{"id":8432,"date":"2023-02-21T12:06:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T12:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=8432"},"modified":"2023-02-21T12:07:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T12:07:02","slug":"the-machel-mandela-internship-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/the-machel-mandela-internship-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nelson-Mandela.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nelson-Mandela.png 306w, https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Nelson-Mandela-300x161.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Machel-Mandela Internship programme aims to be the most prestigious of its kind in Africa.&nbsp; It helps sharpen the Brenthurst Foundation\u2019s focus on Africa\u2019s burgeoning youth population and helps nurture Africa\u2019s future leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. &nbsp;&nbsp;The intern may be from South Africa or farther afield. They will be based at the Brenthurst Foundation\u2019s headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg. Interns will work directly with and assist the Foundation\u2019s staff on a range of projects and activities, some of which will require foreign travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation, if required (subject to Foundation policy) will be provided. Other work\u2013related expenses may also be covered subject to agreement with the Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Under 30 years of age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-A Masters level degree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Excellent spoken and written English. &nbsp;African and other languages would be an asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Excellent communication skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Enthusiastic and reliable, a self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Fluency in all basic IT skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-A passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and strategies to strengthen Africa&#8217;s economic performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Broad knowledge of African politics and economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Familiarity with the work of the Brenthurst Foundation (please consult the website : www.thebrenthurstfoundtion.org)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submissions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at leila.jack@thebrenthurstfoundation.org quoting \u2018Machel-Mandela Internship\u2019 in the subject line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to send:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An up-to-date CV with referees\u2019 details. A covering letter \u2013 no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\ufeff covering letter &#8211; no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A writing sample \u2013 this can be any piece of work, for example an essay or a published article, of any length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\ufeffhe earliest date you would be able to start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D\ufeffetails of where you saw the post advertised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The deadline for applications is 31 March 2023. Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. &nbsp;&nbsp;If you have not heard from us by 1 May, please assume your application to be unsuccessful.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme, named in honour of former South<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-internship"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme - 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