The UNISA Graduate Internship Programme is designed to provide unemployed graduates with valuable work experience in their field of study. Interns will gain hands-on experience, develop industry-relevant skills, and receive mentorship while working in different colleges, departments, and directorates within UNISA.
Internships are available in various departments, each with specific qualification requirements:
Finance: Revenue & Treasury Management (Florida, Sunnyside)
Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field
ICT: Multimedia Centre (Muckleneuk, Pretoria)
Diploma/Degree in Communications/Media Studies or related field
Finance: Expenditure Management (Muckleneuk, Pretoria)
Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting
College of Science Engineering & Technology (Florida Campus)
Advanced Diploma in:
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- Honours in Mechanical/Electronic Engineering
Library & Information Services (Muckleneuk, Pretoria)
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Archive & Records Management
- Information Science
- Marketing Management
- Communication Science
Regional Services (Western Cape) (Cape Town)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology
Leadership & Transformation (Muckleneuk, Pretoria)
Degree in:
- HR Management
- LLB
- Social Sciences
- Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- Supply Chain Management
Research, Innovation & Commercialization (Muckleneuk, Pretoria)
Degree/Honours in:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
Gauteng Region (Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Sunnyside)
National Diploma/Degree in:
- Library & Information Science
- Public Relations
- Communication Science
- Finance
- Business Management
- Office Administration
Facilities Management (Muckleneuk, Pretoria)
Diploma in:
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Business Administration
UNISA PRESS & School of Business Leadership (Muckleneuk, Pretoria)
Diploma/Degree in:
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Communication/Media
- Information Science
- Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office 365 & internet skills
- Strong Communication: Verbal & written proficiency in English
- Teamwork & Initiative: Ability to work independently and under supervision
- Problem-Solving & Time Management: Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Interpersonal Skills & Confidentiality: Professional attitude and ethics
Follow these steps to apply:
Prepare Your Application Documents
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of your ID and qualifications
- Reference number of the internship position you are applying for
Complete the Application Form
- Download and fill out the UNISA Internship Application Form (if applicable).
Submit Your Application
- Email your application to [insert official UNISA email or application portal link]
- Use the correct Reference Number in the subject line of your email.
Application Deadline
- Submit your application before deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Important Notes:
- Only South African citizens between 18-35 years old may apply.
- Applicants must be unemployed and have never participated in an internship before.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
