The University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture is inviting applications for internships funded by the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).
In addition, UJ Arts & Culture is pleased to announce that further internship opportunities have been made available for the 2027-2028 period. This expansion is intended to broaden access to workplace opportunities, enabling more young people to gain valuable experience, develop their skills and explore career pathways within the arts and culture sector.
At UJ Arts & Culture, we are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for young people to build their skills, gain practical experience and pursue careers in the creative and cultural industries.
A range of internships are available at arts and culture organisations including:
- UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) – Interns will be based at the UJ Arts Centre Building on the Kingsway Campus in Auckland Park.
- UJ School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) – Interns will be based at the UJ School of Tourism and Hospitality Building on the Bunting Campus in Auckland Park.
There are 15 internships available related to:
- Lighting Technician (2)
- Sound Technician (2)
- Performing Arts Administration (1)
- Arts Centre Back-end Chef (2)
- Arts Centre front-end (Waiters) (4)
- STH back end and front end (4)
Internships will commence in February 2027 and run for a period of 12 months. Recent graduates with relevant qualifications are eligible to apply. Applications will close on 18th November 2026 at midday (12:00), and no late applications will be accepted. Applicants will be paid a monthly stipend of R5000.00 (subject to statutory deductions).
Internships Details:
Sound Technician Internship
The intern will be mentored on technical knowledge, including assembling, operating, and maintaining the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix, or reproduce sound. The aim of the internship is to develop strong balanced hearing ability, technical knowledge of electricity and electronics, knowledge of the capabilities of different types of sound equipment, attention to detail, understanding of health and safety requirements, good communication, creative thinking, innovation, planning and organising skills and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or degree or above relevant qualification in sound technology
Lighting Technician Internship
The intern will be mentored on technical knowledge, including assembling, operating and maintaining the technical equipment used for stage lighting. The aim of the internship is to develop strong ability and technical knowledge of theatre lighting, knowledge of the capabilities of different types of lighting equipment, attention to detail and understand health and safety requirements, good communication, creative thinking, innovation, planning and organising skills and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or degree or above relevant qualification in lighting technology.
Administration Internship
The intern will be mentored on administrative functions and systems related to the internal programme and project planning and implementation. The internship’s aim is to develop administrative skills, specifically computer literacy, planning and coordination skills, communication skills, creative thinking, innovation, and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or degree or above relevant qualification in performing arts.
Hospitality Internship
The chef intern works under the direct supervision of the executive chef, sous chef, or station chefs to gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen at the School of Tourism & Hospitality’s and UJ Art Centre. This role is designed for culinary students or entry-level cooks focused on mastering foundational techniques (organising and preparing ingredients before cooking), portion control, and station maintenance. Key responsibilities include food preparation, station support, sanitation and safety, inventory and stock control, plating service and skills development.
The waiter intern will support the front-of-house operations at the School of Tourism & Hospitality’s and UJ Art Centre for commercial and training restaurants. The role requires an enthusiastic and service-orientated individual with a passion for hospitality, guest satisfaction, and professional service delivery.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or degree or above relevant qualification in hospitality and tourism management.
For enquiries, send an email to ujarts@uj.ac.za. For more information about UJ Arts & Culture, visit arts.uj.ac.za
About UJ Arts & Culture
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts.
In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA (www.uj.ac.za/fada) offers programmes in eight creative disciplines, in Art, Design and Architecture, as well as playing home to the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art & Visual Culture, and the Visual Identities in Art & Design Research Centre. The faculty has a strong focus on sustainability and relevance, and engages actively with the dynamism, creativity and diversity of Johannesburg in imagining new approaches to art and design education.
About UJ School of Tourism and Hospitality
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
The School of Tourism & Hospitality develops future-fit leadership for the Tourism & Hospitality sector by providing both high-quality programme offerings as well as facilities, which host functions and events. These commercial facilities and services add to the high-quality teaching & learning environment that the students are exposed to.
About Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA)
The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is one of the 21 SETAs established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) in 2001.CATHSSETA was formally known as the Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Authority (THETA) until 1 April 2012, when we became the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority. Our mandate is to facilitate skills development within our sub-sectors through the disbursement of grants for learning programmes and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS).