UNISA has opened a 12 month internship in finance asset management. The programme targets unemployed graduates for a year long placement.
Internship Overview
The University of South Africa is providing a year long placement in its finance asset management unit for qualified but unemployed graduates.
Candidates must hold a UNISA qualification at NQF level 6 or higher and may compete for three opportunities at the Muckleneuk campus in Pretoria, with duties expected to start on 01 October 2026. The closing date for applications is 16 September 2026 at 23:59.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must be UNISA graduates and must have completed either a Diploma in Accounting or a BCom in Accounting Science with Financial Accounting as a major.
The general internship requirement is a UNISA qualification equivalent to NQF level 6 or above.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens and must not be older than 35 years.
Candidates must have no previous work experience and must have graduated from UNISA in the required field. Applicants who were previously appointed at UNISA or another organisation will not be considered. Students and graduates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skills And Competencies
UNISA is looking for candidates with computer literacy particularly Microsoft Office 365 and internet skills. Applicants should also demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, telephone etiquette, initiative and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Other important competencies include attention to detail, time management, problem solving ability, confidentiality, punctuality and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Candidates should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must upload a Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of the South African ID, Matric certificate, academic record and completed UNISA qualification are required.
Certified documents must not be older than six months and only PDF documents will be accepted, excluding pictures and password protected files.
How To Apply For UNISA Finance Asset Management Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted through the UNISA online internship application form.
Applicants must quote REF/FIN/FAM/KM and submit a separate application for each position if applying for more than one.
The advertisement notes that the reference number should appear in the email subject, and the online form provides the instructions to follow.
Internship Stipend
Successful candidates will receive R127,576 per annum.
The programme is governed by a 12 month Internship Agreement and is not an employment contract.
The arrangement operates as a learning contract rather than permanent employment.
Important Notes
Relocation costs are the applicant’s responsibility.
Background checks will be conducted on successful candidates and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates, who must be available for interviews on dates determined by UNISA.
If you do not hear within 30 days after the closing date you should regard your application as unsuccessful.