Institute for Justice and Reconciliation Sustained Dialogue Internship, South Africa

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates need to have

• Knowledge of how to operate audio-visual gadgets;
• Good communication skills;
• Understanding of grassroots communities in South Africa;
• Good writing skills;

They also need to possess

• Computer literacy in all aspects of MS Office
• General Administrative Skills
• Ability to use initiative and judgment.
• Good time management skills
• Attention to detail

Furthermore, they need to be

• Fluent in a minimum of two of the eleven official languages in South Africa. Fluency in one of the indigenous languages will be an advantage;
• Confident and time conscious;
• Aware of socio-political issues in South Africa;
• Pro-active, responsible and accountable.

Very Important 

Educational Requirements

Qualifications: Honours degree (or in the process of completing an Honours degree) in Social Science, politics or a related discipline.

Offered Benefits

The IJR Sustained Dialogue Internship Programme is a paid internship.

Application Process

• Submit your cover letter, a CV with two contactable references
• If you have not heard from the institute by the end of May, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful.
• Applications are encouraged from historically disadvantaged individuals.

  Additional Comments

  This position will only be offered to South African nationals or candidates with permanent residence status in South Africa.

  How to Apply

  All applications should be sent to Felicity Harrison f.harrison@ijr.org.za