Internship (Engineering)
Listing reference: nwu_000534
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 7 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: R5000 p/m
Introduction
The North West University is pleased to announce that recruitment for Interns in the specified disciplines of the Higher Education Employment Initiative will open on 01 March 2022 and close on 06 March 2022.
The Department of Higher Education and Training seeks to provide 3000 unemployed university graduates an employment and on the job training opportunities in the higher education sector, as part of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI)-Higher Education Employment Initiative (HEEI), which forms part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES), seeking to mitigate the devastating economic challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth between the ages of 18 and 35, who are currently unemployed, not studying full time, nor receiving any form of a government grant (including NSFAS) and young people living with disability and women, are eligible and encouraged to apply for this enriching experience. 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. North West University has been assigned to make placement of 115 unemployed graduates.
Job description
To qualify as an internship placement:
- You must have completed your qualification (Degree or Postgraduate) and provide proof of same.
- Applicants in a debt repayment agreement for fees owed to the university may also apply.
- Preference will be given to North West University Graduates.
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.
Minimum requirements
All successful candidates will be placed on graduate Internships (in universities they graduated from) for six months, from 01 April 2022 to 30 September 2022, for the following available opportunities:
- B Degree in Engineering or BCom related
- BSc Honours OR Honours equivalent (i.e., BSc Engineering)
Should you receive notice that you have been selected for shortlisting, you will be required to prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Testimonials (x 2)
- 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)
A monthly stipend of R5000.00 will be paid to Successful candidates.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Fadilha Minty on 018 299 4993
CLOSING DATE: 06 March 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 APRIL 2022
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
