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University South Africa (UNISA): Graduate Internships 2025 / 2026

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University South Africa (UNISA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate Internships / Internship Programme for 2025 / 2026.

Location: South Africa

Job Type: Graduate Internship

Closing Date: 31 January 2025 at 16:00

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Unemployed South African citizens who have completed a UNISA qualification equivalent to NQF level 6 or above.
  • With no formal work experience in the field of application.
  • Applicants who were previously appointed at UNISA or any other organisation 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.
  • Applicants must be only UNISA Graduates.

The following UNISA Internships opportunities are for applications in there following Departments:


Quality Assurance and Enhancement: Sustainability, Monitoring and Evaluation

Campus: Muckleneuk/Florida

Qualification:

  • Internal Audit or Accounting Sciences

Vacancies: 1


Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability

Campus: Florida

Qualification:

  • Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering or BSc in Chemistry

Vacancies: 2


Regional Services (Western Cape) – Finance

Campus: Cape Town

Qualification:

  • BCom in Financial Management or BCom Accounting

Vacancies: 1


Regional Services (Western Cape) – Corporate Communication and Marketing

Campus: Cape Town

Qualification:

  • Diploma in Public Relations or Marketing Management

Vacancies: 1


Regional Services (Western Cape) – Library

Campus: Cape Town

Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Information Science or Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science

Vacancies: 2


Regional Services (Western Cape) – Human Resources

Campus: Cape Town

Qualification:

  • BCom in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology

Vacancies: 2


CAES Laboratories

Campus: Florida

Qualification:

  • BSc Honours in Life Sciences

Vacancies: 2


Institute for Social and Health Sciences

Campus: Lenasia

Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration or BCom in Financial Management

Vacancies: 1


Library and Information Services: Library Procurements

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification:

  • Bachelor of Information Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Information Science

Vacancies: 2


University Estate: Facilities Management

Campus: Florida

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering (x3), Electrical Engineering (x2), Mechanical Engineering (x5)

Vacancies: 10


Facilities Management: Maintenance

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification:

  • Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Building

Vacancies: 2


ICT: Governance

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification: ND/Degree in Information Technology or relevant IT Qualification

Vacancies: 2


ICT: Risk and Compliance

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification:

  • ND/Degree in Risk Management, Information Technology, or Auditing

Vacancies: 4


ICT: Project Management and Business Analysis

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification:

  • ND/Degree in Information Technology or relevant IT and Project Management Qualification

Vacancies: 4


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


ICT: Asset Management

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification:

  • ND/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or any relevant Qualification

Vacancies: 5


Regional Services: Gauteng

Campus: Various Gauteng regions

Qualification:

  • Honours in Psychology

Vacancies: 7


ICT: Service Delivery Management

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification:

  • ND in Information Technology or related Degree (NQF L6)

Vacancies: 5


Finance: Division Student Funding

Campus: Sunnyside

Qualification:

  • Qualification in Accounting or any related Degree

Vacancies: 3


Supply Chain Management

Campus: Muckleneuk

Qualification:

  • Diploma/Degree in Logistics/Procurement/Finance (NQF 6)

Vacancies: 6


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


Student Administration and Systems Integration: Northeastern Region

Campus: Polokwane, Nelspruit

Qualification:

  • BA in Communication Science/Public Relations, Diploma/BCom in Marketing

Vacancies: 3


Finance Operations

Campus: Polokwane

Qualification:

  • Degree or Diploma in HRM

Vacancies: 1


Finance Operations

Campus: Polokwane

Qualification:

  • Degree or Diploma in Financial Accounting

Vacancies: 2


Library Unit

Campus: Durban

Qualification:

  • Honours Degree or Degree/Diploma in Information Science/Library Science

Vacancies: 3


Maintenance

Campus: Durban

Qualification:

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Vacancies: 1


Student Admissions and Financial Aid (SAFA)

Campus: Durban

Qualification: Degree/Diploma in the College of Management Sciences

Vacancies: 5


Directorate Counselling and Career Development

Campus: Durban

Qualification:

  • Degree or Diploma in Business Management/Administration/Public Administration/Office Management and Technology

Vacancies: 1


Facilities of Learning

Campus: Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay

Qualification:

  • Diploma in Administration/Management/BA in Administration

Vacancies: 4


Directorate Counselling and Career Development

Campus: Durban, Pietermaritzburg

Qualification:

  • BA Hons (Psychology)

Vacancies: 4


Registrar

Campus: Pietermaritzburg

Qualification:

  • Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Office Management/Public Administration

Vacancies: 1


Finance Operations

Campus: Durban

Qualification:

  • Degree/National Diploma in Finance/Accounting

Vacancies: 1


Communication & Marketing

Campus: Durban

Qualification:

  • Diploma/Degree in Communication/Marketing/Event Management/Public Relations

Vacancies: 2


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 prioritise 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 for University South Africa (UNISA): Graduate Internships 2025 / 2026

Click here to apply online for UNISA Internship Programme

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.

Click here to go access the UNISA Internship Programme advert online

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