Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program for Africans, SA 2023

The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel.

The internship will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment by 1 June 2023.   The intern may be from South Africa or farther afield. They will be based at the Brenthurst Foundation’s headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg. Interns will work directly with and assist the Foundation’s staff on a range of projects and activities, some of which will require foreign travel.

• Table of Content
• About Brenthurst Foundation
• Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program
• Requirements for Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Brenthurst Foundation

Born in 2004, the Brenthurst Foundation was established by the Oppenheimer family to build on the work of the Brenthurst Initiative of 2003. This was a programme that instigated debate around policy strategies in South Africa to accelerate economic expansion. Today the debate continues across the continent, driven by the sharing of ideas, data, and experiences.

Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program

The Machel-Mandela Internship programme aims to be the most prestigious of its kind in Africa.  It helps sharpen the Brenthurst Foundation’s focus on Africa’s burgeoning youth population and helps nurture Africa’s future leaders.

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.

Requirements for Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program Qualification

-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'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)

Interview date, Process and Venue for Brenthurst Foundation Machel-Mandela Internship Program

The deadline for applications is 31 March 2023. Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

 If you have not heard from us by 1 May, please assume your application to be unsuccessful.

Documents Required for Application

You will need to send:

1. An up-to-date CV
2. A? covering letter
3. A writing sample – example an essay or a published article, of any length.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at [email protected] quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Internship’ in the subject line.

You will need to send:

1. An up-to-date CV with referees’ details. A covering letter – no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear.
2. A? covering letter - no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear.
3. A writing sample – this can be any piece of work, for example an essay or a published article, of any length.
4. T?he earliest date you would be able to start.
5. D?etails of where you saw the post advertised.

 For more details visit: Brenthurst Foundation website.