Service SETA Graduate Programme 2025
Additional Information
Position Title: Intern: Strategy and Research
Company: Services SETA
Location: JHB North, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: SS-109
Job Type: Contract
Industry: Government Sector
Positions Available: 3
Closing Date: 23 May 2025
Background & Job Description
Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) is seeking to appoint three enthusiastic and dedicated interns to join its Strategy and Insights Department. The Intern: Strategy and Research role is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates aiming to build a career in research, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and public administration.
The intern will provide critical administrative support, ensuring smooth execution of departmental tasks including research coordination, performance verification, data collection, qualifications development, and chamber operations. This internship fosters professional development while contributing to Services SETA’s mission to enhance skills development in the services sector.
Tasks
The intern will be responsible for the following key duties:
- Assist in collecting and analyzing data for various research projects
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant findings
- Compile and present research results in comprehensive reports and presentations
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to exchange insights
- Provide support for verifying performance information across departments
- Help prepare detailed documentation and reports for strategic initiatives
- Maintain and organize internal databases, spreadsheets, and records
- Offer administrative assistance to Qualifications Development projects
- Ensure documentation for Qualifications Development is kept up to date
- Assist with planning and coordination of Chamber Operations meetings and events
- Facilitate communication between Chamber Operations and other stakeholders
- Handle ad-hoc assignments to support overall strategic planning
- Manage scheduling of departmental meetings and calendar events
- Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of tasks
- Respond to enquiries and direct calls to relevant staff
- Provide travel document processing support
- Assist in the development and upkeep of a structured filing system
- Compile departmental meeting minutes and distribute agendas
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with internal processes and deadlines
Qualifications
To qualify for this internship, applicants must meet the following educational requirements:
- A National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent (minimum NQF Level 4)
- A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields:
- Internal Audit
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Social Sciences Research
Experience
This opportunity is targeted at recent graduates with little to no prior work experience. However, familiarity with administrative work, research tasks, or academic projects in the areas of strategy or evaluation will be advantageous. Applicants should possess:
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Capability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Brief Company Contact Details
Organisation: Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA)
Website: www.serviceseta.org.za
Location: JHB North, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference: SS-109
Application Deadline: 23 May 2025
To apply, visit the Services SETA careers portal or contact their HR department via the official website. Ensure your application includes a CV, certified copies of qualifications, and any relevant supporting documents.
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