NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MIDNIGHT, 11 MAY 2026
We are excited to announce a 12-month internship opportunity for one learner support/business intern at our Hillbrow 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 the requirement qualification listed in the advert below;
* 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.
Key Responsibilities:
A unique position that blends learner support and business training. We are looking for a youth who is passionate about academic support for high school-going learners and business training for our skills training program participants
1. Academic Support
- Assist learners with homework, assignments, and exam preparation
- Provide tutoring in subjects such as Mathematics, English, and other key learning areas (working hand in hand with the TLT volunteers to create a consistent Homework support program)
- Monitor learner progress and provide feedback
2. Peer Education & Mentorship
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning sessions and group discussions
- Act as a positive role model for learners
- Deliver educational sessions on topics such as life skills, health awareness, career guidance, and personal development
3. Business training:
- 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)
Academic requirements: Applicants 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). Volunteering in tutoring, mentoring, or community work is beneficial. The applicant must have basic computer literacy.
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 undergo 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.