In an effort to combat graduate unemployment and equip young South Africans with workplace experience, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in partnership with the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP-SETA), has launched a transformative internship programme tailored exclusively for its own graduates.
This initiative is more than just a skills development programme—it’s a strategic opportunity for unemployed TUT graduates to gain practical experience, professional mentorship, and enhanced employability.
Why This Internship Matters
South Africa’s youth face rising unemployment, even among those with university degrees. The ETDP-SETA Internship Programme at TUT offers a critical bridge between academic achievement and meaningful employment. It provides participants with the exposure and real-world skills necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
Designed to empower graduates who have struggled to secure work after completing their qualifications, the programme offers a structured, supportive environment in which to learn, grow, and contribute to the institution that helped shape them.
Programme Objectives
The core aim of the internship programme is to:
- Create temporary, paid employment for TUT graduates
- Provide practical on-the-job training within academic and administrative settings
- Help participants build industry-relevant experience and soft skills
- Support the national agenda of youth skills development and economic inclusion
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is exclusively for TUT graduates who:
- Are South African citizens or permanent residents
- Are aged between 18 and 34
- Are currently unemployed
- Have never previously benefitted from a SETA or DHET-funded internship or learnership
- Hold a qualification from TUT in one of the following fields: ✅ Human Resource Management / Development
✅ Labour Relations
✅ Office Management and Technology
✅ Administrative Information Management
✅ Financial Management
✅ Applied Social Science (Psychology and Counselling majors)
Applicants must demonstrate a genuine interest in building a career and show readiness to embrace the responsibilities of a professional environment.
Placement Location
Internship placements will primarily be based at the TUT Pretoria Campus. This allows graduates to begin their professional journey in a familiar, supportive setting while contributing to the departments that form the core of the university’s academic and operational structure.
Programme Benefits
Participants will receive:
- Valuable work experience in academic and administrative settings
- Mentorship and professional support from experienced staff
- Skills development aligned with employer expectations
- A monthly stipend ranging from R5,000 to R8,500 (depending on qualification)
- Improved employability and CV strength through practical exposure
This programme is structured to ensure interns walk away not just with work experience, but with the confidence and capability to pursue long-term careers.
Minimum Application Requirements
To apply, candidates must submit the following:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A certified copy of their South African ID document
- A certified copy of their TUT qualification
- Police clearance certificate, affidavit, or written declaration
- Proof of unemployment
Important: Applicants who have previously participated in a SETA or DHET-funded project are not eligible.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the programme coordinator:
📧 Email: Ms Henda Britz – [email protected]
Make sure your email includes all required documents and clearly states your interest in the ETDP-SETA Internship Programme 2025/2026.
Stay tuned to official TUT channels or the ETDP-SETA website for further announcements, application deadlines, and updates.
A Pathway to Your Future
This internship programme isn’t just a stopgap for unemployed graduates—it’s a launchpad. Through this partnership with ETDP-SETA, TUT is investing in the futures of its own students, ensuring that academic success translates into real-world impact.
If you’re a TUT graduate who’s still searching for your first opportunity, this is your chance to gain the experience, confidence, and skills you need to succeed. Don’t wait—take the first step toward your future today.
