As part of the University\u2019s Equity initiative applications are invited from graduates to be part of our Graduate Internship Programme. This opportunity exists at Rhodes University in Grahamstown and will run from 1st February 2012 to 31st January 2013. This programme supports the concept of mentoring as an essential means for learning and development and affords graduates the opportunity to develop critical skills in order to progress in their careers.<\/p>\n
Graduates with University degrees and one or more of the following majors will be considered for the various internships:<\/p>\n
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity: Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Media
\n(a background or interest in Life Sciences would be an advantage.)
\nHuman Resources: Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management, Psychology
\nZoology & Entomology: Zoology and Entomology
\nChemistry: Chemistry
\nPhysics and Electronics: Physics and Electronics<\/p>\n
Eligibility:<\/p>\n
Those in possession of a University Degree OR about to complete their degree at the end of 2011;
\nThose who have 1 year or less work experience, i.e. those with more than a year\u2019s formal and continuous work experience are not eligible;
\nMust be Black (as defined by the Employment Equity Act) in accordance with the University\u2019s Equity Policy.
\nMust be from the Eastern Cape and be prepared to reside in Grahamstown for the duration of your Internship (by from the Eastern Cape we mean, those who were born in the Eastern Cape and wish to return, those who have family members in the Eastern Cape and\/or those who currently reside in the Eastern Cape).
\nShortlisted candidates who are from outside of Grahamstown will be requested to provide reasonable proof of accommodation arrangements in Grahamstown for the duration of the Internship.<\/p>\n
Required competencies & attributes:<\/p>\n
Enthusiasm and commitment to personal growth & development
\nClarity on short and medium term career goals
\nHigh energy levels and a sound work ethic
\nSelf leadership skills, i.e. reliability and the ability to manage oneself
\nThe ability to show initiative and work proactively
\nSound interpersonal skills, i.e. the ability to work with others, ask for help, and cope with feedback and constructive criticism
\nSound organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage one\u2019s own time effectively and productively
\nThe ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
\nComputer literacy, with a basic knowledge of Word, Excel, Email and the Internet
\nNo CV or Certificates are required. Please complete the application form and save it with your surname as the file name. Please attach your application on an email and a copy of your ID with the job title (including which specific internship) as the subject line and send it to:<\/p>\n
Jobs@ru.ac.za<\/p>\n
SAIAB Job Profile<\/p>\n
Zoology & Entomology Job Profile<\/p>\n
Human Resources Job Profile<\/p>\n
Biochemistry, Microbilogy & Biotechnology Job Profile<\/p>\n
Physics & Electronics Job Profile<\/p>\n
Graduate Internship Application Form<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 12h00 Monday 10 October 2011<\/p>\n
Selection Process
\nIf you are not contacted by the 31st October please consider your application unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
Short-listed candidates will undergo skills assessments on 1 November 2011
\nSuccessful candidates will be interviewed on 14 November 2011
\nInduction on 23 \u2013 27 January 2012
\nStarting date 1 February 2012<\/p>\n
Remuneration:<\/p>\n
R5 618 per month<\/p>\n