NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MIDNIGHT, 7 MAY 2026
We are excited to announce a 12-month internship opportunity for one Business Trainer intern based at our Hillbrow office, but may also go to our Pretoria office. This opportunity is open to candidates who:
* Are between the ages of 18 and 34;
* Have never held a full-time position before, and preferably have not participated in a learnership or internship before;
* Are South African Citizens;
* Have a minimum qualification of Matric;
* Must have the following qualifications: Diploma/Degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Education, or related field, with experience in business training, facilitation, or enterprise development and experience working with youth, community programmes, or small businesses (advantageous);
* Are not currently in full-time studies and can attend this internship full-time;
* Are willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific checks required for your role; and
* Live within 50km of our office, which is situated at 30 Edith Cavell Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg.
The internship starts on the 1st of July 2026 and ends on the 30th of June 2027.
Job Purpose: To design and deliver practical business training that equips participants with entrepreneurial, financial, and management skills, enabling them to start, manage, and grow sustainable livelihoods or enterprises for Outreach Foundation participants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate an engaging business training session
- Deliver modules such as entrepreneurship, business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and operations
- Adapt training content to suit different literacy levels and learning needs
- Contribute to the development and improvement of training materials
- Ensure content aligns with programme goals and labour market needs
- Integrate real-life business examples and local context (A practical approach)
- Guide participants in creating business plans and financial projections
- Support post-training follow-up (mentorship, coaching, referrals)
- Assist with the business operation of the canteen
- Report to the Post-Training and Incubation team leader.
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Knowledge of entrepreneurship and small business development
- Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Coaching and mentorship ability
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning, organisation, and time management
- Basic monitoring and evaluation (M&E) skills
We will also require a completed application form, a certified copy of your ID no
older than 3 months, a certified copy of your highest qualification, and Form 30.
Email your CV and cover letter, clearly stating which position and area you are applying for (e.g., Johannesburg, Pretoria, Musina; the advert states the area the job is for), along with all other requirements listed above, to info@outreachfoundation.co.za. DO NOT SEND VIA FACEBOOK OR ANY OTHER WAY.
Note: As mentioned above, you must be willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry-specific check required for your job role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Outreach Foundation reserves the right not to make an appointment.