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M&E and Data Administration Internship Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Hashtag Nonprofit NPC
Title: M&E and Data Administration Internship
Company: Hashtag Nonprofit NPC
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Social Change Assistance Trust (SCAT)
M&E and Data Administration Internship at SCAT
- Deadline:
19 May 2026
- Region:
Cape Town
- Type of employment:
Full time
Job Description
The Social Change Assistance Trust (SCAT) invites applications for a one-year internship commencing 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2027.
This position sits primarily within the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Data space, while also providing support across programme implementation, administration, and organisational processes.
This position will be based in our Cape Town offices (Woodstock)
What You Will Gain
- Practical experience in M&E, data systems, and programme implementation
- Exposure to community-based development work
- Hands-on experience with digital reporting systems (SOAR)
- Mentorship and learning within a social justice-oriented organisation.
Roles and Responsibilities
- SCAT Online Reporting System (SOAR)
- Review submitted reports for missing information, inconsistencies, and errors
- Follow up with CBOs on reporting deadlines and outstanding submissions
- Support user management (e.g. access permissions, password resets, profile setup).
- Data Administration & M&E Support
- Support the collection, cleaning, and processing of programme data
- Ensure adherence to data management protocols (naming conventions, filing systems)
- Assist in developing and refining data collection tools (e.g. surveys, interview guides)
- Support documentation of processes and standard operating procedures
- Bi-weekly checks on the share drive
- Organising the share drive, should documents be misplaced.
- Workshops & Learning
- Provide technical and background support for online workshops
- Assist with workshop logistics and coordination
- Capture and document key learnings from workshops and CBO engagements.
- Programme Support
- Support planning, implementation, and coordination of programme activities
- Assist with organising meetings, workshops, and events on the organisational calendar.
- Provide administrative support to the programme teams
- Participate in field visits and provide support to field staff where required
- Provide ad hoc support to broader organisational activities.
Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
- A recent graduate (within the past 2 years) or currently completing a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as:
- Development Studies
- Sociology / Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Monitoring & Evaluation or related fields
- No previous formal work experience required
- Foundational understanding of:
- Data collection, management, and basic analysis
- Social justice and community development
- Strong communication and report writing skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Proactive mind set with a willingness to learn and improve systems
- Willingness to travel and engage in fieldwork
- Ability to work remotely and from SCAT’s Cape Town office
- A valid driver’s licence is advantageous but not required.
Additional Attributes (Advantageous)
- Understanding of rural community contexts
- Interest in M&E systems and data-driven programming
- Experience with digital tools or data systems (e.g. reporting platforms).
How to apply
To apply, submit the following to [email protected]
- CV and a motivation letter (in Word)
- Contact details of three referees.
Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates. Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
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- Date posted:
11 May 2026
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