Equal Education’s Community Leadership (CL) Internship Programme is for young people who are passionate about
being leaders within and outside of their communities. Through the programme, aspiring young activists develop
leadership, facilitation, community organising and communication skills. During the internship, CLs will be involved in
running Youth Groups; Youth group is our main platform for engaging and developing Equalisers. The work of a CL will
entail: working with a team of facilitators, building strong relationships in communities and schools, and participating
in assisting with campaigns. Participants must be energetic, hard-working, self-motivated, have good facilitation skills
and be team players who can adapt to a fast-changing environment.
The 2026 CL Internship Programme entails the following:
1. It is a one-year, full-time, paid internship based in our Gauteng office. Building strong relationships with
various stakeholders, including parents, schools, and organisations.
2. Each CL will be an integral part of youth groups, which includes working with a team of facilitators, Equalisers
(high school-going learners), parents, and ensuring that logistics around youth groups are taken care of.
3. Political education, leadership development, and other training workshops.
4. Representing EE on public and private platforms.
5. Contribute to shaping an environment that is equal and safe for Equalisers to participate in.
6. Contribute to the creation of a positive environment for both members and staff at EE.
7. Provide support and training to facilitators.
8. Show a commitment to movement building and building communities.
9. Must have an interest in working with young people.
10. Office hours are 09:00 – 17:00. However, CLs work flexible hours (late evenings and weekends).
1. Must be between ages of 18 –30.
2. Past experience working with schools and facilitation would be an advantage.
3. Can commit 100% of your time to the organisation. Successful applicants must be able to start the
programme full-time on 2nd February 2026.
4. Skills and Competencies
a. Must have matriculated or have a Level 4 equivalent
b. Basic computer literacy
c. Strong organising skills / Ability to bring people together
d. Have people working skills
e. Previous facilitation and public speaking experience would be advantageous
f. Previous experience at a youth development organisation would be advantageous
Characteristics we are looking for include:
● Ethical Leadership
● Ability to work hard and focus
● Passion for community development
● Responsibility
● Creativity
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Interest in human rights issues
● Honesty and accountability
● Proactive
● Punctuality
● Problem-solving ability
click on the link to apply; https://equaleducation.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-GP-CL-POST.docx.pdf
Contacts
Tevin Mahlangu Nozipho Njomo
Head of Organising in Gauteng Human Resource Coordinator
tevin@equaleducation.org.za hr@equaleducation.org.za
