Research and Policy Development Intership

About

Description

The 2025 Internship Programme seeks to provide recent graduates an opportunity to gain meaningful workplace experience for a period of twenty-four (24) months to complement their studies. The graduate recruits will be part of a supportive environment allowing for continuous development. The programme is directed at those who have completed their undergraduate/ post-graduate studies by the end of 2024 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Research Responsibilities: Literature Review, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Research Design, Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy Development Responsibilities: Problem Identification, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Formulation, Impact Assessment, Legislation Drafting, Implementation Planning
• Communication and Advocacy: Information Dissemination, Advocacy, Training and Capacity Building
• Continuous Improvement: Policy Review, Feedback Mechanisms, Innovation

Qualifications

• Public Administration
• Public Management & Governance
• Human Sciences
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Public Policy
• Development Studies
• Political Sciences
• Administration

Application instructions:

• All applicants must be: Between the ages of 18 – 35 years, South African citizen. Gauteng Province Residence. Unemployed graduates who have NOT participated in an internship programme in government. Students who have completed their academic theory and need of experiential training to achieve their qualifications. Studying or have studied at a recognized institution of higher learning in the Republic of South Africa. The following documents should accompany your application: • New Z83 form obtainable on the DPSA website: www.dpsa.gov.za or any Government Department • Motivation letter also indicating placement area • Detailed curriculum vitae • Certified copies of identity document, senior certificate & qualifications including academic transcript Faxed, emailed and hand delivered applications will NOT be considered. Applicants must forward their applications online only to Gauteng Professional Job Centre www.gautengonline.gov.za. People with disabilities, Whites, Coloured and Indians are encouraged to apply in line with our Employment Equity Policy. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving; correspondence will only be made to successful candidates. If you do not receive any response within 3 months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.