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Nelson Mandela Foundation Internships 2019 for young South Africans

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Nelson Mandela Foundation Internships 2019 Program for South Africans

The Nelson Mandela Foundation Internships program  invites the previously disadvantaged unemployed South African youth between 18-35 years of age, with relevant Degree / National Diploma qualifications. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract. Interns will receive a monthly stipend.

Communications & Marketing Internship Job Specification

Responsibilities:

  • Produce creative communications content that can be packaged to suit different needs within the organisation including but not limited to the media database health, annual report, fact sheets, website and social media platforms, short digital updates or newsletters and media monitoring.
  • Installation of branding materials, maintenance of the media database as well as supporting with merchandise sales.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:

  • Hold a qualification in communications or journalism (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the communications programme at NMF);
  • Be recently graduated with little or no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
  • Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
  • Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
  • Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;

Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel, Facebook, website design, Instagram, Twitter, Google apps)
Show a demonstrated ability to multi-task and ability to prioritize across multiple projects and social media platforms
Ability to write for public consumption.

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Archives Internship Job Specification

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Accessioning, processing, sorting and maintaining physical and digital archival materials according to archival standards;
  • Updating and standardising metadata relating to NMF collections;
  • Assisting in the implementation of various special projects, including digitisation, publication development, and exhibition preparation, as required;
  • Responding and assisting researchers who consult the archive.
  • Assisting with exhibition tours on occasion
  • Participating and assisting with various NMF activities as required by all staff members

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:

  • Hold a qualification in information studies, history or heritage management (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the archival programme at NMF);
  • Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
  • Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
  • Have some experience of working with archival collections, and an understanding of the need for careful handling of archival material and artifacts – preferable
  • Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
  • Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
  • Be competent in Microsoft Office software;
  • Be fit and able to lift archive boxes and move loaded carts.

Dialogue Internship Job Specification

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Assisting dialogue team on logistics on upcoming events including managing registers, templates and other logistical issues
  • Planning and coordination of travel logistics
  • Taking minutes of meetings and writing donor reports
  • Assisting with research on key focus areas for the dialogue programme
  • Assisting in providing content to various departments
  • Data capturing
  • Transcription
  • Minute taking
  • Interviewing
  • Adhoc tasks

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:

  • Hold a qualification in the social sciences (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the Dialogue programme at NMF);
  • Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
  • Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
  • Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
  • Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
  • Be competent in Microsoft Office software;

CEO’s Office Internship Job Specification

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support our the CEO’s office programme directors with the day to day follow up of their various tasks and responsibilities:
  • Office admin tasks: welcome guests, arrange meeting rooms, prepare meetings, incoming calls, etc.
  • Event management: logistics, registrations, materials, catering, follow up, etc
  • Partner support: agenda management, meeting planning & minutes, CRM updates, distribution of board meeting packs, etc.
  • Research and content development support
  • Assist with project management
  • Ad-hoc administrative duties

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:

  • Hold a qualification in Office management or business studies (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the support services/CEO’s Office at the NMF);
  • Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
  • Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
  • Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
  • Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
  • Be competent in Microsoft Office software;
  • Bee pro-active, flexible and service minded
  • Have a strong eye for detail and a sense of quality

Mandela Day Internship Job Specification

Responsibilities:

  • Support the overall execution of the Mandela Day Campaign both internally and externally.
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding activities in line with Mandela Day Campaigns.
  • Assist Director: Outreach & Special Projects with strategies ways to secure funds for the needs of the selected site.
  • Operationalise the implementation donor support to NMF needs and ensure approved and assigned plans are implemented.
  • Address enquiries and requests regarding Mandela Day from all stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Support all Mandela Day campaigns and activations, internally and externally, with relevant Public Relations and Communications.
  • Provide full support to the Events Coordinator regarding events related to Mandela Day Campaign.
  • Provide support for the institutional marketing function.

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Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the NMF internship, applicants must:

  • Hold a qualification in Public Relations or Communications (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the communications programme at NMF);
  • Be recently graduated with little or no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
  • Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
  • Must have a demonstrated ability to leverage on South African student body organisations
  • Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
  • Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel, Facebook, website design, Instagram, Twitter, Google apps)
  • Show a demonstrated ability to multi-task and ability to prioritize across multiple projects and social media platforms
  • Must be able to attend and coordinate after-hours events.

Note: Only Graduates who have not previously taken part in any internship programme are invited to apply.

Applications should be sent to the following address: hr@nelsonmandela.org

Enquiries should be directed to Ms B.S Mzondeki 011 547 5600.

Closing Date: 1 June 2019. Fill in this application form.

Note: Preference may be given to applicants who reside in the Gauteng region.

Visit the  Nelson Mandela Foundation Internships 2019 Website

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