Trevor Noah Foundation (“TNF”) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Finance and Operation Intern.
POSITION TITLE: Finance and Operation Intern
LOCATION: Rosebank, Johannesburg (hybrid)
REPORTS TO: Finance and Operations Coordinator
STATUS: 1 year contract
Summary: Trevor Noah Foundation (“TNF”), a proudly South African public benefit organisation, seeks a Finance and Operations Intern to support the administrative functions of our Finance and Operations team. TNF increases equitable access to
education for youth (ages 5-35) in historically disadvantaged African communities.
We do this by working alongside a network of global and local partners, teachers, and youth to build intentionally designed environments conducive to learning and excelling.
Overview of Position: Reporting to the Finance and Operations Coordinator, the Finance and Operations Intern will work closely with all departments to support implementation of strategic goals. The support will cut across responsibilities in finance, programmatic, operational support, and administrative-related duties to ensure smooth operations and timely support. They will have the opportunity to
contribute to the growth and development of impactful education programs that make a difference in the lives and communities across South Africa.
Organisational Fit: The TNF team prides itself on being a mission-aligned and valuesdriven organisation. We are committed to fostering a work environment that encourages innovation, learning, collaboration, mentorship, and a deep understanding of the diverse communities we serve. Most importantly, we love what we do and have fun doing it! As such, we seek a candidate who is not only dedicated to achieving impactful results but shares our vision of promoting educational equity and empowering individuals through quality education.
Our candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and exhibit can-do attitude, analytical, detail-oriented, digitally inclined, and passionate about our vision for improving education in Southern Africa. You will excel if you are a human-centred problem solver, are an assertive communicator, and a good team player. We value individuals who are not only proficient in their technical skills but also bring a strong
sense of empathy, vulnerability, integrity, resilience, and self-awareness. They will embrace our organisation’s collaborative culture, actively engaging with internal teams, external partners, and the local community to foster meaningful connections and drive sustainable impact.
The ideal candidate lives TNF’s core values of equity and inclusion, innovation, human-centred, community-forward, commitment to learning and unlearning, collaboration, and fun.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Procurement
- Collaborate with all departments to ensure that procurement needs are met efficiently
- Maintain accurate procurement transactions and process purchase orders and supplier invoices
- Liaise with suppliers, including record management and communication
- Arrange coordination for travels and events in collaboration with all departments
Financial Management
- Process data entry and process payments
- Compile finance documents and ensure completion and accuracy
- Assist with the documentation and organisation of financial records
- Assist programmes with tracking expenditure
- Administering of Donations, including communication to relevant donors
Human Resources Support
- Assist with the administration of HR (Human Resources) processes, including onboarding and offboarding
- Draft any HR-related communications
- Support in maintaining employee files and records
- Assist in responding to employee inquiries and concerns
General Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support in collaboration with the Communications and
Programmes Intern - Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with finance and operational
guidelines and policies
Requirements
Education
- Certificate, Diploma or pursuing a degree in Finance, accounting, business, or related field
Functional Competencies – Skills, Knowledge, & Experience
- A minimum of six months related experience would be advantageous
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Fluency in English is essential, and at least one African language
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
- A demonstrated passion for the education, youth, or community development
sectors. - See clause above on Organisational Fit
Additional requirements:
- Clear credit history and no criminal convictions essential
- Must be able to provide four contactable references (previous managers reported
to, if applicable) - Candidates will be required to provide their latest comprehensive CV and
certificates for all secondary and tertiary qualifications/courses - Consent will be requested to perform background checks
Application Close Date: 1 December 2023
Start Date: Mid-January 2024
To Apply: Submit your CV and Motivational letter to recruitment@trevornoahfoundation.org with “Finance and Operations Intern” in the
subject line. If you do not receive feedback within one month after closing date, please know that your application was not successful.