UNISA Internship Program 2025 for Graduates
Additional Information
Are you a recent UNISA graduate seeking your first professional experience? UNISA (University of South Africa) is calling for applications for its 2025 Internship Programme. This structured, paid internship provides young graduates the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a variety of departments and specializations.
The internship is ideal for unemployed South African citizens who hold a UNISA qualification at NQF level 6 or above and are not currently engaged in formal employment or previously employed in internship roles.
Background & Job Description
UNISA’s Internship Programme 2025 is tailored to support graduates in bridging the gap between academic training and real-world professional environments. Interns will be placed across different UNISA departments in the Gauteng Region, including Student Administration, Counselling, and Technology Enhanced Services. The programme runs for a duration of 12 months, offering hands-on training and exposure aligned with the graduate’s field of study.
Start Date: 01 July 2025
Stipend: R120,925.00 per annum
Closing Date: 06 June 2025
Location: Gauteng Region (Johannesburg, Vaal, Ekurhuleni, Florida, Sunnyside)
Tasks
Selected interns will undertake the following tasks, depending on their placement area:
- Assist with administrative support functions.
- Maintain and manage student or departmental records.
- Engage with clients and students through communication platforms.
- Support technology-driven education services (Technology Enhanced Services interns).
- Provide basic psychological support services (Psychology interns).
- Assist finance and business teams with data entry, reporting, and documentation (Finance interns).
- Operate office management systems and uphold internal workflow processes.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this internship programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Age requirement: Not older than 35 years.
- Must be a UNISA graduate with an NQF Level 6 qualification or higher.
- Applicants must not have prior formal work experience in the field of application.
- Candidates previously appointed at UNISA or any other organization are not eligible.
- Applications for multiple positions must be submitted individually.
- Ensure the position reference number and UNISA student number are correctly indicated when applying.
Available Positions and Qualifications Required:
- GPV/03/2025 – Student Administration (Gauteng Region: Vaal x2, Johannesburg x1)
➤ Diploma or Degree in Finance, Business Management, or Office Administration
➤ Number of positions: 3 - GPR/02/2025 – Counselling (Gauteng Region: Vaal x1, Sunnyside x1)
➤ Honours Degree in Psychology
➤ Number of positions: 2 - GPT/08/2025 – Technology Enhanced Services (Jhb x2, Vaal x1, Ekurhuleni x1, Sunnyside x2, Florida x2)
➤ Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computing, or Informatics
➤ Number of positions: 8
Experience
No prior work experience is required for this internship. The programme is designed specifically for first-time work seekers who have recently completed their UNISA qualification.
However, candidates must demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and general computer literacy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Good interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.
- Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
- Teamwork ability while maintaining independence in task execution.
Brief Company Contact Details
Contact persons for each post:
- Student Administration (Ref: GPV/03/2025)
Contact: Ms Mmakosha Mothupi
Phone: 012 429 2388 - Counselling & Psychology (Ref: GPR/02/2025)
Contact: Mr Bahula Sekitle
Phone: 012 429 3673 - Technology Enhanced Services (Ref: GPT/08/2025)
Contact: Mr Bahula Sekitle
Phone: 012 429 3673
