Economics and Econometrics Graduate Intern x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Economics and Econometrics Graduate Intern
- Reference Number: FSPT 022/26
- Post Number: POST 32/196
- Number of Positions: 1
- Department: Free State Provincial Treasury
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Graduate Internship
- Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
- Programme: Graduate Internship Programme
Job Overview
The successful candidate will participate in a structured Graduate Internship Programme within the Free State Provincial Treasury.
The programme provides graduates with on-the-job training, workplace learning and professional development, allowing them to gain practical experience aligned with their Economics or Econometrics qualification and assigned area of work.
Interns will also be exposed to relevant departmental processes, systems and procedures while developing the skills needed to transition into the formal labour market.
Key Development Areas
As part of the Graduate Internship Programme, the successful candidate will:
- Gain practical workplace experience aligned with their qualification.
- Participate in structured on-the-job training.
- Gain exposure to relevant departmental processes, systems and procedures.
- Apply academic knowledge in a practical workplace environment.
- Develop professional and workplace skills.
- Participate in workplace learning and professional development activities.
- Enhance their employability and preparedness for entry into the formal labour market.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Econometrics, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Applicants must have successfully completed their qualification.
- Where a qualification certificate has not yet been issued, applicants must submit:
- An official academic transcript; and
- A letter from the relevant institution confirming successful completion of their studies.
Important Internship Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must take note of the following conditions:
- Applicants who have previously participated in any internship programme will not be considered.
- Applicants are required to disclose any previous participation in an internship programme.
- Should it be discovered during the recruitment process or after appointment that an applicant previously participated in an internship programme and failed to disclose this information, the internship contract will be terminated with immediate effect.
Preference
Preference will be given to eligible youth applicants who are residents of the Free State Province, provided they meet all the prescribed minimum requirements for the Graduate Internship Programme.
Skills and Development Opportunities
The internship will provide an opportunity to develop:
- Practical workplace experience in an economics-related environment.
- Professional workplace skills.
- Knowledge of departmental processes, systems and procedures.
- The ability to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting.
- Workplace readiness and employability skills.
- Professional development and exposure to the public-sector environment.
Stipend
The successful candidate will receive a stipend of:
R8,174.75 per month
Location
Bloemfontein, Free State
The internship will be hosted within the Free State Provincial Treasury.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified graduates should apply according to the official application instructions contained in the vacancy advertisement.
For enquiries regarding the Graduate Internship Programme, contact:
Mr Xolile Ngesi
Email: Ngesi@treasury.fs.gov.za
Please note: This contact is strictly for enquiries regarding the Graduate Internship Programme.