The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Internship Programme for a period of 24 months.
Position: Internship Programme
Stipend: R7 000.00 Per Month
Number of Vacancies Available: 05
Duration: 24 Months
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
BACKGROUND
The constitutional mandate of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) is to make laws that address the needs of the province, conduct oversight over the Executive to ensure service delivery, promote Cooperative Governance for effective decision-making, and to conduct Public Participation to ensure that the views of the people of Gauteng are incorporated in governance processes.
The Legislature’s mission is to be a modern and transformative Legislature that fosters public pride and confidence in democracy and enhances service delivery to the people of Gauteng.
PURPOSE
The objective of the GPL Internship Programme is to assist graduates and people with qualifications to obtain workplace experience and for the GPL to contribute to the up skilling of individuals as per the Skills Development Act.
The duration of the GPL’s Internship programme is a 24 -month fixed term contract. The GPL has Internship opportunities in the following Business Areas:
1. COMMUNICATION – REFERENCE NO 01062024 (2 POSITIONS)
(Preferred Qualification: Matric and National Diploma or B-Degree in one of the following Areas: Media Studies, Communication Science, Graphic Design and Public Relations, a post graduate qualification will be an added advantage)
2. INTERN: TRANSVERSAL MAINSTREAMING – REFERENCE NO 02062024
(Preferred Qualification: Matric and Degree and/or Diploma in Commerce, Public Finance and Administration, or Gender, Disability or Youth Studies related disciplines)
3. INTERN: GAUTENG SPEAKERS FORUM – REFERENCE NO 03062024
(Preferred Qualification: Matric and A Degree and/or Diploma or Equivalent as a minimum qualification in Law, Political Sciences, Finance, or Public Administration)
4. INTERN: SPORT AND RECREATION – REFERENCE NO 04062024
(Preferred Qualifications: Matric; A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in one of the following fields: Sports, Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Recreation and Exercise Science or any other relevant qualification.
COMPETENCIES:
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Planning & Organizational Skills.
COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Applicant must be between the age of 18-35.
To align with employment equity targets and ensure that diversity is maintained at the GPL, preference will be given to People living with disability, Coloured, White, and Indian applicants.
Must have no previous criminal convictions or pending cases.
Applicants must never have been employed in the field of the advertised post before and never participated in an Internship Programme.
It remains the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Applicants are restricted to apply for only three positions that are most suitable to their qualification(s) and must submit a separate email per application with the post reference number as Subject.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
To apply, forward a comprehensive CV with supporting Documents (i.e. Copy of ID and Qualifications) to [email protected] .
Failure to submit required documents will result in the application not being considered.
DISCLAIMER: The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is committed to the achievement and maintenance of employment equity and diversity especially in respect of race, gender and disability. People with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Appointment will be made subject to completion of Suitability checks. The Secretary of the Legislature reserves the right to approve or decline the appointment.
Closing Date: 10 July 2024