Internship Opportunities (x6)
Closing Date: 11 February 2026
Location: South Africa
Inclusive Cities Intern
Key Duties
- Review of key urban policies and legislation, in particular the Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF)
- Assist with data collection, such as interview transcription and summaries
- Help the Comms team to develop media posts to promote the projects of the programme
- Develop meeting reports for reference group meetings
- support the reference group meetings through capturing content, facilitation where appropriate, capturing attendance, and summarising content
- Assist with report writing and develop presentations based on the reports
- Supporting the Programme Manager with any other specific projects to advance the research, peer-to-peer learning, and partnerships of the programme
Key Personal Attributes
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of the local government and urban development sector
- Exhibit a degree of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
- Highly motivated and self-disciplined
- Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to successfully interact with people at all levels, with varying backgrounds and disciplines
- Excellent time management, with the ability to plan and organise work
- Persistent in meeting targets and fulfilling agreements
- Ability to undertake research and analyse information
- Demonstrate understanding and enthusiasm for the organisation
- knowledge of general office procedures
- knowledge of the Microsoft Office product suite and of Microsoft Outlook
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed a three (3)-year qualification in the following disciplines:
- City Planning/Urban Design/Architecture Studies or a related field
- Public Management/Urban Geography/Urban Studies or a related field
Sustainable and Resilient Cities Intern
Key Duties
- Support research and data collection on sustainable urban development practices
- Support resilience assessments and risk profiling for metropolitan cities
- Assist in drafting reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products on sustainability
- Assist in preparing reports on urban resilience strategies, disaster risk reduction and green infrastructure
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing activities, including webinars and learning exchanges
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement sessions and workshops, and help develop and disseminate communication materials highlighting sustainable and resilience initiatives
- Support in maintaining programme databases and assist with project tracking and reporting
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating sustainability projects and initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Applicant must have completed a three (3)-year qualification/degree in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Environmental Science/Urban Planning/Geography
- Climate Change/Sustainable Studies
Additional Skills:
- Understanding of sustainability and resilience principles
- Ability to undertake research and synthesise information
- Familiarity with urban governance and climate adaptation frameworks
Well-Governed Cities Intern
Key Duties
- Research & Data Analysis:
- Conducting desktop research on key policy areas, legislation, and international best practices related to urban governance and municipal finance in metropolitan municipalities
- Assisting in drafting and compliance of research reports, policy briefs, and presentations
- Providing logistical and administrative support for workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagements with metropolitan municipalities, national departments and civil society
- Preparing meeting agendas, taking accurate minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items
Key Personal Attributes
- Exhibit a degree of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
- Ability to influence decision-makers
- Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to successfully interact with people at all levels, with varying backgrounds and disciplines
- excellent time management, with the ability to plan and organise work
- Persistent in meeting targets and fulfilling agreements
- Ability to undertake research and analyse information
- Knowledge of general office procedures
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office product suite and of Microsoft Outlook
- Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter, good time management, creative, with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
- Ability to work well independently and within a team
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organisation’s mission
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed a three (3)-year qualification in any of the following disciplines:
- Commerce
- Public administration
- Development Studies
- Urban Studies
- Urban/Regional Planning
- POlitical Studies
Governance, Strategy and Partnerships (GSP) Intern
Key Duties
- The production and distribution of SACN Council and Board reports, agencies and minutes, and update associated documents
- Monitor SACN Council and Board reports, agencies, and minutes for correct and consistent production
- Handle confidential reports, including printing, distribution, register maintenance, and release of confidential items as required
- Prepare SACN Council and Board reports on government-related matters as required
- Taking minutes of SACN Council and Board matters arising schedules
- Compile various company reports and related documents, e.g., the Government Framework
- Develop, document, and interview administrative procedures as required
- Undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Manager, Governance and Communications
- Provide general administrative support and backup support to the Government Unit
- Play an active role in identifying and managing risk in day-to-day activities and projects
Fundraising, Communications and Marketing Intern
Key Duties
- Develop leads for fundraising opportunities
- Develop proposals for fundraising opportunities
- Update event/program flyers, graphics and other marketing material
- Update and maintain SACN’s social media presence, including daily monitoring, posting, scheduling, and reporting Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn updates
- Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communication
- Assist in planning and writing all communications-related material, including SACN e-newsletter
Key Personal Attributes
- Exhibit a degree of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
- Ability to influence decision-makers
- Highly motivated and self-disciplined
- Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High Level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Create eye-catching copy
- Ability to successfully interact with people at all levels. with varying backgrounds and disciplines
- Excellent time management, with the ability to plan and organise work
- Persistent in meeting targets and fulfilling agreements
- Ability to undertake research and analyse information
- Demonstrate understanding and enthusiasm for the organisation
- Knowledge of general office procedures
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office product suite and of Microsoft Outlook
- Experience in working with social media tools for scheduling, reporting and gaining insights across all major platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
- Examples of tools:
- Hootsuite
- Falcon
- Crimson Hexagon
- Brandwatch
- Sprinter
- Sprout Social
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed a three (3)-year qualification in the following disciplines:
- Governance and Reporting
- Development Studies
- Urban Studies
Human Resources (HR) Intern
Key Duties
- HR interns engage in a variety of tasks that contribute to smooth HR operations, such as
- Assisting in recruitment processes, including job postings and resume screenings
- Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and recruiters
- Handling employee data and maintaining HR records
- Supporting onboarding activities for new records
- Participating in employee engagement and training sessions
- Handle confidential reports
- Taking minutes at HR meetings, sessions and related workshops
- Develop, document, and review administrative procedures as required
- Undertake special projects as directed by HR Manager and/or Executive Manager: Finance & Corporate Services
- Provide general administrative support to the HR division
Key Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems)
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Highly motivated and self-disciplined
- Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to successfully interact with people at all levels, with varying backgrounds and disciplines
- Excellent time management, with the ability to plan and organise work
- Persistent in meeting targets and fulfilling information
- Knowledge of general office procedures
Minimum Requirements
Applicant must have completed a three (3)-year qualification in the following disciplines:
- Human Resources
- Business Administration
- related fields
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