UN Women EntreprenHER Programme Internship

UN Women South Africa is recruiting two on-site Programme Support Interns to assist with the EntreprenHER Programme in partnership with the Local Economic Development (LED) units in Blouberg and Musina Municipalities. This is an entry-level internship for students or recent graduates who want hands‑on exposure to women’s economic empowerment work, community‑based programme delivery and municipal partnerships.

Position

Employer

Employer UN Women (South Africa)

Location

Location On-site – Blouberg and Musina Municipalities, South Africa

Employment type

Employment type

Intern

Number of positions

Number of positions Two (supporting the two municipalities)

Work arrangement

Work arrangement On-site

Languages required

Languages required English plus Sepedi and/or Xivhenda (excellent written and oral skills)

Education eligibility University or TVET studies in relevant fields; applicants must be enrolled in final year, enrolled in graduate study, within two years of graduation, or part of a traineeship as described in the internship eligibility criteria

Stipend

Stipend UN Women will provide a stipend to interns who do not receive financial support from other sources to partially subsidise basic living costs

Application essentials Completed and signed P.11 form; proof of enrollment or degree; proof of health insurance at the duty station; passport/ visa as applicable

UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women. It works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and to support their economic empowerment as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. The EntreprenHER Programme, funded by the De Beers Group and implemented by UN Women South Africa, supports women‑owned micro‑enterprises through training, digital literacy, mentorship, market access and small grants.

As a Programme Support Intern you will provide structured programme, administrative, logistical, communications and basic data support to the EntreprenHER team and municipal partners. You will work closely with the Programme Analyst and municipal leads in Blouberg and Musina to help ensure smooth delivery of trainings, mentorship sessions, exhibitions and other activities that empower low‑income women entrepreneurs.

• Programme & logistical support: assist with logistical arrangements for trainings, mentorship sessions, graduations, exhibitions and stakeholder events; prepare materials such as attendance registers, name tags, certificates and visibility items; provide on‑site support during activities and field visits.
• Administrative & coordination support: maintain organised electronic and physical programme files; update simple trackers, beneficiary contact lists and activity schedules; follow up with beneficiaries and partners as guided.
• Data and monitoring support: collect and organise attendance registers and supporting documents; perform basic data entry and upload information onto programme platforms under guidance; check completeness of documentation before submission.
• Communication support: coordinate with communications teams for visibility at events; ensure correct branding materials are used at programme activities.
• Stakeholder support and learning: attend selected meetings as an observer and assist with note‑taking; support meeting logistics and coordination; gain exposure to partnership coordination between UN Women, municipalities, trainers and entrepreneurs.

Eligibility and academic standing:

• University or TVET studies in relevant disciplines such as Entrepreneurship/Business Studies, Development Studies, Social Studies, Public Administration or other related subjects.
• You must meet one of the following academic criteria: be enrolled in a graduate programme (second degree or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor’s level); have graduated with a university degree and be within two years of graduation; or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program that requires the internship as…