The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme 2025 at Brenthurst Foundation

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 Machel-Mandela Internship programme offers an opportunity for a graduate to participate in the work of one of Africa’s leading think tanks, including participating in the organisation of events, the writing of papers and op-eds and other policy work.

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 February 2025. 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.

• Table of Content
• About Brenthurst Foundation
• The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme
• Requirements for The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme Qualification
• 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.

The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme

Aim and Benefits of The Machel-Mandela Internship Programme

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 The Machel-Mandela 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)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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

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.

For more details,visit Brenthurst Foundation website