Women entrepreneurs in the Blouberg and Musina municipalities need support now, and UN Women South Africa is hiring two interns to help deliver the EntreprenHER programme. This on‑site role gives you real‑world experience in women’s economic empowerment while you study or have recently graduated.
Opportunity overview
Position: Programme Support Intern – EntreprenHER Programme
Employer: UN Women (South Africa)
Location: On‑site in Blouberg and Musina municipalities, South Africa
Type: Internship (full‑time, on‑site)
Number of posts: Two (one per municipality)
Languages required: Excellent written and spoken English, plus Sepedi and/or Xivhenda
Stipend: UN Women provides a modest stipend for interns who do not receive other financial support.
Who can apply
- Enrolled in a university or TVET programme in Business, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, Public Administration or a related field, or a graduate who finished within the last two years.
- You must be in your final year of study, in a graduate programme, or on a professional traineeship that includes this internship.
- Fluent in English and able to communicate well in Sepedi and/or Xivhenda.
- Willing to work on‑site in rural or semi‑rural municipal settings.
What you will gain
- Hands‑on experience planning and delivering trainings, mentorship sessions, and community events.
- Practical skills in logistics, basic data entry, file management and monitoring.
- Exposure to municipal partnerships and UN Women’s gender‑focused development work.
- Opportunity to improve your communication and stakeholder‑engagement abilities in a multilingual environment.
How to apply – step by step
- Gather the required documents:
- Completed and signed P.11 form (mandatory).
- Proof of current enrolment or a copy of your degree certificate.
- Proof of health insurance coverage at the internship location.
- Scanned copy of your passport or South African ID; visa copy if you are not a SA citizen.
- Prepare an up‑to‑date CV and a brief cover note that highlights:
- Your relevant coursework or projects.
- Any community, municipal or volunteer experience.
- Language skills in English and Sepedi/Xivhenda.
- Why you are interested in women’s entrepreneurship.
- Visit the official UN Women application page and submit your full application package: Apply here.
- Wait for a response. UN Women will only contact candidates who are shortlisted.
Tips to improve your chances
- Complete every section of the P.11 form accurately; missing information can disqualify you.
- Show concrete examples of using Sepedi or Xivhenda in a community or school setting.
- Highlight any event‑planning, data‑entry or monitoring tasks you have performed, and name the tools you used (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).
- If you have worked with local government, LED units or community organisations, describe your role and the outcomes.
- Keep certified copies of all documents ready in case UN Women requests verification.
Next steps
Take a moment to check that you meet all eligibility criteria and have the required paperwork. Then submit a polished application before the deadline. This internship can be a solid stepping stone into a career focused on gender‑responsive development and entrepreneurship support in South Africa.
