CIVIL SOCIETY SUPPORT PROGRAMME (CSSP) INTERNSHIP

Description :

Purpose of the Role:

Kagiso Trust is dedicated to empowering youth through skills development by offering unemployed graduates practical work-based learning opportunities. We invite graduates aged between 18 and 35 to apply for the CSSP Internship, a 12-month programme designed to build valuable experience in civil society work.

Key Areas of Exposure and Responsibilities:

As a CSSP Intern, you will gain practical experience in:

Community development initiatives and the NGO sector.
Planning events, coordinating logistics, and taking minutes.
Understanding organisational processes and professional work environments.
Engaging with stakeholders and expanding professional networks.

Minimum Requirements:

Certified Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 certificate (preferred but not mandatory).
Certified copy of a tertiary qualification (preferred but not mandatory).
Certified copy of ID.
Certified academic transcript.
Updated CV and a motivational letter.

Kagiso Trust Core Values:

Integrity
Accountability
Passion for Development
Hands-on, Bottom-up Approach

Remuneration:

A monthly stipend will be provided to successful interns.

How to Apply:

Email your application to recruitment@kagiso.co.za
Note: Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

Important Application Instructions:

Clearly indicate the internship reference number in your email subject line.
Attach a short CV and a motivational letter (minimum 3 pages) explaining why you should be considered.
Applications without an academic transcript will not be considered.
Applicants must be unemployed, have no prior work experience in the field, and must not have participated in an internship programme in the relevant area before.
If an applicant has previously completed a similar internship and fails to disclose this, they will be disqualified if the information is later discovered.