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and you will need to avail yourself for interviews as determined by the employer.
- Relocation for the position will be at your own expense.
- Background checks will be conducted for all successful candidates.
How to Apply:
- Click on the following link to access the application portal:
UNISA Internships Application Portal - Complete the application and attach all required documents in PDF format.
Make sure to submit your application before 16:00 on the ending date, 31 January 2025.
Let me know if you need help with crafting your motivational letter or tailoring your CV for this internship!