VARIOUS APPRENTICESHIP, INTERNSHIP, AND WORK INTEGRATED LEARNINGPROGRAM POSITIONS

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SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
DHET-SMU APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is on a renewal path with exciting and
unique opportunities to shape the training of medical and other health professionals, and
scientists in general. We are on a vigorous campaign to attract top talent to join our exciting
journey, as reflected in the opportunity below:

(24 months contract)

Mindful of the prevailing socio-economic conditions in South Africa, and in support of the national
transformation agenda, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) would like to provide
internships programmes to deserving young unemployed citizens. In this way, SMU hopes to
provide experience to young South Africans, and give them the opportunity to be employable
and to compete in the job market.

The incumbents will be exposed to gaining experiential learning in the fields of Built
Environment and they must meet the following requirements and be responsible for the
following key performance areas:

• New entrantsinto (in other words, applicantsmust not have previously worked or held
  any internship position)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Must be a South African citizen

COMPETENCIES

• Time management
• Client focus
• Result focus
• Stress tolerance
• Report writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingnessto learn and adapt

DUTIES

• Provide support for Built Environment projects
• Participate in Departmental meetings, workshops and training activities
• Assist with project coordination and administrative activities
• Support the implementation of Built Environment initiatives
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Line Manager

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Applicationsfrom Employment Agency will not be considered.

Typed applications documents (quoting the reference number) which should contain a
comprehensivecurriculumvitae, certifiedcopiesof allqualificationsand contactdetailsof three
referees, should be forwarded for the attention of Mr K Mothabela by email to
hr.recruitment1@smu.ac.za by 16:00 by the closing date as stated in the advert.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested
documents/information will result in your application not being considered.

Telephonic enquiriesregarding conditions ofservice: (012) 521-4433

The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not
been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as
unsuccessful.

The university reservesthe right to make or not to make an appointment.

We wish you all the best with your applications