Brenthurst Foundation 2022 Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme (South Africa)

he Machel-Mandela Fellows programme aims to be the most prestigious of its kind in Africa. It helps sharpen the Brenthurst Foundation’s focus on Africa’s burgeoning youth population and helps nurture Africa’s future leaders.

The Fellowship runs full-time for a minimum of six months and is open to both South African and international candidates, with the selected candidate expected to take up the appointment at the Foundation’s headquarters in Johannesburg in April 2021. Fellows will work directly with and assist the Foundation’s staff on a range of projects and activities, some of which will require foreign travel.

• Table of Content
• About Brenthurst Foundation
• Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme
• Requirements for Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Brenthurst Foundation

Born in 2004, the Brenthurst Foundation was established by the Oppenheimer family to build on the work of the Brenthurst Initiative of 2003. This was a programme that instigated debate around policy strategies in South Africa to accelerate economic expansion. Today the debate continues across the continent, driven by the sharing of ideas, data, and experiences.

Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme

Aim and Benefits of Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme

An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation (subject to Foundation policy) will be provided. Other work-related expenses may also be covered subject to agreement with the Foundation.

Requirements for Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme Qualification

• Under 30 years of age
• Undergraduate or Masters degree with track record of academic excellence
• Excellent English communication skills required, with copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset
• Enthusiastic and reliable self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management
• Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail
• A passion for Africa and keen interest in strengthening Africa’s economic performance
• Familiarity with the work of The Brenthurst Foundation

Application Deadline

How to Apply

 Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at [email protected] quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Fellow’ in the subject line.

You will need to send:

• An up-to-date CV with referees’ details
• A covering letter – no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear
• A writing sample – this can be any piece of work, for example an essay or a published article, of any length.
• The earliest date you would be able to start
• Details of where you saw the post advertised.

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2022. Owing to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 31 March 2022, please assume your application to be unsuccessful.

For more details, visit Brenthurst Foundation website.