The Stellenbosch University Centre for Social Justice, in conjunction with the Youth Employment Service (YES) South Africa, is currently recruiting interns for a 12-month internship opportunity.
Position: Internship Programme
Remuneration: R4992 + R2500 top up R7 492 per month
Duration: 12 months contract
Location: Stellenbosch University, Law Faculty, Centre for Social Justice
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
The Centre for Social Justice (“the CSJ”) at the Faculty of Law, University of Stellenbosch in collaboration with Youth Employment Services (“YES”) invites applications for internship opportunities for talented graduates to join the CSJ from 01 March 2024.
Headed by Prof Thuli Madonsela, Law Professor at the Faculty of Law, the CSJ is anchored in the triple objectives of responsive research, teaching and social impact. Joining the CSJ will provide successful applicants with opportunity to contribute to the advancement of social justice through groundbreaking research, innovation, training and advocacy.
Advancing social justice, from the CSJ’s perspective means contributing to transformation to progressively achieve equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms regardless of human diversity reflected in the fair and just and distribution of all opportunities, benefits, privileges and burdens in a society and between societies.
Among other things, successful applicants will gain an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Musa Plan for Social Justice (Musa Plan) the flagship programme of the CSJ. Together with four other strategic objectives of the CSJ, the Musa Plan is a vehicle for giving effect to Stellenbosch University’s social transformation objectives, particularly regarding the grand constitutional objective of healing the divisions of the past and establishing an inclusive society that is based on democratic values social justice and fundamental human rights and in the process freeing potential of every person and improving the quality of life of every citizen. They will also attend short courses offered by the CSJ.
Post Requirements
- Diploma /degree in Law, Public Relations / Marketing, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Policy and Administration
- A passion for social justice
- Computer Literate (Word, Excel etc)
- Ability to work with diverse communities in terms of language, culture, socio-economic status and belief
- Excellent research skills and writing ability
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa will be added advantage
- Must be committed to the programme for 12 months
- Age 18 – 34, BEE Candidate, South African Citizen
- Must have not participated in YES programme before
Role Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support: Data Management and Provide administrative assistance to CSJ staffm
- Research: Conduct research supporting CSJ’s strategic areas.
- Event Organisation: Assist in organizing Law Reform Roundtable, conferences, summit and related activities.
- Advocacy Work: Participate in advocacy, including constitutional and legal literacy work.
Key Skills to Emphasize:
- Autonomy and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Time Management: Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Communication and Reporting: Strong listening skills and ability to follow reporting lines effectively.
- Professional Writing and Data Keeping: Excellent writing and data management skills.
- Project Management: Ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
Closing Date: 20 March 2025
How To Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are interested, don’t hesitate to apply today.
Application Process:
Submit your CV and motivational letter to [email protected]
