Applications Open for the Rhodes University Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Internship Programme 2022
Applications Open for the Rhodes University Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Internship Programme 2022. The Department of Higher Education and Training has allocated 150 unemployed university graduates to Rhodes University as part of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI).
Fields of Study:
- Accounting / Management,
- Finance,
- Economics related subjects,
- International studies,
- Sociology,
- Psychology,
- Education,
- Humanities,
- Social Sciences,
- Administration,
- Law,
- Tourism,
- Marketing,
- Media Studies or Journalism,
- Hospitality,
- HR,
- Management,
- Sports admin,
- Project management,
- Thesis work in the Electron Microscopy Unit,
- Geology,
- Zoology,
- Entomology,
- Botany,
- Chemistry,
- Marine Biology,
- Fisheries,
- Entomology,
- Physics,
- Water Resources,
- English,
- Communications,
- Writing, Grammar,
- Photography,
- MS Office Suite,
- Commerce,
- Business,
- Commercial Law,
- Social Sciences,
- IT,
- Computer science,
- ICT,
- Education,
- African vertebrate biology/Zoology,
- Entomology,
- Chemistry
Degree and Subjects Required (right click and select open in new tab)
Application Form (right click and select open in new tab)
Candidates selected for placement will have an opportunity to receive on the job training on various skills that will equip them for future employment opportunities. Please note that the subjects are a guideline and need to be read together with the applicability of the work area. The degree and the subjects required are outlined in the document contained in this link:
Requirements
- Only interns that successfully obtained a degree at a University would be considered. This includes all degrees as well as a post doctorate.
- Applicants should be South African citizens, unemployed and between ages 18-35.
- Applicants should not be studying full time, nor receiving any form of a government grant (including NSFAS)
- Only interns residing in Makhanda will be considered.
- It is expected that interns will be deployed full time to support the transfer of work-related skills and competencies during the intern period. This indicates a full working day over the six months.
- To work in the university environment, you must have an excellent ability to work with people and within groups, have good communication skills, be a good listener, and be interested in serving the university community.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for Rhodes University: PYEI Internships 2022
To apply for the Internship opportunity please complete the application form and attach a comprehensive CV. The closing date for applications is 4 March 2022 and the application form need to be forward to [email protected]
Should you receive notice that you have been selected for shortlisting and invited for an interview, you will be required to prepare the following documents:
- Testimonials (x 2)
- Police clearance certificates / Affidavit/Declaration by the applicant stating they have no criminal record while awaiting the Police clearance (only if required in line with the university policy requirements
- 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).
- Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
The starting date of the internship will be either April, May or June and will be discussed during the interview. Please note that the recruitment and placement of Graduate Interns will be done in line with all Rhodes University’s policies and protocols.
Closing Date: Friday 11th March 2022.
