Intern-School of Accountancy (Contract appointment 1- year) (Job ID 6376)

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

Duties and responsibilities:
Manage filter and direct email enquiries telephone calls departmental visitors and students.
Coordinate courier and postal requests.
Make photocopies of materials as requested by staff in the School of Accountancy.
Scan documents as required by staff in the School of Accountancy.
Oversee Copy Room stationery and resources by monitoring stock levels and informing the Senior Assistant Officer when replenishment is required.
Sort and count test and exam scripts and assist with other aspects of assessment mark administration.
Assist the Schools administrative staff with filing duties.
Provide administrative assistance to the schools marketing/student recruitment initiatives.
Assist with administrative tasks related to the departments student life cycle activities.
Perform other reasonable general office administration duties as required by the Line Manager and HOD.

Inherent requirements:
A Bachelors degree or equivalent on NQF Level 7 in a field of Economic and Management Sciences.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:
Should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
Must not have any formal work experience.
Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
Must be willing to sign an internship agreement with UFS.
If studying no classes to be attended during office hours.

Recommendations:
Good academic record.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
Completed studies at the University of the Free State.

Required competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Good communication skills.
Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:
01 April 2026 or As soon as possible.

Closing date:
11 March 2026

Salary:
The stipend is R 9 100.50 per month.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally kindly contact / 2979 / 2876 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:

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The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.