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ETDP SETA Internship (40 hours per week) (1 position) (Contract appointment: 24 months) (Job ID: 110357)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa
Contract Type
Occupational Level
Temporary
Location
Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
20/7/2026
Description
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll – Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• An affidavit stating that you are unemployed and have not participated in any SETA funding internship.
Duties and responsibilities:
The intern will be placed within the Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC) department at the University of the Free State and will be required to perform duties aligned with the Master’s degree in Disaster Management.
Duties will vary depending on placement, but will generally include the following:
• Assist with disaster risk reduction, resilience, climate adaptation, and disaster management research projects
• Conduct systematic literature searches and synthesize scientific publications relevant to assigned projects.
• Assist in collecting quantitative and qualitative data using approved research methods and ethical standards.
• Assist in analysing research data using appropriate statistical or qualitative analysis software.
• Draft research reports, policy briefs, technical reports, and sections of academic publications.
• Support planning and delivery of disaster management training workshops, seminars, and short courses.
• Assist in communication and engagement with government departments, NGOs, communities, and research partners.
• Attend seminars, journal clubs, conferences, and professional development activities relevant to disaster management.
• Adhere to institutional policies, research ethics, confidentiality, and health and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve academic qualifications, research processes, training activities, or administrative systems.
Inherent requirements:
• A Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Disaster Management or closely related field.
• The applicant should not be studying full-time.
• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Must not have participated in an internship before or currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
• The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
• The applicant must be available for a period of 2 years to participate in the learnership/internship.
• The applicant must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
Recommendations:
• Applicants who have completed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training or certification relevant to disaster risk management.
• Applicants with experience using ArcGIS/QGIS, SPSS, R, NVivo, or similar software as part of their postgraduate research.
• Applicants who have participated in community-based disaster risk reduction or climate resilience projects as volunteers or through university projects.
• Applicants who have served as a postgraduate tutor, demonstrator, or research assistant during their studies.
• Applicants who are members of a recognised professional body related to disaster management or environmental sciences (where student membership is possible).
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
– The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
– The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic Thinking:
– The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
– The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business Acumen:
– The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
– Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
– The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
– The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
– The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
– The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties:
01 August 2026
Closing date:
20 July 2026
Salary:
The salary is a fixed amount of R8500 per month.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 4017659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.az.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558 /9813 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:
ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.pdf
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.