APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.
Biowatch is seeking an intern to join our hardworking and creative team to:
- provide additional capacity to strengthen overall team effectiveness;
- support planning, coordination and logistics for events (including webinars, seminars and meetings);
- support roll out of our communication strategy;
- provide research support on priority topics and advocacy issues.
About the internship
The internship, which runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027, offers a young university graduate the opportunity to experience an NGO culture and work with experienced and dedicated admin, advocacy and communication teams. You will learn about movement building, community research, and communicating for change.
While the internship is based at Biowatch’s Durban office, you will be required to travel on occasion and stay away overnight.
The monthly salary for this internship is R13,500.00.
Requirements
- Young university graduate.
- Strong communication and writing skills in English and isiZulu.
- An interest in changing the industrialised food system.
- A commitment to environmental and social justice.
How to apply
Along with your CV and two references, please submit a comprehensive, two-page letter of motivation in English that highlights why you are interested in the internship, why you should be selected, and what skills, experience, interest and values you would bring to the role and to Biowatch.
Please email your CV and letter of motivation to intern@biowatch.org.za by 14h00 on Friday, 17 April 2026.
Please note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Biowatch reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- The start date may be adjusted in line with organisational requirements.
- Biowatch is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates, particularly women and people from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Appointment will be subject to reference checks, including verification of qualifications and experience.
- All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Closing date for applications
14h00 on Friday, 17 April 2026.
