Unisa Internship Opportunities 2026

Unisa Internship Opportunities 2026

CALL FOR UNISA INTERNSHIPS
APPLICATIONS ARE HEREBY INVITED FROM THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

• UNISA invites unemployed South African citizens to apply for the 12-month Internship
  programme. These citizens should have completed a UNISA qualification, which is
  equivalent to NQF level 6 and above.
• Age restriction: not older than 35 years.
• Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Applicants should have no experience.
• Applicants who were previously appointed at UNISA or any other organization will not be
  considered.
• The position reference and your UNISA student number must be accurately indicated on the
  portal.
• Applications for multiple positions must be submitted individually.
• Applicants must be UNISA graduates in the required field(s) of study.
  

The University values diversity, inclusion, universal access and welcomes applicants from all
backgrounds. For this Internship Programme, preference will be given to persons living with
disabilities, and appointments will be made in line with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan.

Department	Vacancy	Closing date
Various Departments	Internship	06 February 2026
Various Departments	Internship	06 February 2026
Various Departments	Internship	06 February 2026
Various Departments	Internship	06 February 2026
Various Departments	Internship	06 February 2026
Various Departments	Internship	09 February 2026

Competencies:

• Computer literacy in respect of office packages (Microsoft Office 365) and internet
• Good interpersonal relations; communication skills and telephone etiquette
• Ability to take initiative, work in a team under constant supervision
• The ability to prioritize, pay attention to details and go the extra mile
• Sense of commitment, responsibility, and punctuality
• Ability to work under pressure, and under strict deadlines
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Problem solving skills
• Time management
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
  

Duration : 12-month Internship Agreement
Assumption of duty : 01 March 2026
Stipend : R127 576.00 PA
Closing date : 06 February 2026
Enquiries : HR contact person aligned to the position
The link will only allow access to Unisa Students and graduates. To apply please click the following:

Application form for Internships program 2026

You are required to attach the following documents on the applications process.

• Curriculum Vitae
• One-page motivational letter – why you should be considered for this internship.
• Certified copies (Not more than 6 months old) of South African ID, Matric Certificate, Academic
  Record and Unisa Completed Qualification.
  NB: Only PDF format documents are accepted (No pictures and password-protected documents).

CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES ONLY AND THEY ARE ALSO
EXPECTED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES ON THE INTERVIEW DATES DETERMINED BY THE UNIVERSITY.

NB: RELOCATION WILL BE AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE
NB: BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

All applications should be submitted before 23:59PM on the closing date.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please
accept that your application was not successful.