Strategic Projects & Stakeholder Engagement Intern at Kontak Recruitment

• This role offers a 12-month internship opportunity within a social impact-driven environment focused on advancing leadership, economic participation, and empowerment initiatives. The position provides hands-on exposure to programme design and delivery, stakeholder engagement, digital media, and resource mobilisation across national initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key supporting role in driving strategic programmes, coordinating events, and contributing to advocacy and visibility campaigns, while gaining practical experience in project execution, reporting, and governance processes. The role requires a proactive and adaptable individual who is comfortable working in a hybrid environment and able to participate in occasional evening and weekend sessions as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced Diploma or Degree (Postgraduate advantageous)
• Based in Johannesburg and able to attend in-person sessions (primarily Johannesburg North)
• Access to reliable high-speed internet
• Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid working model
• Strong interest in social impact, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery
• Exposure to project coordination, event support, or programme management advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable using digital tools, reporting frameworks, and structured processes
• Professional communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders confidently
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and results-driven mindset
• Genuine interest in women’s empowerment, social impact, and advocacy initiatives
• Awareness of global and local trends relating to economic and social development
• Willingness to attend training workshops, meetings, and events scheduled during weekday evenings or weekends (Saturdays)

Duties and 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 the execution of campaigns, 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 to ensure smooth delivery of initiatives