The Publishers’ Association of South Africa is offering exciting internship opportunities for individuals who want to develop their career in the Book Publishing Industry. The programme is funded by FP & M Seta (Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education Training Authority).
Purpose:
Development of human resource capacity in the publishing industry; addressing the needs as articulated in the Fibre, Processing and Manufacturing SETA (Sector Education & Training Authority) with regard to the demographics of the country; and Increasing the employability of unemployed, qualified graduates.
Description:
• The Internship Programme is a structured placement programme and the custodianship of the Publishers’ Association of South Africa.
• Duration: 6 months (February 2015 to July 2015).
• Interns will be paid a monthly stipend.
• The internship will be with contracted publishing companies which are in the Education, Trade and Academic Sectors.
• Interns will sign a contract which will commit them to the period and conditions of involvement and employment.
Requirements:
• Individuals who want to work and develop book publishing as a career;
• Tertiary qualifications in the publishing or similar field – with a clear desire for upskilling;
Individuals who are:
eager to learn
proactive
independent thinkers
assertive and
enjoy language and communication.
Applications to be submitted to pasa@publishsa.co.za or via fax 021 -762-2763
Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2014
Note:
1. The internship appointments will be in accordance with the employment equity
requirements of the FP&M SETA.
2. Interviews and placements will take place in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
