Nelson Mandela Foundation

CEO’s Office Internship

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support our the CEO’s office programme directors with the day to day follow up of their various tasks and responsibilities:
  • Office admin tasks: welcome guests, arrange meeting rooms, prepare meetings, incoming calls, etc.
  • Client project support: administrative follow up of various interim & consulting projects: contracting, filing, keeping project information up to date in NetSuite system
  • Event management: logistics, registrations, materials, catering, follow up, etc
  • Partner support: agenda management, meeting planning & minutes, CRM updates, distribution of board meeting packs, etc.
  • May be requested to cover receptionist.

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 NMF); 
  • 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.