Equal Education in the Western Cape is calling for applications for its 2026 Community Leadership Internship Programme.

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Job description

 

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 program, aspiring  young activists develop leadership, facilitation, community organising and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 are able to  adapt to a fast-changing environment.  

  

 The 2025 CL Internship Programme entails the following:  

  1. It is a Year ,full-time, paid internship based in the Youth Department from 2nd February 2026 to 31 January 2027.  
  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. Equalizers (high school going learner) 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, equalisers and parents  
  9. Show a commitment to movement building and building communities.  
  10. Must have an interest in working with young people.  

Office hours are 09:00 – 17:00. However, CLs work flexible hours (late evenings and weekends).   

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications, skills and competencies

Characteristics we are looking for include: 

  • Ethical Leadership  
  • Ability to work hard and focus  
  • Maturity  
  • Dedication  
  • Passion  
  • Punctuality  
  • Problem solving techniques. 
  • Responsibility
  • Creativity  
  • Communication skills  
  • Honesty  
  • Interest in human rights issues

How to Apply

Click here for a form;https://equaleducation.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Community-Leader-Vacancy-_WC-2026_27.docx.pdf

  1. Must be between ages of 18 – 30.  
  2. 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 3rd February 2026
  4. Skills and Competencies  
  1. Must have matriculated  
  2. Basic computer literacy  
  3. Sound organising skills  
  4. Previous facilitation and public speaking experience would be advantageous  
  5. Previous experience at a youth development organisation would be advantageous.
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