Overview

The Centre for Environmental Rights is inviting applications for a one-year internship designed for a motivated individual with a strong interest in environmental and climate justice, particularly within legal advocacy and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general administrative assistance to various projects, including CME Numbers Matter Campaign and Ask Karabo project.
Organise meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
Coordinate communication with stakeholders and community partners.
Take meeting minutes and assist with follow-up actions.
Collate and track data related to environmental violations and CME statistics.
Support the management of platforms such as Ask Karabo portal and Environmental Rights Violations Portal.
Assist in responding to public enquiries related to environmental issues.
Support strategic communications for project activities.
Assist in drafting reports, including the final CME report.
Provide on-site support during events, workshops, and training sessions.
Assist with travel logistics and occasionally travel to support organizational activities.

Requirements

An LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social justice.
Strong research and writing skills.
Understanding of the role of activism in advancing environmental justice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual tools.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Salary: R175,000 per annum (total cost to company).
Contract Duration: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027.
Employment Type: Fixed-term (12 months).

Location

Global

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and two recent written references via email to recruitment@cer.org.za with the subject line: “Ref: 05/2026 CER Internship 2026, [Your Name]”.