Unisa invites unemployed graduates who meet all the necessary criteria to apply for their Internships programme 2025
Internship Duration
- Contract Length: 12 Months
- Start Date / Assumption of Duty: 01 July 2025
Internship Stipend
- Annual Stipend: R120,925.00 per annum
Are looking to kickstart your career after graduation? The University of South Africa (UNISA) is offering Internships for 2025, designed to equip young graduates with essential workplace skills. As Africa’s largest open distance learning institution, UNISA continues its commitment to graduate development by providing structured internship programmes across multiple departments.
Why Apply for the UNISA Internship Programme 2025?
The UNISA Internship Programme is ideal for South African graduates who have completed a UNISA qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher) but lack formal work experience. Interns are placed in various departments to gain hands-on experience, enhance professional skills, and improve employability.
Internship fields include:
- Administration
- Information Technology (IT)
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Legal Services
- Marketing & Communications
- Research Support
Internship Duration: 12 to 24 months, depending on project requirements and departmental needs.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2025 UNISA Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be an unemployed South African citizen
- Have completed a UNISA qualification (NQF Level 6 or above)
- Have no previous formal work experience in the field of application
- Must not have been previously appointed in an internship at UNISA or any other organization
- Must include UNISA student number and correct position reference number on the application portal
- Submit separate applications for each position applied for
- Be 35 years old or younger
- Must be a UNISA graduate only
What You’ll Gain from the UNISA Internship
Interns selected for the programme will receive:
- A monthly stipend, aligned with institutional and government guidelines
- Real-world work experience within a reputable university environment
- Mentorship and supervision by experienced professionals
- A solid foundation for future employment or postgraduate study
- Networking opportunities within UNISA and broader academic/industry networks
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Key Skills & Competencies Required
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Computer literacy (MS Office 365, internet proficiency)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Telephone etiquette and customer service abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism
- Capacity to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the Unisa Internships programme 2025