National Economic Development and Labour Council invites South Africans to apply for the National Dialogue of South Africa Facilitators and Rapporteurs Opportunities 2026.
Opportunity Application Closing Date: 09 July 2026
Opportunity Location: Various Provinces, South Africa
National Dialogue of South Africa Facilitators and Rapporteurs Opportunities 2026
The National Economic Development and Labour Council, known as NEDLAC, through the National Dialogue of South Africa, is inviting applications for Facilitator and Rapporteur opportunities across the country.
A total of 240 short-term contract opportunities are available nationwide.
These include 120 Facilitator positions and 120 Rapporteur positions.
The opportunities are designed to support the National Dialogue process, a citizen-led initiative aimed at bringing communities together to discuss important national issues and contribute towards South Africa’s renewal.
Opportunity Details
Organisation: National Economic Development and Labour Council
Programme: National Dialogue of South Africa
Positions Available: 120 Facilitators and 120 Rapporteurs
Total Posts: 240
Contract Type: Short-term contract
Location: Various Provinces, Nationwide
Application Method: Email
Closing Date: 09 July 2026
Available Opportunities
The following opportunities are open for applications:
Facilitators: 120 positions.
Rapporteurs: 120 positions.
Facilitators: 120 Positions
Contract Type: Short-term contract
Location: Various Provinces, Nationwide
Reporting Line: National Dialogue Project Coordinator: Content and Programmes
Remuneration: R1 500 per dialogue
Main Purpose of the Facilitator Role
Facilitators will guide respectful, inclusive and trauma-informed dialogue sessions.
Their role is to ensure that every participant has an opportunity to speak while maintaining productive and meaningful discussions.
Facilitators will help create safe spaces where community members can openly share experiences, concerns and ideas.
Key Responsibilities of Facilitators
Facilitators will be responsible for facilitating ward-based and sectoral dialogues.
They will create inclusive discussion environments.
They will encourage participation from all attendees.
They will manage difficult conversations respectfully.
They will handle conflict constructively.
They will ensure that people with disabilities are fully included in the dialogue process.
National Dialogue Principles
Facilitators must uphold the principles of the National Dialogue.
These include:
Neutrality.
Respect.
Inclusivity.
Ubuntu.
Trauma-informed facilitation.
Before and After Dialogue Sessions
Facilitators will also be expected to attend orientation sessions.
They may participate in briefing meetings.
They will work closely with Rapporteurs.
They will assist with accurate documentation of discussions.
Ethics and Compliance for Facilitators
Facilitators must maintain confidentiality.
They must remain impartial.
They must follow the National Dialogue Code of Conduct.
They must protect participants throughout the process.
Facilitator Requirements
Applicants should have proven experience facilitating community dialogues, workshops or public consultations.
Applicants should have active involvement in community or sectoral work during the past two years.
Applicants must be fluent in at least two official South African languages.
Applicants must have a strong command of the dominant language spoken within the assigned community.
Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills.
Applicants should have strong listening skills.
Applicants should have conflict management ability.
Applicants should have emotional intelligence.
Applicants should have cultural sensitivity.
Important Note for Facilitator Applicants
Government employees at national, provincial and local level are not eligible for paid Facilitator roles.
Steering Committee members are also not eligible for paid Facilitator roles.
Facilitator Remuneration
Successful Facilitators will receive R1 500 per dialogue.
This fee is all-inclusive.
Payment will be made after successful completion of the assigned dialogue, submission of required reports, submission of supporting documentation and approval by the National Dialogue Secretariat.
Rapporteurs: 120 Positions
Contract Type: Short-term contract
Location: Various Provinces, Nationwide
Reporting Line: National Dialogue Project Coordinator: Content and Programmes
Remuneration: R2 500 per dialogue
Main Purpose of the Rapporteur Role
Rapporteurs will ensure that important discussion points are accurately documented.
They will capture discussions objectively and produce structured reports that contribute to the overall National Dialogue synthesis.
Their work helps ensure that community voices are preserved accurately for future policy discussions and national planning.
Key Responsibilities of Rapporteurs
Rapporteurs will take detailed and accurate notes during dialogue sessions.
They will capture key discussion points.
They will record differing viewpoints.
They will document agreements and recommendations.
They will record and transcribe dialogue sessions.
Applicants must have access to a recording device.
Report Writing Duties
Rapporteurs will prepare structured dialogue reports.
They will produce objective summaries.
They will synthesise complex discussions.
They will follow approved reporting templates.
Quality Assurance Duties
Rapporteurs must verify information with Facilitators.
They must ensure that reports accurately reflect discussions.
They must capture the diversity of views shared during the dialogue sessions.
Compliance for Rapporteurs
Rapporteurs must maintain confidentiality.
They must follow ethical documentation standards.
They must remain neutral and objective throughout the process.
Rapporteur Requirements
Applicants must have at least one year of experience in one or more of the following areas:
Minute-taking.
Rapporteur work.
Report writing.
Transcription.
Documentation roles.
Applicants must have excellent listening skills.
Applicants must have strong note-taking skills.
Applicants must have excellent writing ability.
Applicants must be fluent in English.
Applicants must be fluent in at least one additional official South African language.
Applicants must be able to remain neutral under pressure.
Rapporteur Remuneration
Successful Rapporteurs will receive R2 500 per dialogue.
Payment will be made after completion of the assigned dialogue, submission of all required reports, submission of supporting documentation and approval by the National Dialogue Secretariat.
Who Should Apply?
These opportunities may be suitable for individuals with experience in community development.
Applicants from social work, public administration, local government, civil society organisations and education may also apply.
The opportunities may also suit candidates with experience in research, NGOs, human rights, community leadership, mediation and youth development.
Applicants with experience running workshops, facilitating meetings or writing formal reports may be strong candidates.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents before applying:
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Copies of relevant qualifications, if applicable.
Proof of experience in facilitation, report writing, documentation, community work or related fields.
Any additional documents required in the full advertisement.
How to apply
Click here to apply for National Dialogue of South Africa Facilitators and Rapporteurs Opportunities 2026 by emailing your application to:
Email: NDRecruitment@nedlac.org.za
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the full advertisement and response details before submitting an application.
Further information is available on the NEDLAC website:
Important Notes
Applicants must apply before the closing date.
Late applications may not be considered.
Facilitators and Rapporteurs will be appointed on short-term contracts.
Government employees and Steering Committee members are not eligible for paid Facilitator roles.
Facilitators must be able to guide inclusive, respectful and trauma-informed dialogue sessions.
Rapporteurs must be able to capture discussions accurately and produce structured reports.
Closing Date
The closing date for National Dialogue of South Africa Facilitators and Rapporteurs Opportunities 2026 is 09 July 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Final Thoughts
The National Dialogue of South Africa Facilitators and Rapporteurs Opportunities 2026 offer South Africans a chance to contribute to meaningful public participation and national renewal.
Applicants with experience in facilitation, community engagement, documentation, report writing, minute-taking or transcription should apply before 09 July 2026.