Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Parliamentary Research Programme 2025 for South Africans

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung supports internships in the South African Parliament called the Parliamentary Research Programme. This program enables participants to learn how politics and parliament function. As part of the programme, participants work within a political party’s research and communications team in Parliament.

• Table of Content
• About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
• Parliamentary Research Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Parliamentary Research Programme
• Requirements for Parliamentary Research Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation. In Germany, 16 regional offices offer a wide variety of civic education conferences and events. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The foundation’s headquarters are situated in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, and also in Berlin. There, an additional conference center, named “The Academy”, was opened in 1998. We are proud to bear the name of Konrad Adenauer. The first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany’s name and principles are our guidelines, duty, and obligation. Establ... continue reading

Parliamentary Research Programme

Aim and Benefits of Parliamentary Research Programme

• A full-time, four-month placement as a researcher for a political party at Parliament in Cape Town (11 August – 12 December 2025).
• KAS pays a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses and required travel. The stipend amount is at internship level.

Requirements for Parliamentary Research Programme Qualification

• Individuals with tertiary qualifications in economics, law, politics, media, communications, journalism and related fields. Law and economics are particularly encouraged.
• Outstanding academic performance, personal suitability, political and social commitment. We expect candidates to have a broad general education and a strong interest in political issues, a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights and to exercise tolerance with regard to different-minded people. Strong writing skills and ability to work under pressure are of particular interest, as is the ability to work in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must have at minimum graduated from a 3-year degree, have the right to work in South Africa and be available full time (40 hours a week).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit KAS Fellowship webpage