Amazwi South African Museum of Literature – 8 PESP Internships
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, in partnership with ArtBank South Africa, Remote – applicants from eight South African provinces (excluding Eastern Cape)
Summary
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature is recruiting eight interns for a short-term remote internship programme running from December 2026 to March 2027. The opportunity is aimed at unemployed young graduates interested in South African literature, heritage, education and public programmes. One intern will be appointed from each eligible province, including Mpumalanga.
About this opportunity
The programme is funded through the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) and supported by ArtBank South Africa. Successful candidates will assist Amazwi with educational and public programmes, community literacy initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Interns will also help connect the museum with schools, authors, publishers and literary organisations while supporting efforts to preserve South Africa's literary heritage.
Responsibilities
Support educational and public programmes.
Help implement the Reading Families and Communities Campaign.
Build relationships with schools, authors, publishers and literary festival organisers.
Contact authors, families and publishers regarding potential donations of literary collections.
Work independently, facilitate activities and prepare reports.
Eligibility
Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Must be unemployed.
Must reside in one of the eight eligible provinces: Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape or Free State.
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in museums and South African literary heritage.
Only one intern will be appointed from each eligible province.
Eastern Cape residents are not eligible for this intake.
Required qualifications
An NQF Level 6 or higher qualification, preferably postgraduate, in Literary Studies, Creative Writing, Museology, Education or Visual Art is recommended. A focus on South African indigenous languages and literature is an advantage.
Experience required
Previous experience in heritage, curation, photography, media, or working with children, youth and adults will be an advantage. It is not listed as a compulsory requirement.
Required documents
Completed prescribed Amazwi Application Form.
Covering letter.
Copies of relevant qualifications.
Concise CV.
How to apply
Complete the prescribed Amazwi Application Form, available through the official vacancies page, and submit it with your covering letter, qualification copies and concise CV.
Applications can be submitted by email to s.magade@amazwi.museum.
Alternatively, applications may be posted to:
The Human Resources Officer Amazwi South African Museum of Literature Private Bag X1019 Makhanda, 6140
Hand delivery is also accepted at 25A Worcester Street, Makhanda, 6139.
Enquiries: Mr Z. Matshoba Email: info@amazwi.museum Telephone: 046 622 7042
Apply
Closing date: 20 November 2026.
Apply on the official websiteOpens amazwi.museum in a new tab. You apply directly with Amazwi South African Museum of Literature, in partnership with ArtBank South Africa. MOH does not handle applications.