The University of South Africa (UNISA), in partnership with the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP-SETA), is offering unemployed graduates the chance to apply for its 2025/2027 Internship Programme.
Programme Details
- Duration: 24 months
- Start Date: October 1, 2025
- Stipend: R120,925.00 per year
- Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
- Location: UNISA, Muckleneuk / Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa
Programme Overview
This internship provides unemployed South African graduates with valuable work experience and the opportunity to hone essential workplace skills. Targeted at UNISA graduates with qualifications at NQF Level 6 or higher, the programme supports career development in relevant fields of study.
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizenship
- Completed UNISA qualification at NQF Level 6 or above
- Age 35 or younger
- No prior formal work experience in the field of study
- Must be a UNISA graduate in the relevant discipline
- Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Previous employees of UNISA or other organizations are ineligible
- Applications must include the position reference number and UNISA student number
Available Internship Positions
- Ref: FMS/02/2025 (2 Positions)
- Qualification: Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture
- Location: Muckleneuk / Sunnyside
- Contact: Xoliswa Magqazana (012 429 8280)
- Ref: FMS/01/2025 (1 Position)
- Qualification: BA / BSc in Environmental Management
- Location: Muckleneuk
- Contact: Mulanga Munyaradzi (012 433 9542)
- Ref: LSS/01/2025 (1 Position)
- Qualification: BA Honours in Archives & Records Management
- Location: Muckleneuk
- Contact: Mulanga Munyaradzi (012 433 9542)
- Ref: FMD/01/2025 (2 Positions)
- Qualification: MSc in Environmental Management/Sciences OR BA/BSc in Environmental Management
- Location: Muckleneuk
- Contact: Kagiso Maphoto (012 429 3446)
- Ref: LMM/01/2025 (1 Position)
- Qualification: Bachelor of Information Science / Information Technology
- Location: Muckleneuk
- Contact: Khanyisa Hobololo (012 433 9543)
- Ref: LBA/01/2025 (1 Position)
- Qualification: BA Honours in Archives & Records Management
- Location: Muckleneuk
- Contact: Khanyisa Hobololo (012 433 9543)
Required Competencies
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 and internet usage
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Initiative and ability to work in a team
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong time management and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Commitment, punctuality, and adherence to confidentiality
Required Application Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- One-page motivational letter
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:
- South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Academic record
- UNISA qualification certificate
- Note: Only PDF documents are accepted (no images or password-protected files).
Application Process
This opportunity is exclusive to UNISA students and graduates.
Apply online: UNISA Internship Programme 2025/2027 Application Portal
