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:
- 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 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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