Machel-Mandela Internship Programme 2025 (Stipend available)

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About Machel-Mandela Internship Programme

The Machel-Mandela Internship programme offers an opportunity for a graduate to participate in the work of one of Africa's leading think tanks, including participating in the organisation of events, the writing of papers and op-eds and other policy work.

The internship will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment by February 1, 2025. The intern may be from South Africa or farther afield. They will be based at the Brenthurst Foundation's headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg. Interns will work directly with and assist the Foundation's staff on a range of projects and activities, some of which will require foreign travel.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Brenthurst Foundation

Benefits of Machel-Mandela Internship Programme

• An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation, if required (subject to Foundation policy), will be provided. Other work related expenses may also be covered subject to agreement with the Foundation.

Machel-Mandela Internship Programme Requirements

• Applicant should be under 30 years of age.
• A Masters level degree.
• Excellent spoken and written English. African and other languages would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and reliable, a self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management.
• Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail.
• Fluency in all basic IT skills.
• Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset.
• A passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and strategies to strengthen Africa's economic performance.
• Broad knowledge of African politics and economics.
• Familiarity with the work of the Brenthurst Foundation.

Application Date and Process

Please address your application to [email protected] quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Internship’ in the subject line.

You will need to send:

An up-to-date CV with referees’ details. A covering letter – no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear.

A writing sample – this can be any piece of work, for example an essay or a published article, of any length.

The earliest date you would be able to start.

Details of where you saw the post advertised.

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2024. Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from them by 31 December 2024 , please assume your application to be unsuccessful.

Application Deadline

15 October, 2024

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