Duration: 6 months on a full-time basis (1 January 2026 – 30 June 2026)

Location: Constitutional Court of South Africa, Johannesburg

The Constitutional Court Trust (CCT) is looking for recent graduates with a keen interest in visual art and justice in South Africa to apply for a full-time paid internship opportunity working on the Constitutional Court Art Collection (CCAC) at the CCT.

ABOUT THE CCT

Established soon after South Africa’s transition to democracy, the Constitutional Court Trust (CCT) exists to promote human rights, the rule of law, constitutionalism and judicial independence in the African region – with a particular focus on the Constitutional Court of South Africa. It does so through artistic expression, legal scholarship and exchange programmes, public education and library initiatives.

CCT is the custodian of the Constitutional Court Art Collection (CCAC), a unique collection of predominantly South African artworks, many of which are internationally acclaimed, that stimulate and enrich education, critical debate and research on the transformative role of the Constitution and the Constitutional Court of South Africa, based on the values of freedom, dignity and equality.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

The curatorial internship at the CCT aims to develop learning opportunities within the fields of art administration, curatorship, cataloguing, and research. The focus of the internship will be in the following areas, amongst others:

• Assisting with the rotation of artworks within the public gallery and private areas of
  the Court;
• Maintaining and organising records relating to artworks, minute-taking and contributing to quarterly reports;
• Undertaking basic cleaning and organising of artworks on display and in storage;
• Assisting with in-house conservation work, doing research and performing tasks that relate to the care of artworks.
• Conducting research and drafting web stories on artists whose works are a part of the CCAC;
• Contributing to public engagement activities, including monthly Art & Justice tours, tours with Court staff and guests, and exhibition openings; Assisting with content creation both visual and written on various social media platforms.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

To be eligible for the curatorial internship, applicants must:

• Hold a qualification in visual arts or heritage (or a related qualification that you are able to motivate relates directly to this internship);
• Be a South African citizen under 30 years of age, or those under 30 years of age with the right to live and work in South Africa;
• Be able to commit to a full-time internship of a six-month duration (this is not a part-time role);
• Be recently graduated with no prior full-time work experience – preference will be given to applicants who have not previously benefited from an internship opportunity within a gallery or museum environment;
• Have a knowledge of and demonstrable passion for South African history, art and justice, and an interest in advancing constitutionalism through creative expression;
• Have an understanding of the need for careful handling of museum material and artefacts;
• Be fit and able to move and hang artworks, accurately and with care;
• Be able to plan, prioritise work, and meet deadlines;
• Be able to work independently, and to collaborate effectively within a team environment;
• Be systematic and thorough in approach to work, with excellent attention to detail;
• Be competent in Windows and Microsoft Office software; experience in working with graphic design software such as InDesign or Canva;
• Be proficient in English;
• Have considerate interpersonal and communication skills and a professional demeanour;
• Have good writing and research skills and a willingness to learn.