Science and Technology Park: Research

East London IDZ; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local research facility is offering an internship targeted at candidates with an M+ 3 qualification in Agricultural Economics or Economics. Applicants must be South African citizens, ideally from Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, aged between 18 and 35. Candidates should not be studying full-time or have relevant work experience. The internship aims to give preference to academically top-performing candidates, especially those with disabilities. Applications are due by February 04, 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant studies must have been completed.
• Preference is given to South African citizens from Buffalo City Municipal.

Responsibilities

• Candidates must not be studying full-time.
• Candidates must be unemployed and aged between 18 - 35 years.

Education

M+ 3 Qualification in Agricultural Economics / Economics

Job description

Job Location : East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Application Deadline : February 04, 2026

Area of Exposure Qualification Required

Science and Technology Park: Research

• M+ 3 Qualification in Agricultural Economics / Economics

Other Requirements:

• Relevant studies must have been completed.
• South African citizen (preference will be given to applicants from Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality).
• The ELIDZ is committed to giving preference to suitably qualified persons with Disabilities in the relevant respective areas of the internship.
• You must not be studying full-time.
• You must be unemployed
• You must not have relevant experience pertaining to your field of study
• You must not have participated in any other internship programme.
• Preference will be given to top performers academically.
• You must be between the ages of 18 - 35 years

The closing date for applications is 04 February 2026