Act now – the UN Women EntreprenHER Programme is looking for two motivated interns to support women‑owned micro‑businesses in Limpopo, and the deadline is only a few weeks away.
What the opportunity is
UN Women is hiring two full‑time Programme Support Interns for a six‑month contract. The interns will work in the Blouberg and Musina Local Municipalities (Limpopo) to help deliver the EntreprenHER Programme, which empowers low‑income women entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, market access and small grants.
- Location: Blouberg and Musina Local Municipalities, Limpopo, South Africa
- Contract length: six months, full‑time
- Closing date: 28 July 2026 at 05:59
- Job ID: 34997
Who can apply (requirements / eligibility)
You must be a university or TVET student, or a recent graduate, studying a relevant discipline.
- Study fields: Entrepreneurship, Business Studies, Development Studies, Social Studies, Public Administration, or a related area.
- Eligibility condition (choose one):
- Enrolled in a postgraduate programme, or
- In the final year of a first university degree, or
- Graduated within the last two years, or
- In a postgraduate professional traineeship that is part of a degree.
Language skills:
- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Good command of Sepedi and/or Xitsonga (sometimes listed as Xivhenda).
Other must‑haves:
- Ability to work in rural community settings and with municipal officials.
- Comfort with basic data handling, spreadsheets and digital platforms.
- A completed and signed UN Women P.11 form (required with the application).
What you will gain
- Hands‑on experience in programme coordination, event logistics, stakeholder engagement and data monitoring.
- Exposure to municipal development processes and women‑focused economic empowerment projects.
- Development of communication, organisational and project‑administration skills.
- A stipend from UN Women to help cover basic living costs (if you do not already receive funding from another source).
- Professional references from an international United Nations agency.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Visit the official UN Women vacancy page: UN Women Programme Support Intern – EntreprenHER Programme (Job ID 34997).
- Sign in or create a candidate profile on the recruitment platform.
- Complete every section of the online application form.
- Upload the completed and signed P.11 form.
- Enter full details of your education history.
- Enter full details of your employment or volunteer history.
- Review all information for accuracy and completeness.
- Submit the application before 28 July 2026, 05:59.
Tips to improve your chances
- Double‑check that your qualification matches the listed study fields.
- Ensure you meet at least one of the eligibility conditions (final year, recent graduate, postgraduate, etc.).
- Proofread your P.11 form; missing sections lead to disqualification.
- Highlight any experience with community projects, event planning or data entry.
- Mention your ability to speak Sepedi and/or Xitsonga – it shows you can work with local stakeholders.
- Submit early; the deadline is early morning, so avoid last‑minute technical issues.
- Prepare digital copies of your ID, proof of enrolment/health insurance and any other documents that may be requested later.
Next steps
Take this chance to build a solid foundation in economic‑empowerment programmes while contributing to women’s growth in Limpopo. Gather your documents, fill out the P.11 form, and apply before the deadline. Good luck – your next career step could start here.
