The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel Mandela Internship, a fellowship named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel.
The 2025 Machel Mandela Internship aims to be the most prestigious internship 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.
The Machel Mandela Internship offers an all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation. Other work–related expenses are also covered.
Fact About The Machel Mandela Internship
1. Legacy of Greatness: The Machel Mandela Internship is named after Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner, and his wife Graça Machel, a renowned humanitarian.
2. Africa’s Most Prestigious Internship: The Machel Mandela Fellowship aims to be the most prestigious internship in Africa, attracting top talent from across the continent.
3. Shaping Africa’s Future: The fellowship focuses on nurturing Africa’s future leaders, equipping them with skills and knowledge to drive economic development and growth.
4. Global Reach: Although based in Johannesburg, the fellowship welcomes applicants from all over Africa and beyond, fostering a global network of young leaders.
5. Holistic Development: Fellows engage in diverse projects, from research papers to event hosting, developing a broad range of skills, from writing to event management.
6. Mentorship Opportunity: Fellows work closely with experienced staff at the Brenthurst Foundation, gaining valuable mentorship and guidance.
7. All-Expenses-Paid: The fellowship covers all living expenses, including accommodation and a monthly stipend, allowing fellows to focus on their work.
8. Gateway to Success: Past fellows have gone on to excel in various fields, including politics, business, and academia, demonstrating the fellowship’s potential to launch careers.
9. Unique Networking Opportunities: Fellows interact with influential leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, expanding their professional networks.
10. Transformative Experience: The fellowship offers a life-changing opportunity for young leaders to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and shape Africa’s future.
Details For 2025 Machel Mandela Internship Program
The Brenthurst Foundation Machel Mandela Internship Programme 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 February 2025.
The Fellow may be from South Africa or farther afield. They will be based at the Brenthurst Foundation’s headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg.
Fellows will work directly with and assist the Foundation’s staff on a range of projects and activities, some of which will require foreign travel.
The Fellow is expected to perform a wide range of tasks from writing a discussion paper on a topic related to economic development to assisting with the hosting of events and mucking in with office chores.
Requirements For 2025 Machel Mandela Internship Program
To be considered for the Machel Mandela fellowship, you must be:
- 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)
Rewards For 2025 Machel Mandela Internship Program
The Machel Mandela Internship offers the following rewards to the selected candidates;
- 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.
Documents Required For 2025 Machel Mandela Internship Program
To be considered for the Machel Mandela Internship, you will need to send:
- 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 writing sample – this can be any piece of work, for example an essay or a published article, of any length.
- The earliest date you would be able to start.
- Details of where you saw the post advertised.
How To Apply For 2025 Machel Mandela Internship Program
Interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below to submit your application;
- Click on the button below to visit the internship webpage
- Compile your application documents and forward by email
- Please address your application via an electronic mail to Ms Leila Jack at leila.jack@thebrenthurstfoundation.org quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Fellow Internship’ in the subject line.
- Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 31 December 2024, please assume your application unfortunately to be unsuccessful.