University of KwaZulu-Natal: Internship Programme 2025/2027

The University of KwaZulu-Natal welcomes applications from suitably qualified individuals for its 24-month Internship Programme. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience! Take action today and apply!

Position: Two-Year Internship Programme (SETA)

Reference Number: ukzn_000591

Closing Date: 22 June 2025

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: R5000 – R8500 and will be determined by level of qualification of the incumbent.

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The Macroeconomics Research Unit (MRU) in the School of Commerce, College of Law and Management Studies, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated candidate for a two-year internship program to gain hands-on experience in managing its administrative functions and ensuring the unit’s research goals and objectives are met.

Job description

• The intern’s role is vital for the smooth running of the unit
• Their duties may include organizing both internal and external events; managing the unit’s projects; acting as a central point of communication with external parties
• Providing administrative support to MRU researchers on- and off-campus; scheduling and attending meetings
• Organizing staff travel and accommodation requirements
• Taking minutes at all MRU committee meetings; dealing with suppliers and ensuring the office stationery storage unit is well stocked; and any other duties that may be assigned to the incumbent by the relevant authorities
• This role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities to develop valuable skills in research administration

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• An Honours or Masters degree in Administration or Economics (specializing in Macroeconomics)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• A high level of proficiency in MS Teams and Zoom
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Experience in carrying out administrative duties in a research unit of comparable size will be an added advantage

Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates, who may be required to do a presentation at the interview.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 June 2025

How To Apply

Apply Here: Two-Year Internship Programme (SETA)