University of the Free State: Internship Programme 2022 / 2023

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Manage the reception area in the Dean’s office.
• Refer students and visitors to the appropriate person/department.
• Assist students with academic advice (in collaboration with the Faculty Manager).
• Process of comments on student records.
• Manage a filing system for student enquiries & other files.
•  Responsible for making Photocopies.
• Assist with the administration of the international students’ applications.
• Assist during the registration processes.
• Assist with the completion of financial forms and filing.
• Assist with the travel and accommodation arrangements for the Dean.
• Assist with the managing of appointments for the Dean.
• Assist the EMS Teaching and Learning Manager.
• Communicate to students; public and UFS staff member.

Requirements: 

• Completion of any B degree within the EMS faculty at the end of 2022. 
• Provisional acceptance letter for an honours or other postgraduate qualification in the EMS faculty in 2023.
• Contact sessions (lectures) should be after working hours.

Skills and Competencies:

• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time. 
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.