The Thandulwazi Trust Maths and Science Academy (one of the prestigious schools of St Stithians College), in partnership with the FirstRand FirstJob Programme, has launched an exceptional 12-month internship drive. Located in Johannesburg North (Sandton), this initiative is designed to provide unemployed graduates with hands-on, practical experience within a premium, high-functioning educational and corporate shared services environment.
Position Details
- Employers: Thandulwazi Trust / St Stithians College / FirstRand FirstJob
- Duration: 12 Months (01 July 2026 – 30 June 2027)
- Location: Lyme Park, Sandton (40 Peter Place)
- Reference Number: SS-345
- Closing Date: Apply urgently (Posted 14 May 2026)
Open Internship Tracks
Interns will be embedded directly into St Stithians College’s Shared Services teams, matching their academic backgrounds:
- End User Computer Engineer (2 Positions): IT support, desktop infrastructure, and connectivity.
- Procurement: Supply chain operations, vendor coordination, and sourcing.
- Finance: Accounting processes, ledger assistance, and financial administration.
- Project Management: Coordinating organizational tasks and institutional projects.
- Admission and Marketing: Public relations, brand management, and student enrollment processes.
- Human Resources (HR): Talent coordination, personnel files, and employee relations support.
- Risk and Compliance: Policy tracking, institutional legal frameworks, and safety auditing.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB): Social transformation initiatives and institutional alignment projects.
Minimum Requirements
To secure a place in this FirstJob-backed program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Education: Minimum of a completed Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree.
- Citizenship: South African Citizen.
- Age: Between 19 and 34 years.
- Proximity: Must reside within 50 km of the St Stithians Campus in Sandton.
- Status: Not currently a full-time student and completely available for full-time corporate hours.
- Exclusion: Must never have been part of a prior graduate internship or learnership scheme.
- Screening: Consent to comprehensive background checks (Credit and Criminal).
- Employment Equity: Priority given to designated groups and individuals living with disabilities.
Potential Interview Questions
Institutional Alignment & Culture
- “St Stithians operates with a strong ethos of community development and excellence. Why do you want to start your career inside an educational shared services environment rather than a standard corporate firm?”
- Why they ask: They want to ensure you respect the academy’s foundational values and holistic community culture.
- “This internship is backed by FirstRand FirstJob. What are your core professional goals over the next 12 months, and how will you measure your own success?”
- Why they ask: They look for highly motivated individuals who treat the internship as a serious career accelerator.
Role-Specific Scenarios
- “For IT/End User Engineeering: A classroom projector and a teacher’s laptop disconnect from the network right before a major lesson. How do you prioritize and systematically troubleshoot this issue under a tight timeline?”
- Why they ask: Educational spaces require rapid, patient, and logical technical interventions.
- “For Finance/Procurement/Risk: Why is maintaining meticulous documentation and strict compliance vital when dealing with school funds or supplier contracts?”
- Why they ask: Compliance and audit tracking are high priorities in institutional administrative environments.
Required Documents & How to Apply
Ensure your application packet is meticulously compiled. You must submit:
- A detailed, professional CV.
- A minimum of two (2) character reference letters (e.g., from a university lecturer, teacher, community leader, or religious leader).
- A certified copy of your highest qualification (Certification must not be older than 3 months).
- A certified copy of your ID (Certification must not be older than 3 months).
Apply directly via the official St Stithians College online vacancy portal using reference number SS-345