The University of South Africa (UNISA) is inviting applications for its 2025 Internship Programme. This opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African citizens who have completed a UNISA qualification equivalent to NQF level 6 or above and have no formal work experience in their field of application.
Application Closing Date: 14 February 2025
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be a UNISA graduate with a qualification equivalent to NQF level 6 or above.
- Should have no formal work experience in the field of application.
- Applicants previously appointed at UNISA or any other organization are not eligible to apply.
- Must be under the age of 35.
- Applicants must submit separate applications for multiple positions.
- The position reference number and UNISA student number must be accurately indicated on the portal.
Available Internship Positions:
| Reference Number | Position | Location | Minimum Qualification | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSP/02/2025 | Finance: Salary Administration (Payroll) | Muckleneuk (Pretoria) | Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field | 2 |
| SBL/01/2025 | ICT: SBL | Midrand SBL | Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or related field | 1 |
| FFM/04/2025 | Facilities Management: Maintenance | Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | 4 |
| IAC/01/2025 | Department of Institutional Advancement: Web Development | Muckleneuk | Degree in ICT with Web Front-End Development, HTML & CSS | 1 |
| DIA/01/2025 | Communication, Marketing, and Events | Muckleneuk | Bachelor’s degree with English as a major subject | 1 |
| ECR/02/2025 | Marketing and Communication | East London | National Diploma in Public Relations, BA Communication Science, or Marketing | 2 |
| ELR/01/2025 | Administration/Office Management | East London | Diploma in Administration or Office Management | 1 |
| ECR/06/2025 | Psychology/Industrial Psychology | Mthatha (2), East London (2), Gqeberha (2) | Completed Degree & Honours or currently registered for Honours at UNISA | 6 |
| QAE/02/2025 | Institutional Quality Assurance & Enhancement | Muckleneuk | National Diploma or Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Accounting, Finance, Administration, or Training & Development | 2 |
| GPR/08/2025 | Gauteng Regional Services: Technology Enhanced Learning | Jhb (2), Vaal (1), Ekurhuleni (1), Sunnyside (2), Florida (2) | Diploma/Degree in IT, Bachelor of Science in Computing, or Informatics | 8 |
Competencies Required:
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office 365)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Ability to work in a team under supervision
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Fluency in English (written and verbal)
- High level of confidentiality
- Time management skills
- Ability to multitask
Internship Details:
- Duration: 12 Months
- Start Date: 01 March 2025
- Stipend: R120,925.00 per annum
- Closing Date: 14 February 2025 (Applications must be submitted before 16h00)
How to apply
Interested applicants must apply via the following link: UNISA Application Portal. Only UNISA students and graduates can access the link.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- One-page motivational letter (explaining why you should be considered for the internship)
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:
- South African ID
- Matric Certificate
- Academic Record
- UNISA Completed Qualification
NB: Only PDF format documents are accepted. No pictures or password-protected documents will be considered.
Additional Information:
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must be available for interviews as scheduled by the employer.
- Background checks will be conducted for all successful candidates.
- Candidates must arrange their own relocation if necessary.
- UNISA encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
- Appointments will be made in accordance with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For more information, contact the relevant person listed for each position.
Apply today and kick-start your career with UNISA’s Internship Programme 2025!
