The University of Pretoria (UP) invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Internship Programme.
Position: Interns: Administrative Support
Reference Number: CTST-REF06-DESA-SSC
Stipend: R5000.00 per month
Closing Date: 08 July 2024
The Department of Enrolment and Student Administration: Student Service Center at the University of Pretoria (UP) is recruiting Interns for administrative support. UP offers this opportunity to candidates who wish to gain practical experience and exposure. This is in line with UP’s ‘Ready for Work’ initiative for UP graduates.
Interns’ responsibilities
The successful candidates will be placed in the department noted above. In general, the responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
1. Professionally respond to and resolve queries via e-mails, voice, and walk-in channels.
2. Provide specialist support in relevant online functions of the University to end users prospective and registered students, as well as internal and external clients.
3. Professionally respond to and resolve queries in such a way that service excellence is experienced at all times.
4. Promote the image of the University by providing excellent client service and customer relationship management (CRM).
5. Perform other related duties as required or assigned by the Manager
Prior work experience is not required.
All successful candidates will receive training/mentorship; thus, prior work experience is not required.
Benefits of internship
This opportunity will put all successful candidates in good stead when applying for other career opportunities after successful completion of the programme.
Candidate requirements
• UP BCOM/BAdmin degree
• Languages: English (spoken and written);
• Between 18 and 35 of age; and
• South African citizen
• Computer literacy essential, in particular Excel spreadsheets
Applications and closing date
In applying for this post, please attach a comprehensive CV, proof of qualifications/ academic records, 5 Ready for Work certificates, and a copy of your 3 months certified ID and email to internship@up.ac.za. Please write ‘the Reference Number’ in the subject line of your email.
Please note: The position is office-based and requires 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week on campus. Travel between campuses will occasionally be required. On most days the hours are 8 am-4:30 pm, with some slight variation.
CLOSING DATE: 08 July 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least. the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Career Services, careerservices@up.ac.za
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 July 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions