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Former
Machel Mandela fellows (L to R) Ngozika Amalu, Sebabatso Manoeli, Wendy
Trott, Madelynne Wager and Adrian Kitimbo
The
Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the
Machel-Mandela Fellows Programme, named in honour of former South African
President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel.
The
Machel-Mandela Fellows programme aims to be the most prestigious of its kind in
Africa. It helps sharpen the Brenthurst F
oundation’s focus on Africa’s
burgeoning youth population and helps nurture Africa’s future leaders.
Details:
The programme will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the
selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment in January
2017. The fellow may be from Africa or abroad and will be based at the
Brenthurst Foundation’s headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg. Fellows 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 (subject to Foundation
policy) will be provided. Other work-related expenses may also be covered
subject to agreement with the Foundation.
Requirements:
- Under
30 years of age
- An
Undergraduate or Masters level degree
- Excellent
spoken and written English. African and other languages 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)
Submissions:
Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at jackl(at)eoson.co.za
quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Fellow’ in the subject line.
You
will need to send:
- An
up-to-date CV with references’ 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 programme advertised
The
deadline for applications is 15 October 2016. Due to the volume of
applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not
heard from us by 4 November 2016 please assume your application to be
unsuccessful.
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