Application for the DSI-HSRC Internships 2024 Entry is now open by DSI-HSRC for all outstanding applicants.
DSI-HSRC is offering an internship opportunity to unemployed and prospective graduates to apply in fields that are in line with the corporation’s core business. The Corporation is therefore inviting applications for the DSI-HSRC Internship Programme, which runs for a maximum period of 12 months in the following disciplines and fields of study.
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 DSI-HSRC Internship Programme uses a fully integrated approach that combines theory with practical training and leads to a recognised qualification/certification. DSI-HSRC provides an internship opportunity in the following areas listed below:
- Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Research, Development, Innovation, Social Sciences and Humanities
This internship opportunity is situated at the following locations in South Africa:
- Prospecton, Durban
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DSI-HSRC INTERNSHIP ROLES, APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
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).
- Non-South Africans are not eligible to apply.
- Should be currently unemployed and 35 years of age or younger at the time of submitting the application;
- A graduate holding any of the following:
- NQF Level 7: Bachelor’s, Advanced Diploma, or B-Tech Degree;
- NQF Level 8: Bachelor’s Hons Degree and Postgraduate Diploma;
- 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 they should have completed their studies at the time of submitting the application. See a list of areas of specialisations and disciplines by province 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.
DURATION
- 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.
REMUNERATION
The DSI-HSRC Internship will provide interns with a monthly salary depending on their level of qualification for the duration of the two-year period:
- Bachelors: R 6,375 per month
- Honours: R 7,055 per month
- Masters: R 8,375 per month
DSI-HSRC INTERNSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted electronically on the DSI-HSRC Internship Online Management System. Applicants must first register under the tab New Registration and provide their personal details as required. After registration, log in and go to my applications, create an application, and complete all the relevant sections following the instructions provided. The closing date for applications is September 5; no late applications will be considered. You will be required to provide us with the following documents:. Please click here to access the online system.
ATTACHMENTS TO SUBMIT
- Certified copies of certificates;
- Certified academic records; and
- Certified copy of the South African ID or Passport
DISCIPLINES AVAILABLE IN YOUR PROVINCE
Applicants can review the areas of specialisation or disciplines available in their respective provinces in the guidelines document attached.
Application Deadline
- Applications should reach DSI-HSRC on time. As indicated for each position of interest above,.
