Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program for Young Graduates 2024

Eligibility Criteria

• 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’seconomic performance.
• Broad knowledge of African politics and economics
• Familiarity with the work of the Brenthurst Foundation

Offered Benefits

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.

Application Process

• Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Internship’ in the subject line.
• The deadline for applications is 1 April 2024. Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidateswillbecontacted. If you have not heard from us by 1 May 2024, please assume your application to be unsuccessful.

Required Documents:

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 skillsyou 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.
• T?he earliest date you would be available to start.
• D?etails of where you saw the post advertised.