Technology Innovation Agency Graduate Programme 2014


Advertiser: Technology Innovation Agency
Location: National

Applications are invited from graduates interested in being considered for an opportunity to participate in the TIA Internship Programme: Graduates in the Science, Engineering and Technology Innovation (SETI) / FET students requiring In-Service Training(WIL).

Purpose of the Internship is to provide workplace experience to graduates allowing them practical exposure to their academic training, enhancing employability. Provide additional skills development training that will stimulate innovation provide life skills and work readiness (Basic Business, Technical and Life Skills Training) through formal mentorship.

Reporting to the Line Manager / Mentor the Intern’s responsibilities will include amongst others to: assist and support research, administration and project management activities within the industry / business units where they are placed.

Requirements:
South African citizens with P1/P2 or M+1 Certificates, National Diploma, undergraduate and post-graduates in the following categories are eligible to apply (candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply):
- Ref INT 101: P1/P2 (M+1) Certificates in the Science, Engineering and Technology Innovation (SETI).
- Ref INT 201: FET students requiring In-Service Training(WIL) in any field supporting innovation and technology projects.
- Ref INT 301: Undergraduates and Post Graduates in the Science, Engineering and Technology Innovation.

General Competencies: Good verbal, written and communication skills, team player, self-starter and go-getter.

Term of the Internship:
- 12 to 18 months for the Internship Programme
- 6 months for In Service Training (WIL)

Remuneration:
The Intern will be paid a monthly stipend ranging from R4000 to R7300 depending on the level of qualification.

Successful applicants will be placed in various institutions throughout the country and should thus specify the province where they want to be placed. TIA does not pay relocation costs to appointed applicants who prefer to be placed at provinces away from the province of their residence.

All applications must be submitted online to innovationskills@tia.org.za - please also attach certified copies of qualifications, academic record and the South African Identity Document.

NB: Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

Closing date: 30 October 2013

Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.