Located at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town, the Bertha Centre leverages its position to influence the narrative of social impact at a leading institution on the continent. Established in 2011 as an interdisciplinary social innovation hub, through the development of new curricula, training and research, the Bertha Centre has been able to foster conversations on innovation and impact for social change from its position in knowledge institution. The Bertha Centre, funded by the Bertha Foundation, has developed programmes in Education, Health, Systems Justice, Finance and Youth Development creating a space for experimentation and pursuit of radical partnerships to unlock resources. The work of the Bertha Centre is built using a systems lens with the aim of investing in the next generation of leaders through the Bertha Scholars programme and creating opportunities for lasting social justice that addresses systemic inequities.

The Bertha Centre pursues its activities with a curiosity about the future and with a humble urgency. The Bertha Centre recognises that by working for justice now, it lays the foundation for equitable and just institutions in the future – that serve ideals and visions befitting of the greater imagination offered by the social justice and innovation movement of the present day. 

Requirements

The Bertha Centre is a globally ranked centre of excellence dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship towards social justice. The Bertha Centre is located in Cape Town, South Africa and seeks to appoint a service provider to source and compile content for the Bertha Centre’s Annual Integrated Report for 2020.

The service provider must be an experienced writer and should be able to make suggestions of graphics and imagery to accompany text.

The appointed service provider must have extensive experience in drafting formal reports like an Annual Report or Integrated Report. The service provider should have at least 5-10 years of copywriting experience, coupled with a relevant qualification. Experience working in the academic or development sectors would be advantageous. 

Questions that help clarify the work to be completed can be submitted to ntombini.marrengane@uct.ac.​za

Closing date for submissions: Wednesday, 28th of July 2021