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Firm: Centre for Environmental Rights (Mowbray, Cape Town)

Contact: Phumla Yeki
Phone: 0214471647
Email CV to: recruitment@cer.org.za

Job Description

The Centre for Environmental Rights is calling for applications for an Internship with a special focus on our Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement work and Ask Karabo project. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic candidate who has a special interest and passion for environmental and climate justice and able to work closely and engage with our various community partners and stakeholders. CER is committed to diversity, inclusion and transformation and strives to reflect South Africa’s racial, cultural, sex and gender diversity within its staff complement. Candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this post and will be preferred.


Full Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • An LLB degree or equivalent qualification,
  • A strong commitment to social and environmental justice,
  • Excellent research/writing skills
  • An understanding of how activism contributes to social and environmental justice, and be committed to promoting and defending the role of community organisations and activists in realising [environmental] justice.
  • Familiarity with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook & calendars, and virtual applications like MS Teams, Zoom, Google docs, etc.
  • A positive demeanour and professional, and “can do” attitude
  • Punctual and very good with time management
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly focused and organised, trustworthy, and can multi-task
  • Can work independently but also can work in collaboration with team members

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To provide general administrative support and assistance primarily to the CME Numbers Matter Campaign, Ask Karabo project and other related work outputs as required.
  • Organising meetings and coordinating communication and information sharing with various stakeholders and community partners in general such as workshops and trainings, dissemination of materials, minute taking, assisting follow-up action items, etc.
  • Assisting with enquiries and requests received from the CER law clinic as it pertains to CME and environmental violations
  • Collating data and tracking CME statistics on the various forums including CER’s own platforms such as Ask Karabo, Environmental Rights Violations Portal.
  • Assisting with collating and answering questions on CME and environmental rights violations on the Ask Karabo portal
  • Assisting with strategic communications on the project
  • Assisting with the drafting of the final report on CME
  • Providing onsite administrative support during meetings, workshops, trainings, etc.
  • Assisting or liaising with travel bookings, accommodation, transport, etc.
  • Providing onsite administrative support during meetings, workshops, trainings, etc.
  • Willing and able to travel on occasions to support the various events and activities of CER

SALARY

The salary for the position is R 175 000.00 per annum (total cost to company). This is a one year-fixed term position from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027.

LOCATION

Johannesburg

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following documents to: recruitment@cer.org.za with the email subject line: “Ref: 02/2026 CER Internship 2026, your name”

  • A cover letter setting out your skills and relevant experience, and motivating why you want to be considered for the position;
  • Your CV; and
  • Two recent written references not less than 6 months old.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The CER reserves the right not to appoint should there be no suitable candidate.