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Research and Information intern Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Hashtag Nonprofit NPC

Title: Research and Information intern

Company: Hashtag Nonprofit NPC

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Masifundise Development Trust

Research and Information intern at the Masifundise Development Trust

  • Deadline:

04 May 2026

  • Region:

Cape Town

  • Salary:

A stipend will be provided

  • Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

Masifundise has an exciting full- time, fixed term (1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027) Research and Information internship aimed at strengthening our capacity and programmes through enhanced and participatory research. The intern will have the opportunity to experience and learn about working in a civil society organisation with a long track record in the social and environmental justice sector, and be exposed to field activities and policy processes at national and international level.

The internship starting date is 1 June 2026.

The internship will be located in Cape Town, South Africa and South African labour laws will apply.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support the Research and Information Officer in the planning and execution of desktop and field research activities
  • Assist the Programme Officers in conducting Action-Research activities in targeted fishing communities
  • Prepare presentation and research briefs on relevant issues related to Food Sovereignty and small-scale fisheries
  • Collaborate on the development of research reports
  • Simplify relevant research and information into text to produce popular education materials
  • Support the development and maintenance of filing systems and accurate and detailed records of research activities and data collection processes

Qualifications And Requirements

  • Must be in possession of, or in the process of completing of an Honors or Master’s Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Social Science, Development Studies, Geography, Law or a related discipline
  • Strong research experience
  • Experience in qualitative (interviews and focus group discussion) data collection
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • Ability to conduct data analysis using software programs such as Nvivo and SPSS is preferred
  • Excellent English speaking and writing Ability to keep track of research, notes, and data in an efficient and organized manner
  • Ability to work independently and within deadlines in a fast-paced team environment Interpersonal skills
  • Strong commitment to social justice and to building a progressive grassroots social movement Innovative and flexible
  • Competency in IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and/or Afrikaans is preferred

How to apply

If you are an unemployed graduate in the field of research, and have not previously benefitted from a RAITH internship programme, please apply by sending your: CV and Motivation letter with at least two contactable references, to [email protected] using the internship you are applying for as the subject line.

Closing date: 4 May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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  • Date posted:

10 April 2026

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