APEA exists because the years before someone starts work, at school, college, university or in training, decide too much of what comes after. We're building a pan-African network that connects educators, employers, young people, governments and investors around that idea, and we're bringing them together at the African Future Skills Indaba in Johannesburg from 19 to 24 March 2027.
We're a small, growing team. You'd be joining at the start, with real responsibility from day one and the chance to shape how a continental event and network are run. We work in a hybrid way from Johannesburg, and we care about doing things properly: paying on time, giving clear briefs, and crediting people for their work.
7.2 Current opportunities
There are no vacancies at this moment. New roles will be posted on this page when they open, with a full role brief and a closing date.
If you'd like to hear about future openings, you can join our talent list (clause 7.7).
7.3 What each role listing shows
Every listing uses the same template so candidates can compare easily:
- role title, reporting line and who you'll work with
- type (full-time, part-time, fixed-term contract or consultancy), start date and duration
- location and working pattern
- what you'll do (5 to 8 main responsibilities)
- what you'll bring (essential and nice-to-have skills and experience)
- remuneration band or "market-related"
- how to apply, documents needed and closing date
- the Employment Equity statement (clause 7.5)
7.4 How to apply and what happens next
- Apply online using the form on the role page. Until the online form goes live, email your CV (PDF, two pages is ideal) and a short cover letter to info@apea.international with the role title in the subject line.
- Acknowledgement. You'll get an automatic email confirming we've received your application.
- Shortlisting. We review every application against the requirements in the listing. If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please take it that you haven't been shortlisted this time.
- Interviews. Shortlisted candidates are invited to one or two interviews, online or in Johannesburg. Some roles include a short practical task, which will be fair in length and won't be used for our work.
- Checks and offer. With your written consent, we'll check references and may verify qualifications, identity, criminal record and, for roles involving children, the National Child Protection Register. We'll then make a written offer.
We'll tell everyone who reached the interview stage the outcome.
7.5 Employment Equity and inclusion
APEA is committed to fair and equal opportunity and complies with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from Black South Africans (African, Coloured and Indian), women and persons with disabilities, in line with our employment equity goals. We don't discriminate on any ground listed in section 6 of the Act. Appointments are made on merit, with equity considered where candidates are suitably qualified.
Non-South African candidates are welcome to apply for roles that can be done remotely or as consultancies. For roles based in South Africa, you'll need the right to work here, as required by the Immigration Act 13 of 2002.
7.6 Reasonable accommodation
If you have a disability or need any adjustment to take part in the application or interview process, tell us in the form or email info@apea.international. We'll make reasonable accommodation, and this won't affect how your application is assessed.
7.7 Talent list, internships and volunteering
- Talent list. Submit your CV and areas of interest and, with your consent, we'll keep it for 12 months and contact you if a suitable role opens.
- Internships and graduate placements. In line with our focus on the transition into work, we plan to offer placements for students and recent graduates during the AFSI 2027 build-up, including through the Pathfinders and Practice Track and the Educator Entrepreneurship & Economic Systems (EEES) pillar. Placements will follow the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and any sectoral determinations that apply, and will be paid a stipend.
- Volunteers. We'll recruit event volunteers for 19 to 24 March 2027. Volunteers get training, meals on duty, a certificate and access to selected sessions. Volunteer applications open on the AFSI volunteer page.
7.8 Recruitment fraud warning
APEA will never ask you to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, whether for an application, interview, training, equipment, a medical or a placement. We only advertise roles on this page and our official LinkedIn page, and we only contact candidates from an @apea.international email address. If you receive an offer that asks for money or personal banking details before a signed contract, it's a scam. Please report it to info@apea.international and to the South African Police Service.
7.9 Applicant Privacy Notice
This notice explains how APEA handles your personal information when you apply for a job, internship, consultancy or volunteer role. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy (section 4).
What we collect. Your contact details, CV, cover letter, qualifications, employment history, references, answers to application questions, interview notes and task results. If you choose to share it, we also collect equity information (race, gender and disability) for employment equity reporting under the Employment Equity Act. Giving equity information is voluntary and it isn't shown to the people assessing your application unless it's needed to apply our equity plan to a final decision.
Checks. We only run reference, qualification, criminal record, credit or child protection checks with your separate written consent, and only where they're relevant to the role. Credit checks are done only where the role involves handling money, as the National Credit Act allows. Criminal record and child protection information is special personal information (POPIA section 26) and is handled only by the person managing the appointment.
Why and on what basis. To assess your suitability for the role, communicate with you, make an offer and meet our legal duties. The basis is taking steps at your request before a possible employment contract, our legitimate interest in hiring well, legal obligations, and your consent for checks and the talent list.
Who sees it. Only the people involved in recruiting for the role, such as the hiring manager, interview panel and, where used, a recruitment agency or verification provider acting as our operator. Our recruitment tools (Wix Forms and our email and cloud storage providers) may store information outside South Africa under the safeguards in clause 4.7.
How long we keep it. If you're unsuccessful, we keep your application for 12 months after the role is filled, so we can answer questions about the decision and comply with the Employment Equity Act, then delete it. If you've agreed to join our talent list, we keep it for 12 months from your consent. If you're hired, your application becomes part of your staff file.
Your rights. You can ask to see, correct or delete your information, withdraw consent, or object, as set out in clause 4.10. Contact our Information Officer at info@apea.international. You can complain to the Information Regulator (clause 4.11).
Application form tick-boxes.
- I confirm the information in my application is true and complete. (required)
- I've read the Applicant Privacy Notice and agree to APEA processing my information to assess my application. (required)
- Keep my CV on APEA's talent list for 12 months so you can contact me about future roles. (optional)
- I'd like to share equity information for employment equity reporting. (optional, opens extra fields)