Application for the University of Western Cape (UWC) Student Development & Support Internships – 2022/2023 Entry is now open by University of Western Cape (UWC) for all outstanding applicants.
University of Western Cape (UWC) is offering an Internship opportunity to unemployed and prospective graduates to apply in the fields that are in line with the Corporation’s core business. The Corporation is therefore inviting applications for the University of Western Cape (UWC) Student Development & Support Internship Programme that runs for a maximum period of 18 months in the following disciplines/fields of study.
The University of Western Cape (UWC) Student Development & Support Internship Programme uses a fully integrated approach that combines theory with practical training and leads to a recognized qualification/certification. University of Western Cape (UWC) provides an internship opportunity in the following areas listed below:
- Student Development & Support
This internship opportunity is situated at the following locations in South Africa:
- Bellville, WC ZA
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UWC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT INTERNSHIP ROLES, APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
The duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
(Please note: the duties vary according to each department’s programmes or projects and assigned responsibilities).
- Assisting with and influencing the development, implementation and review of the communication plan in profiling SDS key activities
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of sound marketing strategies to market the activities of the departments
- Assisting with programme or project implementation
- Preparing the release of updates and stories from SDS events
- Assisting with information management and data analysis
- Contributing to the planning and organising of events and projects
- Participating in the design and co-facilitation of the workshops and training
- Assisting with the compilation of the departmental reports that will contribute to the finalisation of the Divisional Annual Report
- Assisting with other duties assigned by the respective SDS Departments
- Perform any ad hoc tasks or duties assigned which are linked to the project, programme or effective running of the Department or Office.
Additional opportunities:
Candidates will have the opportunity to attend a structured training and development programme.
Exposure to the higher education sector, UWC specific environment and Student Development and Support portfolio, and practices that support student experience
- Must be a UWC graduate that has completed an academic programme in 2020, or have graduation pending in 2021.
- Preferred degrees: B Admin, B Com, BSc, BA, BEd
- Preferred majors: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Industrial Psychology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Language and Communications, Management, Psychology, Social Development, Social Work
- Unemployed with no formal work experience
Preferred Attributes
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Planning and organising
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently and takes initiative (self and relationship management)
- Strong oral and written skills
- Report writing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Social and multimedia savvy
- Ability to work under pressure
UWC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT INTERNSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – HOW TO APPLY
- To complete your application, kindly indicate in your Cover Letter a motivation of not more than 300-words indicating which SDS Department you wish to be placed in and how you as a GCDP candidate will contribute to the specific SDS Department.
- There is no guarantee that a successful candidate will be placed in the Department of their choice, and should also expect to be rotated across the SDS Division depending on operational requirements. Other relevant terms and conditions applicable to this project will be communicated to the selected candidates.
- In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and also include anything else that you feel may be pertinent to the selection panel. Please attach your covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
Application Deadline
- Applications should reach University of Western Cape on time. As it is indicated for each position of interest above.
