Join the Nelson Mandela Foundation team. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on memory, dialogue and legacy work.

• CLOSING DATE: Friday, 17 March
• COMPANY NAME: Nelson Mandela Foundation
• LOCATION: South Africa

Internships Programme Details

The Nelson Mandela Foundation team are committed facilitators of his living legacy, and they are mandated to promote his lifelong vision of freedom and equality for all.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Under 30 years of age
• 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 are 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 (please consult the website: www.thebrenthurstfoundtion.org)

How to Submit Your Application:

Please address your application to info@thebrenthurstfoundation.org quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Internship’ in the subject line.

You will need to send:

An up-to-date CV with referees’ details. A cover 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. Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 31 December, please assume your application to be unsuccessful.