Two-Year Internship Programme (SETA)
Listing reference: ukzn_000591
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 June 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
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
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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