Nelson Mandela Foundation

Archives Internship

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Accessioning, processing, sorting and maintaining physical and digital archival materials according to archival standards;
  • Updating and standardising metadata relating to NMF collections;
  • Assisting in the implementation of various special projects, including digitisation, publication development, and exhibition preparation, as required;
  • Responding and assisting researchers who consult the archive.
  • Assisting with exhibition tours on occasion
  • Participating and assisting with various NMF activities as required by all staff members

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the Foundation internship, applicants must:

  • Hold a qualification in office management or business studies  (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates to the work of the Finance and Support services department at the Foundation); 
  • Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefitted from an internship opportunity within a South African NGO;
  • Have a demonstrable interest in human rights advocacy and constitutional issues and an interest in building a career in civil society in South Africa;
  • Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently;
  • Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
  • Be competent in Microsoft Office software;
  • Bee pro-active, flexible and service minded
  • Have a strong eye for detail and a sense of quality


Note: 

To apply or to enquire more about the position, please send your abridged CV, academic transcript and proof of qualifications to the following hr@nelsonmandela.org, addressed to Ms B. Mzondeki

Closing Date:  18 April 2021.

Note: The Nelson Mandela Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Only graduates who have not previously taken part in any internship programme are invited to apply.

Preference may be given to applicants who reside in the Gauteng region and are multilingual.