The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture division is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2025-2026 internship programme funded by the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).
This programme offers 17 internship positions across various departments within the University of Johannesburg and host organisations. The programme provides recent graduates with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop vital skills in arts and culture –related fields.
Internship areas include:
- Copywriting (3 positions)
- Multimedia (1 positions)
- Hospitality (3 positions)
- Administration (3 positions)
Internship Details:
Copywriting Internship
Interns will receive mentorship in writing copy for social media campaigns, advertisements, and media statements, as well as magazine and online articles. The internship aims to develop computer literacy, writing proficiency, creative thinking, innovation, planning, and organisational abilities, as well as a strong sense of professional work ethic.
Minimum requirements: A postgraduate degree or relevant qualification in journalism or copywriting from a public university.
Multimedia Internship
Interns will be trained in animating content and images for social media advertising and archiving, recording and editing interviews, and compiling show reels for advertisement. The internship focuses on building computer literacy, editing and filming skills, animation, creative thinking, innovation, planning, and organisational skills.
Minimum requirements: A postgraduate degree or relevant qualification in multimedia from a public university.
Administration Internship
Interns will receive mentorship in administrative functions and systems related to programme and project planning and implementation. The goal is to strengthen computer literacy, planning and coordination skills, communication, creative thinking, innovation, and a strong work ethic.
Minimum requirements: A postgraduate degree or relevant qualification in performing arts or administration from a public university.
Hospitality Internship
The intern will be mentored in tourism and hospitality, including managing travel agencies, tour operations, and destination marketing, ensuring that travellers have enriching experiences while promoting various attractions, such as historical sites, natural wonders, and cultural events. Hospitality management, on the other hand, deals with the operational aspects of providing services in establishments such as hotels, restaurants, resorts, and event venues. It emphasises guest satisfaction, quality service, and overall customer experience. The internship aims to develop event planning and coordination, computer literacy, communication, creative thinking, innovation, and positive work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or degree or above relevant qualification in hospitality and tourism management.
Important Dates & Info:
Start date: 1 December 2025
Duration: 12 months
Monthly stipend: R5,000.00 (subject to statutory deductions)
Applications close: 3rd November 2025 at 12:00 (midday)
- No late applications will be accepted
For enquiries: Please send your questions to leonieob@uj.ac.za
About UJ Arts & Culture
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), delivers world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned with UJ’s vision as an international university of choice anchored in Africa. It offers a diverse range of arts platforms across all four UJ campuses, engaging students, staff, alumni, and the public with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists across the arts spectrum. FADA provides programmes in eight creative disciplines and hosts prestigious research centres, including the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art & Visual Culture and the Visual Identities in Art & Design Research Centre.
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).