APPLY FOR Unisa Graduate Internships

University of South Africa (Unisa) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2025.

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:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. One-page motivational letter: Explain why you should be considered for the internship.
3. 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:

1. Click on the following link to access the application portal:
   UNISA Internship Application Portal
2. Complete the application and attach all required documents in PDF format.

Make sure to submit your application before 16:00 on the closing date, 31 January 2025.

Let me know if you need help with crafting your motivational letter or tailoring your CV for this internship!