Brenthurst Foundation 2023 Internship Programme for African Graduates

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.

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.

• About Brenthurst Foundation
• Brenthurst Foundation Internship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Brenthurst Foundation Internship Programme
• Requirements for Brenthurst Foundation Internship Programme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Brenthurst Foundation

The Foundation was created to build on the Oppenheimers' Brenthurst Initiative of August 2003. The Initiative was designed to instigate a debate in South Africa around policy strategies to achieve higher rates of economic expansion. Today the Foundation now has a wider African focus and aims to find ways to draw the investment needed for continental regeneration and prosperity The organization intends to make a worthwhile contribution to economic growth in Africa by creating an environment conducive to positive economic change in order to strengthen the importance of Africa in the global m... read more

Brenthurst Foundation Internship Programme

• Type College School
• OrganisationBrenthurst Foundation
• Country to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline March 31, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Brenthurst Foundation Internship Programme

• 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.

Requirements for Brenthurst Foundation Internship Programme 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)

Documents Required for Application

• 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.
• A? covering 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.
• T?he earliest date you would be able to start.
• D?etails of where you saw the post advertised.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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