January 27, 2026 Phindile Maseko Vacancies 0

UNISA Internship Programme 2026

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is inviting applications for its 12‑month Internship Programme 2026. The programme offers unemployed South African graduates a paid opportunity to gain workplace experience in a variety of fields. The stipend is R127,576 per annum.

Eligibility Criteria

  • South African citizen.
  • UNISA graduate with a qualification equivalent to NQF level 6 or higher.
  • Not older than 35 years.
  • No formal work experience in the field of application.
  • Previous appointees of UNISA or any other organisation may not apply.
  • Students and graduates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Application Requirements

  • Include the position reference number and your UNISA student number in the application.
  • Submit separate applications for each position.
  • Preference will be given to persons living with disabilities in line with UNISA’s Employment Equity Plan.

Available Internship Positions

1. Quality Assurance and Enhancement: Sustainability, Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Position Ref: QAE1/P/01
  • Contact: Xoliswa Magqazana – 012 429 8280
  • Location: Pretoria Muckleneuk, Florida, Johannesburg
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma/BCom in Internal Auditing, Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science, Bachelor of Accounting Science
  • Number of Positions: 2

2. Facilities Management – Maintenance (Mechanical/Electrical)

  • Position Ref: FMM1/P/04
  • Contact: Xoliswa Magqazana – 012 429 8280
  • Location: Pretoria (Muckleneuk)
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
  • Number of Positions: 4

3. Facilities Management – Maintenance (Mechanical/Electrical)

  • Position Ref: FMM2/P/04
  • Contact: Xoliswa Magqazana – 012 429 8280
  • Location: Pretoria (Muckleneuk)
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
  • Number of Positions: 4

4. Facilities Management – Maintenance (Civil/Building)

  • Position Ref: FMM3/P/02
  • Contact: Xoliswa Magqazana – 012 429 8280
  • Location: Pretoria (Muckleneuk)
  • Minimum Qualification: Degree/National Diploma in Civil/Building
  • Number of Positions: 2

5. Facilities Management – Support Services: Waste Management and Recycling

  • Position Ref: FMSS/P/02
  • Contact: Xoliswa Magqazana – 012 429 8280
  • Location: Pretoria (Muckleneuk)
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor of Environmental Science and Environmental Management
  • Number of Positions: 2

6. Facilities Management – Project Management

  • Position Ref: FMPM/P/13
  • Contact: Xoliswa Magqazana – 012 429 8280
  • Location: Pretoria (Muckleneuk)
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Management
  • Number of Positions: 9

7. Deputy Registrar: Student Administration and Registration

  • Position Ref: REF/ECR/DSAR/NM
  • Contact: Nthabiseng Mpako – 012 429 2588
  • Location: Eastern Cape Region (East London, Gqeberha, Mthatha)
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Accounting Sciences
  • Number of Positions: 3

8. Deputy Registrar: Student Administration and System Integration

  • Position Ref: REF/ECR/DSAR-1/NM
  • Contact: Nthabiseng Mpako – 012 429 2588
  • Location: Eastern Cape Region (East London, Gqeberha, Mthatha)
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Administrative Management and Office Management, Public Administration
  • Number of Positions: 6

9. Laboratory and Horticulture Centre with greenhouse and herbarium

  • Position Ref: REF/CAES/LHC/DM
  • Contact: Delphia Molisalife – 012 429 4983
  • Location: CAES Florida Campus
  • Minimum Qualification: Undergraduate in Agriculture and Horticulture
  • Number of Positions: 10

10. Student Development Division

  • Position Ref: REF/DEANS/SDD/BM
  • Contact: Branigan Madiehe – 012 429 2715
  • Location: Office of Dean of Students, Florida Campus
  • Minimum Qualification: Degree in Psychology or Social Work
  • Number of Positions: 1

11. Student Administration and System Integration (Counselling and Career Development)

  • Position Ref: REF/ECR/SASI/BM
  • Contact: Branigan Madiehe – 012 429 2715
  • Location: Eastern Cape Region, East London
  • Minimum Qualification: Any Degree/Diploma qualification. Recommended graduate with disability.
  • Number of Positions: 1

12. Student Administration and System Integration (Counselling and Career Development)

  • Position Ref: REF/ECR/SASI-1/BM
  • Contact: Branigan Madiehe – 012 429 2715
  • Location: Eastern Cape Region (East London, Gqeberha, Mthatha)
  • Minimum Qualification: Honours in Psychology/Industrial Psychology
  • Number of Positions: 6

13. ICT / Services Delivery Management

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/SDM/RJM
  • Contact: Mr R Mavasa – 012 429 6265
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: ND Information Technology, BSc Information Technology / Informatics / Computer Sciences
  • Number of Positions: 6

14. SBL ICT & Logistics

  • Position Ref: REF/SBL/ICT/RJM
  • Contact: Mr R Mavasa – 012 429 6265
  • Location: Midrand
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma or Degree: Information Technology / Supply Chain / Operation Management
  • Number of Positions: 2

15. ICT Governance

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/GOVN/SMT
  • Contact: Silias Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: ND or BSc Information Technology / Information Technology Management / Information Systems / Computer Science / Computer Systems / Informatics
  • Number of Positions: 2

16. ICT Risk and Compliance

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/RISCOM/SMT
  • Contact: Silias Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: ND or Advance Diploma or B Com Internal Audit / Accounting / Risk Management / Compliance Management
  • Number of Positions: 3

17. ICT Project Management and Business Analysis

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/PROMBANA/SMT
  • Contact: Silias Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: B Com Informatics, ND Information Technology (Project Management qualification added advantage)
  • Number of Positions: 3

18. ICT Multimedia Centre

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/MULMEDCE/SMT
  • Contact: Silias Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: ND Film and Television, BA Communications / Public Relations
  • Number of Positions: 7

19. ICT Budget, Procurement and Contract Management

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/BPCM/SMT
  • Contact: Sillas Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: B Com Supply Chain Management, B Com Finance / Financial Management, B Com Logistics Management, B Com Management Accounting, BTech Supply Chain / Procurement, B Com Accounting, Advanced Diploma Supply Chain, ND Public Finance, NA Financial Management, ND Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Number of Positions: Not specified

20. ICT Asset Management

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/ASSTMANA/SMT
  • Contact: Sillas Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: B Com Supply Chain Management, B Com Logistics Management, B Com Financial Management, BSc Information Systems (Asset focus), BA Public Administration, BA Public Management, B Com Accounting, B Tech Supply Chain / Logistics, ND Supply Chain Management, Advanced Diploma: Supply Chain Management, ND Logistics and Transport Management, ND Financial Management, ND Public Finance, ND Asset Management
  • Number of Positions: 5

21. ICT Academy of Applied Technologies and Innovation

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/AATI/SMT
  • Contact: Sillas Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: BSc Computer Science / Information Systems / Data Analytics / Data Science / Statistics / Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence / Applied Mathematics or related discipline
  • Number of Positions: 10

22. ICT Digital Security Management

  • Position Ref: REF/ICT/DISEMA/SMT
  • Contact: Sillas Tau – 012 429 8583
  • Location: Muckleneuk
  • Minimum Qualification: ND or BSc in Computer Science / Digital Security / Digital Forensic / Cybersecurity / Information Security / Information and Communication Technology
  • Number of Positions: 2

23. Student Administration

  • Position Ref: REF/NER/STUADM/POLO1/CHN
  • Contact: Mr CH Ndlovu – 012 429 3075
  • Location: Polokwane
  • Minimum Qualification: ND Administration Management, BA Business Administration, ND Office Administration & Management, ND / BA Public Management
  • Number of Positions: 2

24. Communication

  • Position Ref: REF/NER/STUADM/POLO2/CHN
  • Contact: Mr CH Ndlovu – 012 429 3075
  • Location: Polokwane
  • Minimum Qualification: BA Communication Science, ND Public Relations Management
  • Number of Positions: 1

25. Student Administration / Library

  • Position Ref: REF/NER/MBOM/CHN
  • Contact: Mr CH Ndlovu – 012 429 3075
  • Location: Mbombela
  • Minimum Qualification: Student Administration: ND Administration Management, BA Business Administration, ND Office Administration & Management, ND / BA Public Management. Library: BA Library & Information Science, ND Library & Information Science.
  • Number of Positions: 2

26. Student Administration

  • Position Ref: REF/NER/GIYA/CHN
  • Contact: Mr CH Ndlovu – 012 429 3075
  • Location: Giyani
  • Minimum Qualification: ND Administration Management, BA Business Administration, ND Office Administration & Management, ND / BA Public Management
  • Number of Positions: 1

27. Student Administration / Counselling

  • Position Ref: REF/NER/MIDD/CHN
  • Contact: Mr CH Ndlovu – 012 429 3075
  • Location: Middleburg
  • Minimum Qualification: Student Administration: ND Admin Management, BA Business Administration, ND Office Administration & Management, ND / BA Public Management
  • Number of Positions: Not specified

28. Counselling and Career Development

  • Position Ref: BD/CD/04/2026
  • Contact: Bulelwa Daile – 012 429 2353
  • Location: Sunnyside Campus
  • Minimum Qualification: Honours Psychology/Honours Industrial and Organisational Psychology
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