UNISA & FASSET Internship Programme 2026
The University of South Africa (UNISA), in partnership with FASSET, is inviting unemployed UNISA graduates to apply for a 12-month internship programme. These positions are designed to provide practical workplace experience in the Finance and Internal Audit sectors.
1. Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Employer | UNISA (in partnership with FASSET) |
| Duration | 12 Months (Starting 01 April 2026) |
| Stipend | R127,576 per annum |
| Location | Pretoria (Muckleneuk, Sunnyside) & Johannesburg (Florida) |
| Closing Date | 06 March 2026 (at 23:59) |
2. Available Fields & Qualifications
The 2026 intake is specifically focused on Finance and Audit disciplines:
Finance Internships:
Areas: Financial Governance, Budget & Cost Management, Student Funding, Revenue/Treasury, Expenditure Management.
Required: BCom in Accounting Science, Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting, or Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.
Internal Audit & Forensic Investigation:
Areas: Internal Audit, Forensic Investigation.
Required: Degree or Diploma in Internal Auditing or Forensic Auditing.
3. Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must:
Be an unemployed South African citizen aged 35 years or younger.
Have completed a UNISA qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher.
Have no prior work experience or previous participation in a FASSET-funded internship.
Not have been previously appointed at UNISA or any other organisation.
Be computer literate (Microsoft Office 365) and have strong communication skills.
4. How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the UNISA portal.
Application Link:
UNISA Internship Application Form (Note: Access is restricted to UNISA students/graduates).Required Documents (PDF Format):
Updated CV.
One-page motivational letter.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Certified Matric Certificate.
Full Academic Record & Proof of Qualification.
Certification: All certified documents must not be older than three months.
Reference: Ensure you include the correct reference number and your UNISA student number.
5. Important Advice
UNISA Graduates Only: This programme is strictly for those who obtained their qualification from UNISA.
Disabled Candidates: UNISA specifically encourages students living with disabilities to apply.
Separate Applications: If you are interested in more than one field, you must submit a separate application for each.
No Response: If you don't hear back within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Stipend: The stipend works out to approximately R10,630 per month, which is quite competitive for an internship.
Tip: Since the system is only accessible to UNISA graduates, ensure your myLife email or student credentials are active and working before you attempt to log in to the application portal!
