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 Internship Programme provides unemployed Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Research, Development, Innovation, Social Sciences and Humanities graduates and postgraduates (excluding Post-doctoral candidates) an opportunity to acquire practical work experience through mentoring and an exposure in an environment, relevant to their qualification. Placement will be available in public and private higher education institutions, science councils, research agencies, private sector, non-profit organisations and in relevant industries.<\/p>\n
Candidates with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Reasonable disability support may be provided on request from the Intern or the institution.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: DSI-HSRC INTERNSHIP<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> The following applies to candidates who are NOT ELIGIBLE to be appointed as DSI-HSRC interns:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Candidates who hold a Diploma at BELOW NQF level 7 as well as PhD at NQF level 10; DURATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n REMUNERATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n The DSI-HSRC Internship will provide interns with a monthly salary depending on the level of qualification for the duration of the two-year period: Requirements:<\/strong> SHORT LISTING AND INTERVIEWS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Short listing and interview of applicants will be conducted by mentors at the participating Host Institutions. Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted by the specific Host institution to schedule interviews, using the personal email you have provided in the application. Applicants are advised to check their emails regularly during the period 13 to 30 September 2021.
\nLocation:<\/strong> Nationwide, Nationwide, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> DSI-HSRC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2021\/23
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract 24 Months
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:<\/strong
\nTo be eligible, interns MUST meet the following minimum requirements:
\n\u2022Be a South African citizen or South African Permanent Resident (with a valid South African Identity Document).
\noNon-South Africans are not eligible to apply;
\n\u2022Should be currently unemployed and 35 years of age or younger at the time of submitting the application;
\n\u2022A graduate holding any of the following:
\noNQF Level 7: Bachelor’s, Advanced Diploma, or B-Tech Degree;
\noNQF Level 8: Bachelor’s Hons Degree, and Postgraduate Diploma;
\noNQF Level 9: Master’s Degree or M-Tech.
\n\u2022Hold a qualification in Science, Engineering and Technology, Research, Development, Innovation, Social Sciences and Humanities or related disciplines and SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED THEIR STUDY at the time of submitting the application. See list of areas of specialisations\/disciplines by province below.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022Candidates who would be registered full-time for study
\n\u2022Registered Doctoral (PhD, DPhil and DTech) students; and
\n\u2022Candidates who hold DSI-funded scholarships or bursaries during the internship year.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Bachelors: R 6,375 per month
\n\u2022Honours: R 7,055 per month
\n\u2022Masters: R 8,375 per month<\/p>\n
\nPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS HOST INSTITUTIONS:<\/strong>
\nParticipating Host Institutions are located throughout the country and so interested applicants should ensure that they apply for a position available in the province where they would like to be placed. Kindly note that the HSRC does not pay relocation costs to any appointed candidates who choose to relocate to another province. Applicants are urged to consider the choice of province carefully as the cost of living away from home maybe high and place a burden on you.<\/p>\n
\nAfter the Host Institution has selected their candidate, they will inform the DSI-HSRC Internship Programme office, and we will send out the letter inviting you to the programme and the contract documents that you will have to sign.<\/p>\n