Doctors Without Borders (MSF) offers a great chance for South African graduates to join their Donor Engagement and Events Internship Programme in 2026. This 12-month role in Johannesburg pays a monthly stipend of R5,000 plus benefits. If you care about humanitarian work and want skills in fundraising and events, this could be your start.
About Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, is a global group that gives medical help to people in wars, disasters, or places without good healthcare. They work in over 70 countries with doctors, nurses, and support teams. In South Africa, MSF has offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. They do aid work and raise funds to keep their mission going.
Details of the Internship Programme
This internship sits in MSF’s Fundraising Department, in the Retention and Loyalty Team. You will help with events and donor activities. Tasks include admin work, logistics, talking to donors, and using CRM systems for customer care. It suits graduates in marketing, public relations, communications, or business who like humanitarian causes.
Key Learning Areas
Interns build skills in several spots:
- Managing and coordinating events.
- Building donor relations and giving good customer service.
- Working with CRM systems.
- Running fundraising campaigns and handling merchandise.
Main Responsibilities
Your daily work breaks into three areas.
Events and Engagement Support
Help plan fundraising events like marathons, webinars, or school visits. Track donations from EFT or platforms like GivenGain. Handle event logistics and send out merchandise. Talk to donors to keep them involved.
Donor Support and Communication
Answer donor questions by email or phone. Update donor profiles and keep records straight. Log every interaction in the CRM system. Send thanks and updates to donors on time.
Administration and Reporting
Keep fundraising records in digital and paper form. Help write standard operating procedures and check quality. Update the CRM database. Work to boost donor retention numbers.
Minimum Requirements
You need a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, or Communications.
Key skills include strong written and verbal communication, computer skills in MS Word and Excel, good organization, time management, multitasking, and detail focus.
Personal traits matter too: passion for humanitarian work, strong work ethic, customer service mindset, team skills, ability to handle pressure, and high ethics with confidentiality.
Benefits You Get
- Monthly stipend of R5,000.
- Full medical aid coverage.
- Transport allowance.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Tools like a computer, workspace, and internet.
Why Apply for This Internship
Work for a top humanitarian group and gain real skills in fundraising, events, and donor care. Take part in projects that save lives. Build your resume and open career doors.
How to Apply
👉 Apply online here. The closing date is 03 April 2026. Only shortlisted candidates get contacted. Submit a full application on time. Start date is as soon as possible in Johannesburg.
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