Global Intelligence Intern | Crisis24
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : January 29, 2026
About the Role
This highly analytical role supports the monitoring and assessment of global security threats and political risk data. Utilizing AWS for large-scale data processing and specialized intelligence tools, the intern ensures compliance with rigorous reporting standards. Their work is pivotal in mitigating operational risk for international corporate clients by providing real-time data-driven insights on emerging global crises.
What You Will Work On
- Assists with data collection under the direction of the Product/AI liaison lead
- Review and distribute high-volume tactical data to the client base
Work Condition
- Extended periods of sitting during assigned working hours
- Flexible hours and workdays to meet the mission
- Extended exposure to computers
- Collaborative environment across business units with extensive independent work
What You Will Bring
Education Requirements
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD program or have graduated – International Relations/Political Studies
Work Experience
- Experience with data, AI, and computers, with attention to detail in any capacity
- Training and/or work experience in safety, security, risk management and/or geopolitical/international relations is a plus
Skills
- Excellent Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to relate complex information to consumers and lay persons rapidly and accurately
- Accurate representation of events in the form of written and oral communication
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and directives while also participating in a team environment
- Basic Microsoft software skills to include Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook
- Outstanding research skills using open-source information available by web, in print, or from research institutions
Career Growth & Education
A degree in International Relations, Political Science, or Security Studies is the required academic foundation. Successful interns often progress to Intelligence Analyst or Risk Consultant roles within global security firms. Pursuing specialized bootcamps in data science and open-source intelligence (OSINT) through professional platforms provides a pathway to senior roles in international diplomacy and corporate security.
Salary & Financial Insight
Monthly stipends for global intelligence interns range from R10,000 to R16,500, offering a gateway to high-paying international analyst careers. Young professionals should prioritize starting a small-scale investment plan in tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) and focusing on building a global professional network.
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