Job Description
Strategic Projects & Stakeholder Engagement Intern (JB5984) – Hybrid Role in Johannesburg North
Kontak Recruitment is offering a 12-month internship opportunity with a monthly CTC of R7000.00, designed for candidates based in or near Johannesburg North who can attend in-person sessions as required. This strategic internship has a strong social impact focus, advancing leadership, economic participation, and empowerment initiatives across national programmes.
The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in programme design and delivery, stakeholder engagement, digital media, and resource mobilisation. Key responsibilities include supporting strategic programmes, coordinating events, contributing to advocacy campaigns, and managing reporting and governance processes. This role demands a proactive and adaptable individual comfortable working within a hybrid environment and able to attend occasional evening and weekend sessions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support strategic communications, digital media, and stakeholder engagement initiatives across national programmes
- Assist with project planning, coordination, execution, and impact reporting
- Contribute to resource mobilisation efforts including fundraising and partnership identification
- Maintain accurate administrative records, reports, and governance documentation
- Support campaign execution, advocacy initiatives, and visibility-building activities
- Coordinate and assist with events and engagement platforms to enhance programme reach and impact
- Provide general programme and operational support ensuring smooth delivery of initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced Diploma or Degree; postgraduate qualifications advantageous
- Located in Johannesburg with ability to attend required in-person sessions, primarily Johannesburg North
- Access to reliable high-speed internet
- Ability to work effectively within a hybrid working model
- Strong interest in social impact, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery
- Exposure to project coordination, event support, or programme management advantageous
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Proficiency using digital tools, reporting frameworks, and structured processes
- Professional communication skills with confident stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and a results-driven mindset
- Genuine passion for women’s empowerment, social impact, and advocacy initiatives
- Awareness of global and local economic and social development trends
- Willingness to attend training workshops, meetings, and events on weekday evenings or weekends