Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract Type: Internship
Posted On: 07 April 2025
Closing Date: 25 April 2025
Are you passionate about driving change in South Africa’s energy landscape? The German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) invites motivated recent graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship: Intern – Gender Mainstreaming Support within the SAGEN – CET Programme.
This position is ideal for individuals eager to contribute to gender-responsive action and impactful communication in the energy sector over the course of a six (6) month contract.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of the South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN-CET), which collaborates with key institutions like DEE, NERSA, and SALGA.
Join a powerful initiative at the forefront of a just energy transition and help shape a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Required:
To apply for this role, candidates must have a completed undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Gender Studies
- Social Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Energy Policy
- Development Studies
- Or a related field with strong relevance to social and energy transition themes.
Candidates should possess a blend of academic grounding, intellectual curiosity, and a purpose-driven mindset, ready to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to gender equality in energy.
You Will Be a Great Fit If You…
- Have a strong interest or foundational knowledge in gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, and workplace diversity.
- Are passionate about energy policy, renewable energy, and advancing gender equality within this dynamic sector.
- Bring experience or enthusiasm for organizing events, workshops, or engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills in English.
- Thrive in a multi-cultural team environment, working methodically and collaboratively.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Are proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable using them in a professional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
As an intern, you will support the advancement of gender mainstreaming within South Africa’s energy transition.
Under the guidance of the Gender Mainstreaming Technical Advisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams on the implementation of gender-focused activities within the energy sector.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement to progress gender-responsive policies and regulatory frameworks.
- Contributing to the design and development of initiatives aimed at gender equality and empowerment in the energy sector.
- Assisting in the planning and execution of communication and knowledge management activities.
- Providing administrative and logistical support, including meeting preparation and documentation.
- Supporting overall project coordination and management tasks.
- Contributing to the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system by gathering data and preparing reports.
- Keeping up-to-date with current trends and best practices in gender equality within the energy sector.
Important Information:
- Applicants must be South African citizens or hold a valid Permanent Residency permit.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously participated in any internship programme.
- The internship position will be at GIZ offices located in Hatfield, Pretoria.
- This is a six-month internship, in accordance with GIZ’s internship policies.
- GIZ is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
- A motivation letter (maximum one page), outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this internship.
- A detailed CV, clearly indicating your nationality.
Applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources. The closing date for applications is 25 April 2025.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications submitted without a motivation letter will not be considered.
For more information about the SAGEN programme, please visit: www.sagen.org.za
Join GIZ and contribute to transformative change in the energy sector!
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