THE BRENTHURST FOUNDATION MACHEL-MANDELA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024 FOR YOUNG GRADUATES |NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATION|

The Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Programme will be open full-time for at least six months and the chosen candidate will be expected to take up the position by 1 June 2024. 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 operate directly with and help the Foundation’s staff on a range of tasks and activities, some of which will need foreign travel.

Application Deadline is on the 1st of April 2024.

Requirements for THE BRENTHURST FOUNDATION MACHEL-MANDELA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME.

• Under 30 years of age
• A Masters level degree
• Excellent spoken and written English. African and other languages would be an aid.
• Excellent communication skills
• Energetic and dependable, a self-starter who needs minimal supervision and oversight
• Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail
• Fluency in all essential IT skills
• Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset
• A passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and approaches to bolster Africa’s Economic performance.
• Broad knowledge of African politics and economics
• Understanding of the work of the Brenthurst Foundation

Submissions:

Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at [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 available to start.
• Details of where you saw the post advertised.

The deadline for applications is 1 April 2024. Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 1 May 2024, please assume your application to be unsuccessful.

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