Department of science and technology (DST) one year journalism internship programme 2019 for South African Students
Application Deadline : 23rd November 2018
Graduates in science and technology, communications and journalism are invited to apply for a one-year internship programme.
Eligible Countries :
South Africa
To be taken at (country) :
South Africa
About the Award :
This journalism project is managed by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement, a business unit of the National Research Foundation that focuses on promoting interest in STI.
Type :
Internship
Eligibility :
- A national diploma, BTech or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or communication/journalism ;
- Computer literacy ;
- Good interpersonal skills ;
- Writing and/or radio and television skills ;
- A driver’s licence would be an advantage.
Number of Awards :
Not specified
Value of Award :
- A stipend will be paid to interns per month as follows: National Diploma NQF Level 6 (R 4 500), Bachelor’s Degree / B.Tech NQF Level 7 (R 5 000) and Honours NQF Level 8 (R 5 500) ;
- Successful applicants will be placed at community media outlets in identified municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northen Cape, North West, Western Cape and Limpopo* to produce material for broadcast, online and/or print media about science, technology and innovation (STI). This will include developing popular articles about specific technologies piloted in communities, as well as innovations developed within communities.
Duration of Programme :
Successful applicants will be deployed for a period of up to 12 months to participating host organisations.
How to Apply :
Applications should be submitted to jobs@saasta.ac.za on or before 23 November 2018.
