The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement / SAASTA (which is an agency of the Department of Science and Technology) is inviting applications from young unemployed South Africans with a national diploma, BTech, or degree in communication, journalism or science-related field to apply for their 2016 Youth Science Journalism Internship Programme which will be based across five South African provinces (Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West.
What are the requirements?
- Must have either of the following: National Diploma, BTech degree, Bachelor’s degree or Honours degree in any of the following fields: Journalism, Communication, Science or related field;
- Be computer literate;
- Have good creative writing, interpersonal and radio skills;
- While not a basic requirement; a drivers’ license will serve as an advantage.
How to apply?
Applications, which should include a CV and certified copies of qualifications, should be sent to [email protected] with this in the subject line of your email: Youth Science Journalism Programme.
Closing date: 04 December 2015
Note: Interns will paid as follows, depending on highest qualification attained: R4 000 (National Diploma), R4 500 (BTech / Bachelor’s degree), R5 000 (Honours degree).
Successful candidates will be placed as follows: Eastern Cape (Amathole, OR Tambo, Chris Hani, Alfred Nzo and Joe Gqabi). KwaZulu-Natal (Ilembe, uMzinyathi, uMkhanyakhude, uThukela, Uthungulu and uMgungundlovu), Limpopo (Capricorn and Vhembe). Mpumalanga (Sekhukhune and Ehlanzeni). North West (Bojanala, Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati).
Should you have questions about this internship programme, contact Mr Zamuxolo Matiwana at SAASTA by telephone during working hours on 012 392 9319 or by email at [email protected] .
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