{"id":30955,"date":"2016-09-19T15:50:04","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T13:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=30955"},"modified":"2016-09-19T15:50:04","modified_gmt":"2016-09-19T13:50:04","slug":"special-project-internship-awethu-ventures-201617","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/special-project-internship-awethu-ventures-201617.html","title":{"rendered":"Special Project Internship at Awethu Ventures 2016\/17"},"content":{"rendered":"
Brief Description<\/strong> Responsibilities<\/strong> Requirements<\/span><\/strong> Competencies<\/strong> What being on the Awethu team demands:<\/strong>\u00a0Awethu is taking on a defining task over the next few years, and we\u2019re building a team of leaders who are ready for the challenge. Internal and external expectations will be as high they are as in the world\u2019s best organizations. Only those who thrive in a high-performance environment, and who have an appetite for rapid organizational and personal growth and impact, should apply.<\/p>\n The traits we look for in our team members:<\/strong> 2) Strong leadership ability<\/strong> 3) Passion for social impact<\/strong> Location Head Office – Braamfontein,<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>The position of Intern includes: assisting with administration<\/span>; an opportunity to up-skill yourself to become an Associate; and shadowing Associates as they train and coach Awethu Entrepreneurs on how to grow the profitability of their businesses and create jobs<\/span> whilst developing them to be future leaders in the South African<\/span>economy.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>Interns will responsible for assisting Associates. Tasks include:
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assisting Associate with capturing data
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assisting Associate with other administrative<\/span> tasks
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conduct business research as a means to support Associate\u2019s mentorship andadvisory<\/span> role.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>Qualifications<\/span>, requirements and experience<\/strong>
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\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proficiency in English; both written and spoken
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contextual leadership achievement<\/span>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability<\/span> to operate in a dynamic environment
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good numeracy ability
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Entrepreneurial experience (optional but preferred)<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Integrity \u2013 This\u00a0 role requires honest and ethical individuals
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Reliability \u2013 This role is only suited to people who do what they say they are going to do and when they are going to do it
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effort \u2013 This role requires 100% of your effort, 100% of the time
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Emotional intelligence \u2013 This role is only suited to people who can maintain composure in stressful environments and individuals with high emotional maturity
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stress tolerance \u2013 This role requires individuals that can implement constructive criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aspirational \u2013 This role requires one to be ambitious and want to make a difference in the lives of others
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organizational \u2013 This role requires individuals that are capable of organizing their own work and managing themselves to success<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>1) Exceptional personal strength<\/strong>
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willing to work as hard as possible to get the job done, but also focused on working smart
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fun person, who enjoys their work and whose enthusiasm motivates others
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thrives under pressure
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong desire for goal achievement, both personally and for the organization
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Takes ownership and displays high levels of responsibility and initiative
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Positive, and fully embracing of challenges
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Even-tempered, mature, with a high degree of self-confidence, integrity and professionalism
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eager to lead, showing discipline and pragmatism, drive and a sense of urgency
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Able to work with a minimum of supervision
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Able to motivate and influence others to deliver on tight deadlines<\/p>\n
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sincere and resolute that there is tremendous untapped potential in under-resourced communities
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Innovative, and committed to interventions aimed at developing capacity in under-resourced communities
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excited about scalable, sustainable models for social impact<\/p>\n