Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) Internships (Johannesburg, Gauteng) South Africa 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

10 March 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is offering internship opportunities to unemployed South African youth with relevant qualifications. Interns will receive a monthly stipend during the course of the programme.

The following internship programmes are currently available:
Communications, Marketing & PR Internship
Interns will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:

Production of creative communications content that can be packaged to suit different needs within the organisation – including pitching, writing, and documenting stories for the Foundations social media platforms, websites, and newsletter (can be written, photographic, video based, curatorial etc).
Assisting with creating marketing campaigns to support the Foundation’s programmes and initiatives.
Conducting research on thematic areas the Foundation’s work, digital and social media trend analysis, as well as news monitoring and social listening.
Performing general administration duties to support of the department’s goals.

Production & Editing Internship
Duties of this internship role have not been disclosed.

Archives & Research Internship
Interns will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:

Accessioning, processing, sorting, and maintaining physical and digital archival materials, in accordance with archival standards.
Updating and standardising metadata in relation to NMF collections.
Providing assistance with implementing various special projects, including digitisation, publication development, and exhibition preparation, as required.
Responding and assisting researchers who consult the archive.
Providing assistance with exhibition tours on occasion.
Taking part in and assisting with various NMF activities as required by all staff members.

CEO’s Office Internship
Interns will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:

Prepare and disseminate correspondence, memos, and forms
File and update contact information of employees - HR and external partners
Support and facilitate the completion of regular reports – (Follow up on reviewed/ signed minutes)
Document expenses and hand in reports – (reconciliations)
Draft minutes and following up on action items for the IP & Governance as well as EXCO
Assist receptionist when required

Finance & Procurement Internship
Interns will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:

Shadowing members of the finance department as they perform their duties
Providing assistance with research, filling, data entry and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
Working on SAP system
Performing additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations
Assist receptionist when required

Mandela Day & Outreach Internship
Interns will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:

Assist the Mandela Day and Outreach team with logistics and planning for all departmental events/ activations and workshops.
Providing support for planning and coordination of travel logistics.
Minute taking for meetings and contributing to departmental/ donor reports.
Providing assistance with research on key focus areas for the Mandela Day and Outreach Programme.
Providing support for stakeholder relations for the department.
Working closely alongside other departments to align activities and ensure that departmental plans are shared on time with relevant the department(s).
Capturing and collating data from various sources.
Work will be related to, but not limited to, the focus area of Food and Nutrition in South Africa, regionally and internationally.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Communications, Marketing & PR Internship

Must be a South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Must be unemployed
Preference may be given to candidates residing in Gauteng region, as well as candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and candidates living with disabilities
Must have completed a qualification in any of these fields: Communications, Journalism and or relevant writing or communications experience in the NGO sector, media, or marketing (or a related qualification that you can motivate relates to the work of the communications programme at NMF)
Must have recently graduated
Must have little or no full-time work experience – preference will be given to candidates who have NOT previously participated in an internship opportunity within a South African NGO
Must have excellent journalism and creative writing skills
Must be able to write for public consumption
Must be computer literate
Must have experience working in Microsoft Word & Excel, website design, Google apps, as well as on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Must be able to plan and prioritise work
Must be able to meet deadlines
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to work in a team
Must be a self-starter
Must be able to multitask
Must be able to prioritize across multiple projects and social media platforms
Must pay close attention to detail
Must be systematic and thorough when conducting work

Production & Editing

Must be a South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Must be unemployed
Preference may be given to candidates residing in Gauteng region, as well as candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and candidates living with disabilities
Must have completed a qualification in videography and editing and or relevant production experience in the creative industry, media etc (or a related qualification that you can motivate relates to the work of the communications programme at NMF)
Must have recently graduated
Must have little or no full-time work experience – preference will be given to candidates who have NOT previously participated in an internship opportunity within a South African NGO
Must have excellent photo and video editing software skills (Photoshop, InDesign, iMovie, Adobe etc.)
Must be computer literate
Must have experience working in Microsoft Word & Excel, website design, Google apps, as well as on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Must be able to write for public consumption
Must have an interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues
Must have an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa
Must be able to plan and prioritise work
Must be able to meet deadlines
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to multitask
Must be able to prioritize across multiple projects and social media platforms
Must pay close attention to detail
Must be systematic and thorough when conducting work

Archives & Research Internship

Must be a South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Must be unemployed
Preference may be given to candidates residing in Gauteng region, as well as candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and candidates living with disabilities
Must have completed a qualification in any of these fields: information studies, history, or heritage management (or a related qualification that you can motivate relates to the work of the archival programme at NMF)
Must have recently graduated
Must have little or no full-time work experience – preference will be given to candidates who have NOT previously participated in an internship opportunity within a South African NGO
Must have some experience with working with archival collections
Must have an understanding of the need for careful handling of archival material and artifacts (preferable)
Must be computer literate
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office software
Must be fit and able to lift archive boxes and move loaded carts
Must have an interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues
Must have an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa
Must be able to plan and prioritise work
Must be able to meet deadlines
Must be able to work independently
Must pay close attention to detail
Must be systematic and thorough when conducting work

CEO’s Office Internship

Must be a South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Must be unemployed
Preference may be given to candidates residing in Gauteng region, as well as candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and candidates living with disabilities
Must have completed one of these qualifications: BA or BA Law or final year student (or a related qualification that you can motivate relates to the work of CEO’s office at the NMF)
Must have recently graduated
Must have little or no full-time work experience – preference will be given to candidates who have NOT previously participated in an internship opportunity within a South African NGO
Must have an interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues
Must have an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa
Must be computer literate
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office software
Must have good file management skills and be able to convert documents from hard copy to soft copy
Must be able to plan and prioritise work
Must be able to meet deadlines
Must be able to work independently
Must be pro-active
Must be flexible
Must be service minded
Must pay close attention to detail
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and discernment
Must be committed to delivering a high quality of work
Must be systematic and thorough when conducting work

Finance & Procurement Internship

Must be a South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Must be unemployed
Preference may be given to candidates residing in Gauteng region, as well as candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and candidates living with disabilities
Must have completed a 3-year Bachelors Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification in either of these fields: Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Must be computer literate
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office software
Must have excellent administrative skills
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with all types of people at different levels
Must be able to carry out instructions effectively
Must have excellent communication skill – verbal and written

Mandela Day & Outreach Internship

Must be a South African citizen
Must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Must be unemployed
Preference may be given to candidates residing in Gauteng region, as well as candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and candidates living with disabilities
Must have completed a Social Science or Commerce qualification or be currently studying towards such a qualification
Must be computer literate
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office software
Must have an interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues
Must have an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa
Must be able to plan and prioritise work
Must be able to meet deadlines
Must be able to work independently
Must pay close attention to detail
Must be systematic and thorough when conducting work
Must be fluent in English and at least one other official South African language

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Applications must be submitted by email to: hr@nelsonmandela.org

Please indicate in the email subject line, which position you are applying for (e.g. "Production & Editing Internship Application")

Please submit the following documents with your application:

Full and updated Curriculum Vitae
Certified copy of your Identity Document
Certified copy of your completed qualification
Any other relevant supporting documentation

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 1999, when its Founder, Mr Nelson Mandela, stepped down as the President of South Africa. The Foundation is committed to promoting Mandela's vision of freedom and equality for all.

The NMF's founding principles include:
The creation, establishment, protection and preservation of a Centre of Memory about Mr Mandela, which contains an archive of the life and times, works, and writings of the Founder.
Convening dialogue around critical social issues, including particular issues regarding human rights and democracy, in order to contribute to a just society.
The promotion of, or engaging in, philosophical activities, including discussion regarding issues pertaining to human rights and democracy.
The raising of funds in furtherance of the Trust’s objectives.
The provision of support services to, or the promotion of the common interests of, public benefit organisations.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this programme, please contact the Nelson Mandela Foundation directly:
Contact person: Ms B.S Mzondeki
Telephone number: 011 547 5600