Data Science Graduate Intern x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Data Science Graduate Intern
- Reference Number: FSPT 024/26
- Post Number: POST 32/198
- 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 combines on-the-job training, workplace learning and professional development, giving the intern an opportunity to gain practical experience aligned with their qualification and assigned area of work.
The internship will also expose the successful candidate to relevant departmental processes, systems and procedures, while providing an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a practical workplace environment.
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 work environment.
- Develop professional and workplace skills.
- Participate in workplace learning and professional development.
- 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:
- Data Science;
- Information Technology;
- Computer Science;
- Statistics; 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 must 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
This internship provides an opportunity to develop:
- Practical Data Science and workplace experience.
- Professional workplace skills.
- Exposure to departmental processes, systems and procedures.
- The ability to apply academic knowledge in a practical environment.
- Workplace readiness and employability skills.
- Professional development within 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