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Vacancy id VAC-40392
Job title VAC-40392 Knowledge Hub Intern - Humanitarian Projects
Location Cape Town
Apply by 12-Dec-2025
Start date 01-Jan-2026
Duration 9 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Recent graduate in a relevant discipline (essential).
Final Year Student in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, or a related field. (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 1 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in a relevant role (desirable).
Geographical experience Minimum of 1 year/s of experience in South Africa (desirable).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and curious Knowledge Hub Intern to support the development and growth of our central Knowledge Hub on SharePoint. This role is ideal for someone passionate about data, information management, communications, and digital tools - especially within the humanitarian and development sector.

You will gain hands-on experience across knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, analytics, and content curation. As part of CTG’s 70-20-10 internship programme, you will learn through real project work, mentorship, and structured training.
Role objectives

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the design, organisation, and ongoing maintenance of CTG’s Knowledge Hub on SharePoint.

  • Coordinate with colleagues across HQ and field teams to encourage engagement, content updates, and knowledge sharing.

  • Curate and quality-check submissions to ensure relevance, structure, and accuracy.

  • Produce weekly summaries on new content, innovations, and trends.

  • Provide Knowledge Hub insights for bids, reports, and other client-facing materials.

  • Collaborate with the Communications/Marketing team to integrate knowledge outputs into CTG briefings and campaigns.

  • Explore the use of AI and other technologies to improve accessibility and user experience.

  • Help track usage, engagement, and content metrics for reporting
Project reporting

This intern will report into the Head of Content but will be actively collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.
Key competencies

Required Qualifications (Mandatory)

  • Recent graduate (within the last year) or final-year student iData Analytics, Computer Science, Business Intelligenc, or a related field.

  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with diverse teams.

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Desirable Qualifications

  • Familiarity with information or data management systems.

  • Interest in humanitarian or development work.

  • Experience using SharePoint or similar platforms.
Team management

This role has no team management responsibilities. 
Further information

What You Will Learn

  • By the end of the internship, you will have gained:

  • Hands-on experience building and managing a knowledge hub, including taxonomy design and content curation.

  • Skills in working with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple locations.

  • Experience summarizing data and producing insights for internal and external audiences.

  • Exposure to digital tools including SharePoint and emerging AI technologies.

How to Apply

  • Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter through CTG's online application portal by the stated deadline.

Call to Action

  • If you are eager to learn, passionate about impactful work, and excited to grow in a dynamic international environment—we encourage you to apply!

All qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Inclusion Statement

  • CTG is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.