Project Intern Vacancy: Indalo Inclusive South Africa

ByRainbow Time

Indalo Inclusive South Africa (Indalo) invites applications from motivated individuals for a 12-month Project Internship within the Just Energy Transition portfolio. This project-based role is situated at the DARDLEA offices in Mpumalanga and focuses on coordinating activities under the ClimateWorks Foundation-supported programme. Responsibility involves supporting day-to-day implementation, tracking deliverables, and facilitating stakeholder communication to strengthen institutional capacity and attract new partnership opportunities.

Ideal candidates must possess an undergraduate qualification in Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field, along with at least 12 months of experience in project administration and logistics. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to travel locally are essential for success in this role. The position offers practical exposure to government collaboration and multi-stakeholder coordination, providing a valuable opportunity for those eager to gain hands-on experience in a policy-relevant environment focused on climate change and sustainable development.

Position: Project Internship
Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: Not specified
Location: DARDLEA offices (Mpumalanga)
Closing Date: 19 March 2026 at 12:00 PM

About Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC

Indalo Inclusive South Africa (Indalo) is a not-for-profit company established in 2017 with a mandate to champion green entrepreneurship in South Africa by identifying, supporting and promoting eco and inclusive enterprises. Operating across three offices strategically located throughout the country in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape; Indalo’s initiatives encompass a spectrum of activities aimed at fostering ecosystem building and dialogue (EBD) and entrepreneurship development and support (EDS). These pillars serve as the foundation for partnerships with governmental, international, bilateral, and private sector entities, facilitating a conducive environment for social and green entrepreneurship to flourish.

Job Summary

Indalo Inclusive is seeking a motivated and dynamic Project Intern to support the coordination and implementation of a project under the Just Energy Transition portfolio. This position is project-based and will run for a 12-month period, with the intern stationed at the DARDLEA offices.

Over the past few years, Indalo’s work has expanded significantly, particularly within South Africa’s Just Energy Transition landscape. As part of this growth, the organisation is strengthening its institutional capacity to effectively deliver on existing commitments while positioning itself to attract new funding and partnership opportunities both nationally and regionally. The Project Intern will play a key support role in coordinating project activities, stakeholder engagements, reporting, and administrative functions under the ClimateWorks Foundation-supported programme.

The intern will work closely with Indalo Inclusive project team and Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) officials to support day-to- day implementation, coordination of meetings and workshops, tracking of deliverables, stakeholder communication, data collection, and reporting. The role offers practical exposure to project Implementation, government collaboration, and multi- stakeholder coordination within the Just Energy Transition context.

This position is ideal for a candidate interested in climate change, sustainable development, public sector coordination, and who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and policy-relevant environment.

Minimum Requirements
  • Undergraduate Qualification (Diploma or Bachelors) in the field of Environmental Studies or Social Sciences or related fields.
  • Only residents of Mpumalanga will be taken into consideration.
  • Understanding climate change will be an added advantage.
  • Must have at least professional work experience in project planning and coordination support.
  • Experience working in public sector will be an added advantage.
  • Must have at least 12 months’ experience in project administration and logistic support.
  • Must have excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Must be willing and available to travel locally if required.
  • Must be able to work in a small multicultural team.
Duties and Responsibilities

Administration

  • Provide overall project administrative support and maintain effective administrative structures and processes in accordance with Indalo policies.
  • Coordinate, maintain and update project activities and ensure timely execution of project activities within agreed timeframes according to project workplans.
  • Assist with managing internal projects’ deadlines for reporting purposes and for the purpose of keeping projects documentation up to date.
  • Be responsible for notes taking in meetings and pictorial documentation to support adequate reporting for the projects’ activities including consolidating documentation for reporting.
  • Provide support for workshops and activities per project expectations.

Travel

  • Coordinate all travel and accommodation requirements for beneficiaries, consultants, Indalo team etc.
  • Ensure that all travel arrangements and claims meet the standards and requirements as set in the Indalo Travel Policy.

Document management and record keeping

  • Ensure efficient record keeping and filing of all relevant material.

Events management

  • Provide administrative support in organizing a series of training activities.
  • Climate change forums, workshops or knowledge sharing sessions convened and facilitated.
  • Organise and facilitate preparations, logistical, secretarial, and other arrangements for meetings, workshops, etc.
  • Contribute to successful execution of all events hosted by Indalo by following standard operating procedures for event management.

Communication

  • Liaise with project partners.
  • Support with the development of communication material.
  • Identify networking opportunities for purposes of expanding Indalo activities or programmes.

Projects support

  • Prepare supporting documents to accompany narrative donor report.
  • Be available to support offsite projects during project implementation where necessary or required.
  • Support Climate Change and Just transition Awareness and capacity building to stakeholders conducted and facilitated.
  • Review Provincial and Municipal Plans and Strategies to mainstream climate change and just transition into planning and project implementation.
  • Coordination and facilitation of funding and financing for Climate Change, Adaptation-Mitigation for Climate Change.

Technical Support

  • Support with monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Support with research and developing case studies.
Documents Require
  • Updated CV
  • Motivation letter (not more than 1 page)
Submission and Deadline
  • Submit documents to [email protected].
  • Deadline: 19 March 2026 at 12:00 PM.
  • Duration: 12 months contract.
  • Start Date: 01 April 2026.
Disclaimer

Indalo Inclusive South Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to principles of inclusivity, including gender equity and recognition of rights of people with disabilities. Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC reserves the right to amend and or cancel the job advert. All eligible candidates will be contacted and if you have not been for more than 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.