Recent graduates looking for experience in the arts or hospitality sector can now apply for 15 paid internships at the University of Johannesburg.
UJ Arts & Culture has announced its final application round for the 2027–2028 programme, funded by the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).
The internships start in February 2027 and run for 12 months. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R5,000, subject to statutory deductions. Applications close on 18 November 2026 at midday (12:00), and late submissions will not be accepted.
Which internships are available?
The positions cover backstage technical work, arts administration and hospitality. Applicants can choose from:
- Lighting technician: 2 positions
- Sound technician: 2 positions
- Performing arts administration: 1 position
- Arts Centre back-end chef: 2 positions
- Arts Centre front-end waiters: 4 positions
- School of Tourism and Hospitality back-end: 2 positions
- School of Tourism and Hospitality front-end: 2 positions
Placements will be at the UJ Arts Centre on the Kingsway Campus or the School of Tourism and Hospitality on the Bunting Campus, both in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.
Applicants must select only one internship option on the application form.
What will interns learn?
Sound and lighting interns will receive mentorship in setting up, operating and maintaining equipment used in performances. Their training will also cover safe working practices and the technical knowledge needed behind the scenes.
The administration internship focuses on the planning and day-to-day work behind arts programmes and projects, including coordination and communication.
In hospitality, chef interns will work under experienced kitchen staff on food preparation, kitchen safety and stock control. Front-of-house interns will gain experience in restaurant service and looking after guests at UJ’s commercial and training restaurants.
Who can apply?
The call is open to recent graduates with a relevant diploma, degree or higher qualification. The minimum qualification areas are:
- Sound technology for the sound technician internships
- Lighting technology for the lighting technician internships
- Performing arts for the administration internship
- Hospitality and tourism management for the hospitality internships
- For graduates trying to turn their studies into workplace experience, the programme provides a year to practise their skills with guidance from people already doing the work. Source: UJ Arts & Culture
How to apply
Complete the online application form [https://arts.uj.ac.za/uj-arts-culture-announces-cathsseta-internship-opportunities-for-2027-2028-final-round/] and upload your:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Qualifications
The form also asks for your contact details, where you will live during the internship and whether you have participated in a South African Government programme in the past year.
Submit your application before 12:00 on 18 November 2026. For enquiries, email ujarts@uj.ac.za.
