The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
BRUTUS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS (3 POSTS)
(ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN)
SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
THE CENTRE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REFERENCE NO: HP/001/2016
6 months appointment
The Centre for Civil Society aims to advance socio-economic and environmental justice by developing critical knowledge about, for and in dialogue with civil society through teaching, research and publishing. Starting in August/September 2016, lasting 6 months, the Dennis Brutus Community Scholarship Initiative invites participation from active members of civil society organisations in KwaZulu-Natal, allowing for exchanges between CCS researchers and Civil Society.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience as an activist or an active member of a civil society organisation in KwaZulu-Natal
- A background in promoting community / social / environmental concerns
- An interest in the workings and impact of civil society in South Africa
- English writing and communication skills
- Computer literacy
Applicants are required to attend CCS seminars, workshops and public lectures, and provide regular report-backs on community activities. As such, Community Scholarship posts are part-time and reimbursement of transport and other costs will take the form of a monthly stipend.
Applications must include:
- A detailed CV.
- A covering letter outlining the applicant’s experience and interest in socioeconomic or environmental justice, details of his/her civil society organisation and reasons why he/she wishes to be affiliated to the Centre for Civil Society.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 July 2016
For queries and submission of applications, please contact Helen Poonen as follows: poonenh@ukzn.ac.za or 031-2603195/3577.