Internship Opportunities at the University of the Free State

Closing Date: 24 October 2014

Introduction

An opportunity exists for an Internship (2 posts) at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State (Ref No: Ekonomies1410-015).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Handle reception.
• Refer students and visitors to appropriate person.
• Assist students with academic advice (in collaboration with the Faculty Manager).
• Process comments on student records.
• Manage a filing system for student enquiries.
• Assist with the administration of the international students’ applications.
• Provide assistance during the registration processes.
• Assist with the completion of financial forms and filing.
• Assist with the travel and accommodation arrangements for the Dean.
• Assist with the managing of appointments for the Dean.

Inherent requirements:

• B-degree within the Economic and Management Sciences Faculty.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University’s parallel-medium and richly diverse working environment.

Recommendation:

• Continuation of studies with the Economic and Management Sciences Faculty
Salary: The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact /9962.

How to Apply?

Applications can be submitted online or can be addressed to Human Resources Department, George du Toit Building, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, or applications may be submitted at the Human Resources Department, George du Toit Administration Building, 2nd floor. Please note that applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be considered. All applications must be accompanied by the following:
• A summary of curriculum vitae form.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Certified copies of qualifications. If you have foreign qualifications, please provide the SAQA accreditation.
• Certified copy of your identity document (ID).
Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on the cover letter to your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.