MQA Graduate Internships – Research, Business, Finance, Administration and Chemistry

Job description

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University invites applications for six MQA-funded graduate internship posts on 24-month contracts, with a stipend of R9,000 per month. Posts comprise Research Information Management System Intern (one), Business Development Officer Intern (one), Finance Intern (two), Postgraduate Administration Intern in Pharmacy (one) and Laboratory Technician Intern (one). Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens with the relevant completed qualification. Apply by email to tshepo.sebesho@smu.ac.za before 16:00 on 6 November 2026. Use the exact subject for your chosen role followed by your full name: MQA2026-RIMS | Name Surname; MQA2026-CFERI | Name Surname; MQA2026-FIN | Name Surname; MQA2026-PGA | Name Surname; or MQA2026-LAB | Name Surname. Submit a separate email for each role. Attach clear PDF documents only: CV, one-page motivational letter, certified South African ID, Matric certificate, academic record and qualification certificate. Image files and password-protected documents are not accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; if no contact within 30 days after closing, regard the application as unsuccessful. Read the official advert using Apply for full details.

Requirements

• Unemployed South African citizen with a completed relevant qualification
• RIMS: diploma or bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science or related field
• Business Development: diploma or bachelors degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship or Commerce
• Finance: diploma or bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management or related field
• Postgraduate Administration: diploma or bachelors degree in Office Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
• Laboratory Technician: Honours or masters degree in Chemistry
• Separate email application per role using the specified subject line; submit before 16:00 on 6 November 2026

Responsibilities

• RIMS: assist research outputs administration/reporting and ethics-system administration and user support
• Business Development: support entrepreneurship programmes, incubation and enterprise development
• Finance: assist financial administration, expenditure monitoring and reporting
• Postgraduate Administration: assist committee secretarial support, examiner processes, records and meetings
• Laboratory Technician: assist chemistry research, practical sessions, laboratory safety and stock control

Application tips

• •Highlight your practicals, projects and any volunteer work.
• •Confirm you are an unemployed graduate — most internships require it.