Gauteng Community Leader

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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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  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) and 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). 

Qualifications, skills and competencies

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

How to Apply

2025 Gauteng CL Form.docx (1)

 

Contacts

Tevin Mahlangu                                                                       Nozipho Njomo

Head of Head of Organising in Gauteng                             Human Resource Coordinator

tevin@equaleducation.org.za                                              hr@equaleducation.org.za

 

Short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you are not contacted by 21 January 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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