University of the Free State (UFS): Internship Programme 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile a database with full details of tutors.
• Assist with ad hoc problem-solving where venues are concerned.
• Book venues and schedule online links for tutorial and training purposes.
• Resolve venue and online tutorial challenges.
• Assist tutors in specific modules with planning and implementing session plans.
• Capture attendance data on Oracle for reporting and research purposes.
• Assist TLCs (Teaching and learning Coordinators) with providing thorough, constructive feedback to tutors during observations.
• Assist with Ad-hoc claims for tutor payments.
• Liaise with tutors and develop an evaluation schedule for each semester.
• Distribute, collect, scan, and capture evaluation forms for reporting purposes.
• Assist with portfolio assessments and session plan submissions on Blackboard.
• Assist the programme with carrying out research initiatives.
   

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven computer skills, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and can manage events/processes effectively and independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Basic qualitative research skills.
• Tutoring or academic facilitator experience in Higher Education.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/B-Tech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7. 
• Living a commutable distance from the UFS Qwaqwa Campus.
• The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
• The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
• The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.