ILRIG seeks to fill two full-time staff positions as follows:
Researcher & Educator – position based in Cape Town (with hybrid, office-home work plan).
Media & Communications – position based in either Cape Town (with hybrid office-home work plan) or in Johannesburg (working out of home)
Researcher & Popular Educator
Applications are invited from individuals,
- who have demonstrated skills and work experience conducting research, popular education and writing
- who have experience working with community activists and organisations
- who are capable of undertaking quality, short and long-term research
- who have demonstrated experience and capabilities of designing and conducting popular education workshops as well as other related events,
- who can take self-initiative
- who can work collaboratively and contribute to critical thought,
- who are willing to work on weekends/outside normal hours if necessary
- with an activist and work background that shows a commitment to social justice, and the struggle for a different society and world
- who possess general knowledge of developments and struggles within the working class/poor communities in South Africa, and elsewhere.
Media & Communications
Applications are invited from individuals,
- who possess general skills related to, have work experience in, and knowledge of, the media-communications sector, especially within activist civil society
- who possesses general knowledge and skills centred on website management, as well as the distribution and marketing of publications
- who have specific skills and work experience related to organisational communications, writing articles for the media and the use of social media for civil society organisations
- who have demonstrated experience and capabilities of creating-designing media-publications content
- who can take self-initiative but can also work collaboratively and contribute to critical thought,
- who are willing to work on weekends/outside normal hours if necessary
- who has a commitment to social justice, and the struggle for a different society and world
ILRIG is a progressive, inclusive, and feminist organisation that does not discriminate on the basis of race, class, gender or sexuality, but we specifically welcome applications from black women and persons from the LGBTIQ+ community.
The remuneration for both positions consists of an annual salary of R425 000 before tax. Over and above this, staff are provided with medical aid and a provident fund.
To apply, send your CV (with 3 contactable work-related references) as well as a letter of motivation that speaks directly to the requirements of the job as listed above and why you want the job. Ensure that you specify which job you are applying for. Send all documents to CC to For any specific queries, contact us at (021) 447 6375.
All of the above must be received by no later than 15th February 2024. Any application received after this date will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview. If you have not been contacted by 26th February 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.