Responsibilities
Assist the General Counsel in preparing and distribution of sub-committee and Board packs
Assist with Minuting of sub-committee and board meetings
- Follow through on action emanating from meetings
- Maintain an impeccable registry of the Governance records
- Assist the General Counsel to co-ordinate process of trustee nominations
- Assist the General Counsel to maintain accurate record of Trustees with the Master of Trusts which includes deregistration of trustees resigning and registration of new trustees
- Collaborate with external parties e.g., legal advisers and both the internal and external auditors
- Collaborate with external organisations to provide guidance on governance matters
- Support and guide individuals wishing to establish a non-profit entity
- Develop legislated manuals for the institution for POPIA and PAIA
- Ensure that staff are appropriately trained to give effect to new or revised legislation
- Co-ordinate commencement of projects by the implementation and review of an appropriate legal framework
- Ensure that projects are concluded in accordance with contractual obligations
- Support and participate in the formulation of institutional ethical standards and good governance framework in line with standing national and international protocols and principles
- Participate in the preservation and appropriate use of NMF Intellectual Property by staff, the public and organisations that hold Nelson Mandela intellectual property
- Assess and respond in consultation with the HoD to requests for the use of trademarks
- Participate in the quarterly IP meetings to instruct the attorneys on IP matters
In order to be eligible for the internship, applicants must:
- Hold a Law degree
- Be recently graduated with little or full-time work experience
- 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
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel, Facebook, website design, Instagram, Twitter, Google apps)
- Show a demonstrated ability to multi-task and ability to prioritise across multiple projects and social media platforms
- Ability to write for public consumption
- Must be willing and able to work in teams and be a self-starter
To apply or to enquire more about the position, please send your abridged CV, academic transcript and proof of qualifications to the following: HumanResources@nelsonmandela.org addressed to Ms M. Moagi
Closing Date: 17 March 2023
Note: The Nelson Mandela Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Preference may be given to applicants who reside in the Gauteng region and are multilingual.