The Mvula Trust, a leading developmental NGO, is offering a 12-month internship for an Intern: Contracts & Compliance to support its operations unit under the supervision of the Manager: Contracts and Compliance.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 August 2025
Internship Location: The Mvula Trust Head Office, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Internship
cThis is an excellent opportunity for a recent LLB graduate to gain exposure in contract law, compliance, and procurement law, particularly within the infrastructure development and NGO environment.
Key Responsibilities
As an Intern: Contracts & Compliance, you will:
- Assist with contract drafting, vetting, interpretation, and execution
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual and compliance matters
- Liaise with clients, project managers, and finance on contracts and pricing
- Maintain contractual records and manage correspondence
- Help develop policies and SOPs aligned with legislation
- Contribute to risk identification and mitigation
- Attend stakeholder meetings and workshops
- Provide legal opinions to prevent litigation
- Gain practical insight into construction industry contracts and NGO operations
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree
- 0–1 year of experience (graduates welcome)
- Basic knowledge of:
- Interpretation of statutes
- Contract law (drafting & interpretation)
- Compliance and procurement law
- Understanding of construction contracts is advantageous
- Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
How to apply
Click here to apply for The Mvula Trust Contracts & Compliance Internship 2025
Email your CV only (no certificates or testimonials) to:
recruitment@themvulatrust.org.za
For more info, visit: www.themvulatrust.org.za
Tel: 011 403 3425
