EISA Internship Policy

There are currently no internship positions available at EISA.

The Policy

A permanent and effective system that would provide valuable work experience to students pursuing their studies at a first degree, Masters degree and PhD degree levels;
A clear defined framework that will guide and give direction to the management of the internship programme within the Institute;
A critical bridge between the world of study and the work place for young professionals; and
One of the strategies to meet EISA's staffing needs from time to time.

to create an opportunity for students who have just finished their studies and/or those in the process of completing to familiarise themselves with the working environment and gain practical experience;
to assist EISA in its effort and vision of capacity building by empowering young people to gain experience and prepare themselves for the labour market.

Internship will be offered only in line with EISA's programmes and activities;
A restricted number of interns would be allowed at the institute for a specific period of time taking into account considerations of space, mentorship and equipment;
In a situation where there are many students seeking for internship a short list and interviews of candidates shall be conducted and managed by the respective Heads of Department with assistance from Human Resources Department;
Interns will be assigned to relevant department /manager for supervision throughout the internship period. Therefore, each department at EISA:

shall request the engagement of an intern after consultation with the management of the institution;
shall make provision to accommodate its interns;
shall ensure that interns have work to do and are afforded quality supervision;
shall ensure that the interns are aware of their rights, obligations and responsibilities;
shall ensure that professional competencies of the intern are enhanced by allocating the intern lesser or no administrative tasks.

Preference for internship will be given to students from Southern Africa and Africa.

EISA shall enter into a contract with an intern following a successful application;
The contract will be binding to both parties for the duration of the internship;
The application of the intern shall be backed up by a supporting letter from his/her institution;
The contract period shall range between a minimum of three (3) months and a maximum of twelve (12) months.
Interns must receive a proper orientation, which must include both the philosophy and work practices of EISA;
Interns cannot represent EISA at any public events without the prior consent of management; and
Interns will be expected to adhere to all EISA's regulations, polices and procedures.

EISA shall provide the intern with a conducive working environment
EISA shall provide the intern with working space;
EISA shall provide requisite equipment for her/his internship and mentoring; and
EISA shall pay the intern a monthly stipend for the duration of the internship;

The intern shall demonstrate willingness to fully and actively participate in the learning experience in the institute by planning their programme with the Mentor;
The intern shall participate in the introduction and orientation programmes of the institute;
The intern shall avail himself/herself for relevant skills development intervention planned by the Institute; and
The Intern shall organise her/his own work-permit for South Africa.

Intern shall be paid a monthly stipend for the duration of the internship; and
EISA will be responsible for taking out insurance against accidents to or injury of all interns who are deployed by it.