NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MIDNIGHT, 4 MAY 2026
We are excited to announce a 12-month internship opportunity for two social work interns at our Musina 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: Qualified as a Social Worker and/or have an Honours degree in Psychology, and Registered with the SACSSP as a Social Worker.
* 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 Nancefield stand no 800
Multi-purpose centre, Patrick Mphephu Street, Musina
The internship starts on the 1st of July 2026 and ends on the 30th of June 2027.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Report to the Musina Team Leader;
- Conduct client intake, needs assessments, and risk assessments;
- Provide individual counselling and emotional support to vulnerable clients, including refugees;
- Deliver crisis intervention services for clients experiencing trauma, abuse, displacement, grief, substance abuse, family conflict, or mental distress;
- Conduct follow-up sessions and home visits to monitor client progress;
- Maintain accurate case files, reports, and confidential records;
- Develop intervention plans and monitor outcomes for each client;
- Plan and implement community outreach activities in Musina and surrounding communities;
- Conduct door-to-door awareness campaigns;
- Facilitate workshops, awareness sessions, and community dialogues;
- Build relationships with community leaders, schools, and local structures;
- Facilitate support groups for the vulnerable, youth and skills beneficiaries enrolled in our skills programmes;
- Assist beneficiaries in developing personal growth and employment-readiness plans;
- Liaise with relevant government departments and stakeholders to resolve client matters;
- Coordinate referrals to relevant service providers;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on activities and outcomes;
- Keep registers of counselling sessions, home visits, support groups, and outreach activities;
- Monitor programme indicators such as the number of beneficiaries reached, counselling outcomes, referrals made, and support group participation;
- Document case studies, impact stories, and success stories;
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements, and professional standards;
- Advocate for the rights of vulnerable people, refugees, women, and children;
- Support clients experiencing barriers to documentation, healthcare, school access, and public services; and
- Participate in and organise campaigns.
Required skills and competences:
- Strong counselling and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work with traumatised and vulnerable individuals;
- Good communication and conflict resolution skills;
- Strong report writing and case documentation skills;
- Ability to work independently and under pressure;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries;
- Ability to work in multicultural and multilingual environments;
- Strong organisational and time-management skills; and
- Ability to build partnerships and engage communities.
Personal attributes:
- Compassionate and empathetic;
- Non-judgmental and respectful;
- Culturally sensitive;
- Patient and emotionally resilient;
- Ethical and trustworthy;
- Proactive and solution-oriented; and
- Passionate about social justice and human rights.
Working conditions:
- The position requires frequent travel within Musina and the surrounding rural communities;
- The social work intern may be required to conduct home visits, community outreach, school visits, and emergency interventions;
- Some work may take place outside normal office hours, depending on client needs and community activities; and
- The position may involve exposure to emotionally difficult cases and high-risk situations.
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.