DSI-HSRC Internship Programme 2023/2025 for Postgraduate South Africans. Apply below.
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When is Application Deadline:
26th May 2023
Tell Me About Award:
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is responsible for the management of the DSI-HSRC Internship Programme on behalf of the Department of Science and Innovation. The Internship Programme provides unemployed Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Research, Development, Innovation, Social Sciences and Humanities graduates and postgraduates (excluding Post-doctoral candidates) an opportunity to acquire practical work experience through mentoring and exposure in an environment, relevant to their qualification. Placement will be available in public and private higher education institutions, science councils, research agencies, private sector, non-profit organisations and in relevant industries.
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Type:
Internship
Who can Apply?
To be eligible, interns MUST meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen or South African Permanent Resident (with a valid South African Identity
Document).
o Non-South Africans are not eligible to apply; - Should be currently unemployed and 35 years of age or younger at the time of appointment to the internship programme;
- A graduate holding any of the following:
o NQF Level 7: Bachelor’s, Advanced Diploma, or B-Tech Degree;
o NQF Level 8: Bachelor’s Hons Degree, and Postgraduate Diploma;
o NQF Level 9: Master’s Degree or M-Tech. - Hold a qualification in Science, Engineering and Technology, Research, Development, Innovation, Social
Sciences and Humanities or related disciplines and SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED THEIR STUDY at the
time of submitting the application. See list of areas of specialisations/disciplines available across all
provinces below.
The following applies to candidates who are NOT ELIGIBLE to be appointed as DSI-HSRC interns: - Candidates who hold a Diploma at BELOW NQF level 7 as well as PhD at NQF level 10;
- Candidates who would be registered full-time for study
- Registered Doctoral (PhD, DPhil and DTech) students; and
- Candidates who hold DSI-funded scholarships or bursaries during the internship year.
- Candidates who are past beneficiaries of the DSI-NRF or DSI-HSRC Internship programme
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
The DSI-HSRC Internship will provide interns with a monthly salary depending on the level of qualification for the
duration of the two-year period:
- Bachelors: R 6 758 per month
- Honours: R 7 478 per month
- Masters: R 8 878 per month
How Long will Award Last?
The internship programme is offered for a period of 24 months. Successful applicants will be required to sign a
contract for the duration of the internship.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted electronically on the DSI-HSRC Internship Online Management System.
Applicants must first register under the tab Create Intern Account and provide their personal details as required.
After registration, log in and go to My Profile menu and complete all the required information. Proceed to my
applications menu and create an application by completing all the relevant sections following instructions provided.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 26 May 2023; no late applications will be considered. Please click
here to access the online system.
ATTACHMENTS
You will be required to provide us with the following documents.
- Certified copies of certificates;
- Certified academic records that indicate the completion of the qualification or Letter of completion; and
- Certified copy of the South African ID or Passport
