The University of South Africa (UNISA) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Internship Programme, offering unemployed graduates a 12-month paid opportunity to gain workplace experience in multiple fields. The programme is aimed at South African graduates who have completed a recognised qualification and have not previously participated in an internship.

Successful candidates will receive a stipend of R127,576 per annum and be placed at UNISA campuses and offices across the country. Available internship fields include administration, finance, human resources, communications, ICT, supply chain management, and other support functions.

Applications must be submitted online, and the closing date is 6 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Graduates are encouraged to apply early, as UNISA internships are highly competitive and provide valuable public-sector work experience.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNISA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026

UNISA invites applications from unemployed South African citizens for its 12-month Internship Programme. Applicants must have completed a UNISA qualification equivalent to NQF level 6 or higher.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Must be a South African citizen.
Must be a UNISA graduate in the required field of study.
Age restriction: Not older than 35 years.
Must have 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

The position reference number and your UNISA student number must be accurately indicated during application.
Applications for multiple positions must be submitted individually.
The University values diversity, inclusion, and universal access. Preference will be given to persons living with disabilities, and appointments will be made 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

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

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

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 (1 East London, 1 Gqeberha, 1 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 (2 East London, 2 Gqeberha, 2 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 (2 East London, 2 Gqeberha, 2 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/SM T
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: Information not specified in table.

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: Information not specified in table.

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
Number of Positions: 4

29. Gauteng Region

Position Ref: GR/EC/03/2026
Contact: Nadine De Jager | 012 429 2372
Location: Ekurhuleni Campus
Minimum Qualification: Degree/Diploma Accounting Sciences, Business Administration, Administrative Management
Number of Positions: 3

30. Gauteng Region

Position Ref: GR/SC/01/2026
Contact: Sekitle Bahula | 012 429 3673
Location: Sunnyside Campus
Minimum Qualification: Degree/Diploma Business Administration, Administrative Management
Number of Positions: Information not specified in table.

31. Counselling and Career Development

Position Ref: WC/PS/02/2026
Contact: Bulelwa Daile | 012 429 2353
Location: Western Cape Region (Parow)
Minimum Qualification: Honours in Psychology or Bcom Honours Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Number of Positions: 2

32. Counselling and Career Development

Position Ref: GR/VC/08/2026
Contact: Sekitle Bahula | 012 429 3673
Location: Gauteng Region (Vaal Campus X2, Sunnyside Campus X2, Ekurhuleni Campus X2, Florida Campus X2)
Minimum Qualification: Honours Psychology/Honours Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Number of Positions: 8

33. Directorate: Privacy and Record Governance – Records Governance

Position Ref: PR/MC/04/2026
Contact: Sekitle Bahula | 012 429 3673
Location: Muckleneuk Campus
Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Information Sciences or Archives and Record Management
Number of Positions: 4

34. Directorate: Privacy and Record Governance – Privacy Governance

Position Ref: PR/RS/032026
Contact: Sekitle Bahula | 012 429 3673
Location: Robert Sobukwe
Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Privacy Governance or Archives and Record Management or Internal Audit or LLB or Risk and Compliance or Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Number of Positions: 3

35. Unisa Art Gallery and the Department of Arts and Music

Position Ref: AG/MC/05/2026
Contact: Bulelwa Daile | 012 429 2353
Location: Muckleneuk Campus x4, Sunnyside Campus x1
Minimum Qualification: BA in Art History / Visual Multimedia Arts / Communication /History / Related field as well as Management and Administration
Number of Positions: 5

36. Department of Institutional Intelligence

Position Ref: II/MC/02/2026
Contact: Bulelwa Daile | 012 429 2353
Location: Muckleneuk campus
Minimum Qualification: Degree or HEQF equivalent in Social Sciences discipline OR Degree or HEQF equivalent in Social Sciences discipline with a major/minor in statistics
Number of Positions: 2

37. Institute for Social and Health Sciences

Position Ref: HS/GR/02/2026
Contact: Nadine De Jager | 012 429 2372
Location: Gauteng Region (Lenasia Campus)
Minimum Qualification: Degree/Diploma Accounting Sciences, Business Administration, Administrative Management
Number of Positions: 2

38. Institute for Social and Health Sciences

Position Ref: HS/WC/01/2026
Contact: Nadine De Jager | 012 429 2372
Location: Western Cape Region (Parow)
Minimum Qualification: Degree/Diploma Business Administration, Administrative Management
Number of Positions: 1

39. (CSET) Electrical and Smart Systems Engineering

Position Ref: CS/FC/02/2026
Contact: Nadine De Jager | 012 429 2372
Location: Florida Campus
Minimum Qualification: Diploma/National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, OR BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Number of Positions: 3

40. Regional Service: KZN Directors Office

Position Ref: REF/KZN/DRO/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphoto | 012 429 3446
Location: Durban
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Administrative Management / Public Administration and Management or Bachelor of Administration
Number of Positions: 1

41. Regional Service: KZN Student Admin and Financial Aid (SAFA)

Position Ref: REF/KZN/SAFA/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphoto | 012 429 3446
Location: 8 Durban, 4 Pietermaritzburg, 4 Richards Bay, 2 Newcastle
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Administrative Management / Public Administration and Management or Bachelor of Administration
Number of Positions: 18

42. Regional Service: KZN Facilitation of Learning Registrar

Position Ref: REF/KZN/FLR/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphoto | 012 429 3446
Location: 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 1 Richards Bay
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Administrative Management / Public Administration and Management or Bachelor of Administration
Number of Positions: 3

43. Regional Service: KZN Registrar

Position Ref: REF/KZN/RGS/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphoto | 012 429 3446
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Administrative Management / Public Administration and Management or Bachelor of Administration
Number of Positions: 2

44. Regional Service KZN: Finance and Operations

Position Ref: REF/KZN/FNOP/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Durban
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Accounting Sciences or BCom in Finance/Accounting.
Number of Positions: Information not specified in table.

45. Regional Service: KZN Library Unit

Position Ref: REF/KZN/LBU/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: 1 Durban, 2 Pietermaritzburg
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in information science
Number of Positions: 3

46. Regional Service: KZN Student Administration and Systems Integration

Position Ref: REF/KZN/SASI/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Durban
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Number of Positions: 1

47. Regional Service: KZN Corporate Communication and Marketing

Position Ref: REF/KZN/CCM/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Durban
Minimum Qualification: BCom Marketing, Diploma Public Relations, BA Communication Sciences
Number of Positions: 2

48. Regional Service: KZN Counselling and Career Development

Position Ref: REF/KZN/DCCD/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: 2 Durban, 2 Pietermaritzburg
Minimum Qualification: BA Honours in Psychology
Number of Positions: 4

49. Finance: Expenditure and Asset Management

Position Ref: REF/FIN/EAM/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Muckleneuk (Pretoria)
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Accounting Science or BCom in Accounting Science (All with Financial Accounting as a Major)
Number of Positions: 4

50. Finance: Financial Governance & Compliance

Position Ref: REF/FIN/FGC/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Muckleneuk (Pretoria)
Minimum Qualification: BCom in Accounting Science (All with Financial Accounting as a Major).
Number of Positions: 2

51. Finance: Salary Administration

Position Ref: REF/FIN/SADM/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Muckleneuk (Pretoria)
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Accounting / Accounting Science, BCom in Accounting / Accounting Science
Number of Positions: 4

52. Finance: Funds Administration

Position Ref: REF/FIN/FADM/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Muckleneuk (Pretoria)
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Accounting Science or BCom in Accounting Science (All with Financial Accounting as a Major)
Number of Positions: 2

53. Finance: Expenditure Management: Creditors

Position Ref: REF/FIN/EMC/KM
Contact: Kagiso Maphotro | 012 429 3446
Location: Muckleneuk (Pretoria)
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Accounting / Accounting Science, BCom in Accounting Science (All with Financial Accounting as a Major)
Number of Positions: 6

54. Student Administration and System Integration (Academic and Technology Support Unit)

Position Ref: ECR/ATS/SASI/MM/ 3/2026
Contact: Mulanga Munyaradzi | 012 433 9542 or Nomsa Mahlangu | 012 421 2531
Location: Eastern Cape
Minimum Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in ICT or Computer Science
Number of Positions: Information not specified in table.

55. Student Administration and System Integration

Position Ref: ECR/SASI/MM/1/20 26
Contact: Mulanga Munyaradzi | 012 433 9542 or Nomsa Mahlangu | 012 421 2531
Location: East London
Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in: Administrative Management, Office Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Bachelor of Administration
Number of Positions: Information not specified in table.

56. Library and Information Services: Cataloguing Division

Position Ref: GPM/LS/CD/KH/3/ 2026
Contact: Mr. Khanyisa Hobololo | 012 433 9543 or Nomsa Mahlangu | 012 421 2531
Location: Gauteng: Muckleneuk, Pretoria
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor of Library and Information Science and/or postgraduate Archival programme
Number of Positions: Information not specified in table.

57. Institutional Advancement: Unisa Foundations & Alumni Relations

Position Ref: GPM/IA/AR/KH/3/ 2026
Contact: Mr. Khanyisa Hobololo | 012 433 9543 or Nomsa Mahlangu | 012 421 2531
Location: Gauteng: Muckleneuk, Pretoria
Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Marketing, Administration and Accounting
Number of Positions: Information not specified in table.

58. Unisa Foundation & Alumni Relations: Institutional Advancement

Position Ref: GPM/UF/AR/KH/2/ 2026
Contact: Mr. Khanyisa Hobololo | 012 433 9543 or Nomsa Mahlangu | 012 421 2531
Location: Gauteng: Muckleneuk, Pretoria
Minimum Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Communication Studies or Marketing
Number of Positions: Information not specified in table.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

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

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Duration: 12 Months (non-renewable Internship Agreement, not an employment contract).
Assumption of duty: 01 March 2026.
Stipend: R127,576.00 per annum.
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 (Some positions may close 09 February 2026 – refer to specific advert).
Enquiries: Please contact the HR person aligned to the position as listed.

HOW TO APPLY

The application link is only accessible to UNISA students and graduates.

To apply, please click the following link:

Apply here

Note for some ICT/Regional positions: The reference number must be indicated as the E-mail subject.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

You are required to attach the following documents in PDF format only (no pictures or password-protected documents):

Curriculum Vitae.
One-page motivational letter stating why you should be considered for this internship.
Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:
- South African ID,
- Matric Certificate (NQF level 4 equivalent),
- Academic Record,
- UNISA Completed Qualification.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
Short-listed candidates are expected to avail themselves on the interview dates determined by the University.
Relocation for the internship will be at your own expense.
Background checks will be conducted for all successful candidates.
All applications must be submitted before 23:59 PM on the closing date.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.

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