East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Internships 2024 / 2025

East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2024 / 2025.

Application Closing Date: 13 September 2024

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

The East London Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd (ELIDZ) is a State-Owned Corporation established under the South African Industrial Development Zones Programme, now part of the South African Special Economic Zones Programme. ELIDZ’s mission is to develop, operate, and maintain modern infrastructure to attract strategic investments to the region.

ELIDZ is offering an exciting internship programme aimed at providing practical experience in various fields over a period of up to 24 months. This opportunity is available to South African citizens, especially those from the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. Preference will also be given to top academic performers and persons with disabilities.

Internship Opportunities and Qualifications Required:

1. Science and Technology Park: Laboratory

• Qualification: M+3 in Microbiology / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Food Technology
• Number of Interns: 4

1. Marketing & Corporate Communications

• Qualification: M+3 in Corporate Communications / Media Studies / Journalism / Public Relations
• Number of Interns: 1

1. Financial Management

• Qualification: M+3 in Accounting / Financial Accounting
• Number of Interns: 3

1. Business Analyst

• Qualification: M+3 in Economics / Economic Sciences
• Number of Interns: 1

1. Supply Chain Management

• Qualification: M+3 in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
• Number of Interns: 1

1. Science and Technology Park: Research

• Qualification: M+3 in Agricultural Economics / Economics
• Number of Interns: 1

1. Quality Management

• Qualification: M+3 in Quality Management / Quality Assurance / Process Engineering / Software Development
• Number of Interns: 1

1. Management Accounting

• Qualification: M+3 in Management Accounting / Management & Cost Accounting
• Number of Interns: 2

1. Maintenance and Facilities Administrator

• Qualification: M+3 in Office Management and Technology / Office Administration / Business Administration
• Number of Interns: 1

1. Electrical Engineering: Maintenance and Facilities
   • Qualification: M+3 in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
   • Number of Interns: 1
2. Information Communication and Technology
   • Qualification: M+3 in Information Technology / Computer Science / Information Systems
   • Number of Interns: 2

Eligibility Criteria:

• Academic Qualification: Applicants must have completed relevant studies and hold the required qualifications.
• Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen, with preference given to residents of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
• Disability Consideration: Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons with disabilities.
• Employment Status: Applicants must be unemployed, not studying full-time, and should not have relevant work experience or have participated in any other internship programme.
• Age Limit: Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 35 years.

How to apply

To apply, email the following documents:

• Application letter clearly stating the area of exposure you are applying for
• CV
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• Academic record (mandatory)

Send your application to: [email protected]

Note: The closing date for applications is 13 September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The ELIDZ reserves the right not to make any appointments.

This internship programme offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the growth and development of the East London region. Don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career!