Equal Education in Limpopo(Ga-Mashashane) and KwaZulu-Natal(Nquthu) is calling for applications for the 2026
Community Leadership Internship Programme.
. It is a one-year, full-time, paid internship based in our Limpopo office, Ga-Mashashane and Nquthu office,
KZN. (NB, our offices are in Ga-Mashashane and Nquthu). Applicants are advised to consider this
when applying as all our activities are based there).
2. Building strong relationships with various stakeholders, including parents, schools and organizations.
3. Each CL will be an integral part of youth groups, which includes working with a team of facilitators, Equalisers
(high school going learners) and parents and ensuring that logistics around youth groups are taken care of.
4. Political education, leadership development, and other training workshops.
5. Representing EE on public and private platforms.
6. Contribute to shaping an environment that is equal and safe for Equalisers to participate in.
7. Contribute to the creation of a positive environment for both members and staff at EE.
8. Provide support and training to facilitators.
9. Show a commitment to movement building and building communities.
10. Must have an interest in working with young people.
11. Office hours are 09:00 – 17:00. However, CLs work flexible hours (late evenings and weekends).
Must be between ages of 18 – 30.
2. Past experience working with schools and facilitation would be an advantage.
3. Are able to 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
5. 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 and Problem-solving ability
Click on the link to apply; https://equaleducation.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-National-Organising-CL-Form.docx.pdf
Contacts
Masechaba Ntsane or Aluyolo Mbeki
Junior Organiser Junior Organiser
masechaba@equaleducation.org.za aluyolo@equaleducation.org.za
