The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in partnership with in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training invites unemployed graduates to apply for 145 x Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) Internship Programme 2023.
Internship Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Internship Closing Date: 08 March 2023
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) invites unemployed graduates to apply for jobs under the PYEI Internship Programme 2023.
This comes as part of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) to mitigate the devastating economic challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This opportunity is only available to South African citizens and permanent residents
UKZN is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representativity within the Institution.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The University of KwaZulu-Natal, in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training, seeks to provide 145 unemployed UKZN graduates employment and on the job training.
Young talented individuals between the ages of 18 and 35, currently unemployed, not studying full time, nor receiving any form of a government grant (including NSFAS), young persons living with disability and women, you are eligible and encouraged to apply. In addition, you must have
- Completed your qualification (Diploma, undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree) and provide proof of same.
- An excellent ability to work with people and within groups;
- Good communication skills, be a good listener; and
- An interest in serving the university community.
All successful candidates will be placed on graduate Internships for six months, from 1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023, for the following available opportunities:
| REF NO. | NO. OF INTERNS | POSITION/S NAME | MIN REQUIREMENT |
| CR03/2023 | 2 | PR Intern | Bachelor Degree: Media and Cultural Studies |
| CR04/2023 | 1 | Graphic Design Intern | Bachelor Degree: majoring in Digital Arts /Visual Arts |
| CR05/2023 | 1 | Web Management Intern | Bachelor Degree or Diploma: Information Systems or Computer Science |
| SAA01/2023 | 4 | Admin Intern | Bachelor Degree: Administration |
| OHS02/2023 | 2 | OHS Intern | Bachelor Degree: Administration |
| F01/2023 | 6 | Finance Intern | Bachelor Degree Commerce: Accounting; |
| F02/2023 | 2 | Procurement Intern | Bachelor Degree: Supply Chain management |
| SS01/2023 | 8 | Assistant Sports Officer | Bachelor Degree or Diploma with B. Tech or Advanced Diploma: Sports Administration or a related field |
| SS02/2023 | 2 | Assistant Administrator | Bachelor Degree: Business Administration |
| SS03/2023 | 2 | Assistant Administrator | Bachelor Degree: Business Administration |
| RO03/2023 | 4 | Library Officer | Library Qualification, Diploma/Degree |
| RO04/2023 | 1 | Digitisation assistant | Library Qualification, Diploma/Degree |
| RO05/2023 | 1 | Commercialisation | Masters (Science/Engineering) |
| RO06/2023 | 1 | Student Entrepreneurship | Diploma or BSc in Entrepreneurship and Business Management or related field |
| RO07/2023 | 4 | Assistant Officer | Relevant Bachelor’s degree |
| RO08/2023 | 2 | Accounting Officer | National Diploma/Degree in Accounting |
| RO09/2023 | 1 | Administrative Officer | Bachelor’s degree in public relations/Marketing |
| HR01/2023 | 2 | Human Resources Site Administrator Intern | Relevant commerce Diploma/Degree |
| HR02/2023 | 1 | HR Information Systems Intern | Relevant commerce Diploma/Degree |
| IPG 01/2023 | 2 | Shared Services intern | Diploma (Min): Commerce, Finance, Procurement, Business Management |
| IPG 02/2023 | 2 | Academic Computing Intern | Diploma (Min): Information Systems, IT |
How to apply
To apply for the Internship opportunity, applicants must send a comprehensive CV by email to: recruitment-nh@ukzn.ac.za
Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Should you receive notice that you have been selected for shortlisting, you will be required to prepare the following documents:
- Supply 3 References/testimonials
- Confirm you have a residence in KZN if applying from another region;
- Certified qualifications such as Matric and university qualification or confirmation of completion.
- Certified copy of South African identity document (this opportunity is only available to South African Citizens and permanent residents)
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 8 MARCH 2023.
