Cape Town Internships,


Internships offered	English	German

Below is a listing of companies in Cape Town who are currently seeking a position for an international intern. Should you not find an internship of interest, please contact us and we will find you the ideal placement.

Listing:

Business	Design
Consulting and Accounting	DTP Graphic Designer
Marketing / Tourism	Digital Processing, Image Management & Office Administration
Business Administration	Web Design and Programming
Event management / Marketing	DTP- Desk Top Publishing (NEW)
Immigration, Law and Business
Consulting and Immigration	Tourism
Consulting and Business administration	Tourism/Safari Tour operator
Corporate Research/Marketing	Tourism
Human Resources, Marketing & Product development	Tourism, Marketing and Business administration
Marketing in IT (NEW)	Tourism: Sports related
	Adventure tour operator
Event Management	Online Marketing for an inbound tour operator
Event management / Marketing
Event management / Marketing	Hotel / Guesthouse
Event Management	Hotel Management
	Guesthouse (NEW)
	Lodge
	Hotel Management (NEW)

Reference number: 0080

Internship programme: Consulting and Accounting

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 4-6 Months

Short description of programme: The company is a consulting company providing different services involving the immigration/relocation to South Africa for foreigners coming from all over the world. Financial planning, tax advisory, Accountancy, Local & Offshore Investment, Life insurance, Medical aid and more are services offer by the company.

Applicant requirements:

Business administration background
Experienced in accountancy
General understanding of investment and financial planning
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Team player
Willing to take responsibility

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0082

Internship programme: Marketing / Tourism

Location: Cape Town; South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3- 6 months

Short description of programme: This adventure company based in Cape Town offers a vast range of adventure activities, tours, incentives and team building packages. The Adventure packages serve as the perfect place for beginners to investigate specific adventure sports in which they are interested in and also to get a solid grounding in the fundamentals of a specific activity. The company also provides corporate day challenges that integrate experiential psychology with adventure activities.

Tasks will include:

Working with incoming tour operators - handling bookings, quotes and liasing with clients. Market research and marketing the trips/activities

Applicant requirements:

Students of Tourism or Marketing
Or, experience in Tourism/Marketing.
Good English skills
Motivated to learn
Proactive
Reliable

Reference number: 0075

Internship programme: Business Administration

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme:Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme: This company is a Business Exchange company and offers students work experience in different fields of business primarily focusing on Property and Immigration services.

Internship tasks:

Market research, analysis and reporting
Marketing and sales for Property department
Assist with writing business plans
Design, updating and maintenance of WebPages

Applicant requirements:

Students with an Economic and/or Marketing background
At least 21 years
Good English skills, written and spoken
Good computer skills
Teamplayer
Flexible

Reference number: 0074

Internship programme: Event Management

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 4-6 Months

Short description of programme: This events company is organising weekly summer concerts in beautiful surroundings from December to April. They are also offer facilitates for conferencing and venues for various events.

Internship tasks:

Assisting with logistics of events and conferences
Promotion and Marketing of the events and conferences
Daily office duties

Applicant requirements:

Students with Events and/or Marketing background
At least 21 years
Good English skills, written and spoken
Good computer skills
Self confident
Teamplayer
Flexible

Reference number: 0071

Internship programme: Event management / Marketing

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 6 Months

Short description of programme: This company offers a comprehensive portfolio of professionally managed corporate, events and tourism experiences. The event department owns a variety of high profile sport and cultural events in diverse areas. Within their events division they offer innovative sponsoring concepts, integrated marketing communication, corporate hospitality packages and Public Relations and Media planning.

Internship tasks:

Market Research
Preparation, implementation, evaluation of events
Operational assistance at events
Assistance in Media, PR and Sponsorship creation, planning and evaluation

Applicant requirements:

Marketing, Media, Sport Economics or Business Administration related studies
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English
Excellent communication skills
Flexible, proactive and forward thinking
Perform under pressure

Reference number: 0086

Internship programme: DTP Graphic Designer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme: E. Advertising started as the in-house Art, Editorial and Production Department serving the needs of the publishing and events tiers of a successful publishing company. With a wealth of experience and a team of creative, talented and dedicated designers, copywriters, production staff and editors, the company now offers a range of advertising, production, marketing and communications services to a base of outside clients.

Internship tasks:

Designing adverts for Print media
Desktop publishing
Designing presentation for independant projects

Applicant requirements:

Knowledge of the following: Apple Mac, Photoshop, Freehand, Indesign
Good English skills
Attention to detail
Assertive
Perform well under pressure

Reference number: 0076

Internship programme: Immigration, Law and Business

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme: This international immigration company have offices worldwide. They are involved with Visa enquiries; consult for property, business, taxes and more.

Internship tasks:

Market research, Analysis and Reporting
Client liaison
Administration work
Daily office duties

Applicant requirements:

Student with international experience
At least 21 years
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Self confident
Motivated

Reference number: 0079

Internship programme: Consulting and Immigration Department

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: ongoing

Length of programme: 4-6 Months

Short description of programme: The company is a consulting company providing different services involving immigration and relocation to South Africa for foreigners.

Internship tasks:

Filling and completion of applications for retired persons, study permits, life-partner permits etc.
Email, telephone and personal correspondence with clients and relevant institutions
Administration work
Daily office duties

Applicant requirements:

Business studies
Finance, Marketing and Administrative skills
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Flexible, proactive and forward thinking
Perform well under pressure

Reference number: 0080

Internship programme: Consulting and Business administration

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 4-6 Months

Short description of programme: This consulting company provides different services involving the immigration and relocation to South Africa for foreigners.

Internship tasks:

Writing business plans
Market and Internet research
Correspondence with clients and relevant institutions
Administrative tasks
Daily office duties

Applicant requirements:

Business studies
Finance, Marketing and Administrative skills
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Flexible, proactive and forward thinking
Perform under pressure

Reference number: 0087

Internship programme: Lodge

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 12 - 24 weeks

Short description of programme: This lodge is located at the foot of the Table Mountain in a secluded, lush private road in the upmarket suburb of Higgovale. They cater mostly the European Market, 80% of their clients are from German speaking countries. The Lodge offers Bed & Breakfast, an extensive Wedding programme and they are very well connected to the travel industry and organize cars and tours for their guests.

Internship tasks:

Assistant to the manager
Front office
Bookkeeping and administration
Reservations and Guest relations
Parts of the housekeeping in cooperation with housekeepers
Organisation of weddings in house and different other locations

Applicant requirements:

Students of tourism (management) or hotel business
Experiences overseas
At least 23 years old
Fluent in English
Good communication skills
Flexible, independent and responsible attitude

Remuneration:

Small apartment with shower/bath and toilette ensuite will be provided.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available.
A car can be used privately.
500 Rand pocket money per month

Reference number: 0070

Internship programme: Corporate Research/Marketing

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme: This Publishing end Events Company is a leader in South African business-to-business communication. They successfully publish several business journals and facilitate innovative business-to-business conferences and events.
They are a medium sized business and currently have over 150 employees.
They support BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) and have established themselves as an Empowerment Accreditation Service.

Internship tasks:

Marketing in the following areas: Press, Email campaigns, Website and other Media
Sales Strategies
Business research
Market research (especially competitive research)
Analysis and reporting
Project development
Plan and organise business conferences
Daily office duties

Applicant requirements:

Students with Marketing and/or Administration backgrounds
Good computer skills (MS office)
Good English skills (telephone skills)
Attention to detail
Articulate
Perform under pressure

Reference number: 0084

Internship programme: Digital Processing, Image Management & Office Administration

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme: This photographer is a leading wildlife and scenic photographer. His last book was launched to massive acclaim worldwide in July 2006 and is already in reprint with a number of other book titles in publication. The company is looking for an office assistant that is technically skilled and can manage general office duties and administration.

Internship tasks:

Digital processing
Image management (archive images, manage excessive hardware etc.)
General office duties and administration
Basic accounting

Applicant requirements:

PC & MAC knowledge
Photoshop CS, ACDSEE PRO, Rawshooter Premium (would be nice)
Good English skills. Written and spoken
German
Basic accounting knowledge
Understanding of colours & image/photography industry
Motivated

Reference number: 0083

Internship programme: Human Resources, Marketing & Product development

Location: Cape Town

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme: The company is a leader in security fulfilment and packaging for the GSM and smart card industries. They provide a total solution, which is uniquely customised to the requirements of each customer. The company maintains and operate two facilities: in Cape Town and Nigeria.

Internship tasks:

Human Resources: performance reviews, performance appraisals, interviewing, disciplinarily meetings, and leave management
Daily office administration
Marketing
Product development within the range of products manufactured

Applicant requirements:

Business related studies or qualifications
Good English skills. Written and spoken
Motivated
Willing to learn
Flexible

Reference number: 0081

Internship programme: Tourism/Safari Tour operator

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 4-6 Months

Short description of programme: This tour operator has organized nature tours and safaris throughout Southern Africa for over 10 years.
They are offering a wide range of tours, from adventure day trips to the three-week long "Classic Southern Cross adventure tour". Their tours are some of the best camping and lodge trips in Southern Africa and are aimed at adventurous minded people of all ages and walks of life.

Internship tasks:

Accounting
Marketing
Client liaison
Administrative Work
Assist with creating new brochures
Maintain and upgrade the business database

Applicant requirements:

Tourism related background
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English
Flexible, proactive and motivated
Perform well under pressure

Reference number: 0073

Internship programme: Tourism

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3- 6 months

Short description of programme: This company is one of the leading adventure tour operators in South Africa. They design, market, sell and run tours throughout Africa, especially designed for young people.
The company focuses on scheduled departure tours and group or charter tours all over Africa!

Internship tasks:

Market research
Daily office administration
Assist in Visa applications
Maintain and design the website while doing some translations from English to German, Dutch, French
Running errands for all company

Applicant requirements:

Administration experience
Good English skills
Motivated, flexible, reliable
Open minded

Reference number: 0072

Internship programme: Tourism, Marketing and Business administration

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 12 - 24 weeks

Short description of programme: The company brings the nostalgia back to the streets of Cape Town! A memory of vehicles from yesteryear!
They rent classic and vintage limousines and sports cars to the public, incentives/events companies and to travel agencies.
The company has a fleet of 35 cars and their own workshop.
They aim to increase the tourism side of the business.

Internship tasks:

Marketing
E-Marketing
Market Research
Budgeting
Administration

Applicant requirements:

Students of tourism (management) or business (management)
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English
Good communication skills
Flexible, proactive and forward thinking

Reference number: 0085

Internship programme: Web Design and Programming

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: 15.09.2007

Length of programme: 3- 6 months

Short description of programme: Web design
Database design
Web based software development
Internet hosting
Mapping and GIS (geographical information systems)

Applicant requirements:

Diploma or degree in programming or any web based languages
Knowledge of web
Working Knowledge of a programming language
Good English skills

*Financial support in terms of subsidised accommodation negotiable and related to experience.

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0088

Internship programme: Tourism: Sports related

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 6 months

Short description of programme:

Assist and create FIT itineraries for existing and new clients
Assist clients and make sure delivery of product compiles with itinerary
Research and correlate market specific data for core business competencies
Create a detailed database of agents in home country and specific market contacts for each competency
Compile corporate contact forms into a detailed database
Once markets have been identified, approach and introduce company to new contacts
Assist in the development of new products based on market research
Optimise delivery of "product" to clients according to market research

Educational Background:
Tourism or service industry related studies, 3rd year

Occupational Background:
Experience in tourism, hospitality or other service industry
Fluent English skills
Excellent communication skills
Flexible, proactive & forward thinking
Computer literacy

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0089

Internship programme: Real Estate agency

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme: This premier South African property and real estate company was founded 1964. With over 200 branches countrywide, they have established a formidable presence in South African residential property sales and rentals, property development projects, commercial/industrial property and fractional ownerships.

Internship tasks:

Sales assisting with agents in the Cape Town German division.
Marketing (print, website and direct Marketing)
Show houses.
Day to day office administration.
Updating online news media - working with in-house journalist.

Applicant requirements:

Marketing and Administrative skills
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Flexible, proactive and forward thinking

Reference number: 0091

Internship programme: Event management / Marketing

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3 Months

Short description of programme: The agency is specialised in Eventmanagement, Tourism and incentives.
The head office is in Austria and they just opened a new office in Cape Town.

Internship tasks:

Support the management in every kind of work
plan, implement and evaluate events and incentives
Operational assistance at events
Creating Marketing concepts
Deal and find new cooperation partners
Daily office work

Applicant requirements:

Marketing, Media, Sport Economics or Business Administration related studies
Good computer skills (MS office)
Fluent in English written and spoken
Flexible, proactive and forward thinking
Perform under pressure

Reference number: 0093

Internship programme: Hotel Management

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 15.06.2007

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 5-6 months

Short description of programme: This nice and central located 3 Star Hotel has 78 bedrooms ensuite, 2 conference venues for up to 120 people, swimming pool, sun deck, breakfast and dinner area, bar & lounge.
They are looking for a student with experience in Tourism/Hotel, who can take over responsibility.
The intern will assist the manager and gets a very good insight how to manage a hotel.

Applicant requirements:

Good English skills
Student of Tourism/Hotel
Friendly and open minded personality
Self confident
Teamplayer
Reliable and motivated

*Small pocket money: R2500 per month, please note that in general

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0094

Internship programme: Adventure tour operator

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 5-6 Months

Short description of programme: This tour operator designs, markets, sells and runs adventure tours throughout Africa!

Internship tasks:

Design and maintain the website while translating from English in German
Market the tours and market research
Visa applications
Running errands all part of position

Applicant requirements:

Students with Tourism/translation background
At least 21 years
Good English skills, written and spoken
Good computer skills
Teamplayer
Flexible

At the end of your internship you can take part of one of the adventurous tours!

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0092

Internship programme: Online Marketing for an inbound tour operator

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 5 Months

Short description of programme:
This inbound tour operator is one of the leading tour operators specialised on camping and lodge safaris through Southern and East Africa!Operating for more than 10 years they offer tailor-made and scheduled safaris. They are looking for a creative and motivated student who supports the team with focus on online Marketing! You will also get a good insight in the daily work as a tour operator.

Applicant requirements:

Good English skills
Good computer skills
Creative, forward thinking and motivated
Teamplayer
Self confident

*Small pocket money: R1000 per month, please note that in general

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0097

Internship programme: DTP Graphic Designer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme:
Growing steadily from a single travel agency in 1973, this family-owned and managed Group now comprises a variety of companies in the tourism, hospitality, hotel and property sectors in South Africa.

With five retail travel agencies, a conference and events company, an in-bound tour operator and destination management company, holiday apartments, two four-star hotels and three restaurants in its fold, the Group is firmly established in virtually every corner of South African leisure and travel.

Task:

Desktop publishing
Web design

Applicant requirements:

Young and newly qualified designer who can do DTP work as well as web design
Knowledge of the following: Apple Mac, Photoshop, Freehand, Indesign
Good English skills
Attention to detail
Assertive
Perform well under pressure

*Small pocket money: R1000 per month

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0097

Internship programme: DTP Graphic Designer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme:
Growing steadily from a single travel agency in 1973, this family-owned and managed Group now comprises a variety of companies in the tourism, hospitality, hotel and property sectors in South Africa.

With five retail travel agencies, a conference and events company, an in-bound tour operator and destination management company, holiday apartments, two four-star hotels and three restaurants in its fold, the Group is firmly established in virtually every corner of South African leisure and travel.

Task:

Desktop publishing
Web design

Applicant requirements:

Young and newly qualified designer who can do DTP work as well as web design
Knowledge of the following: Apple Mac, Photoshop, Freehand, Indesign
Good English skills
Attention to detail
Assertive
Perform well under pressure

Reference number: 0098

Internship programme: Guesthouse

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 27 - 30 weeks

Short description of programme:

This Guesthouse offers Bed and Breakfast to international clientele
Assistant of the manager
Reservations and quotes
Guest relations
Administration
Booking of tours and trips, car hire
Breakfast

Applicant requirements:

Good English skills
Knowledge of the following: Apple Mac, Photoshop, Freehand, Indesign
Good communication skills
Administrative skills
Operational skills
Punctuality

Accommodation and living expenses will be subsidised.

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0101

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1

Start of programme: As soon as possible (September 2007)

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of the company and programme:

This young and dynamic company based in Cape Town has developed a billing and roaming system for wireless hotspots. They were the 2006 winner of the Top Emerging IT company in the Technology Top 100 awards. We are looking for applicants that are motivated to work in a start-up environment, and be able to work independently in a marketing/sales/promotion position. This is a unique opportunity to build work experience in an entrepreneurial environment.

Internship tasks:

Management of sales , marketing and promotion projects
Targeted direct selling activities into Skyrove's target market
Telephonic and email based follow-up after first contact
Designing and sourcing of suitable signage to promote Hotspot locations
Preparation of sales documentation and proposals
Planning and execution of promotion activities

Applicant requirements:

Tertiary education in Marketing & Sales or IT - current students also welcome to apply
Self management and teamwork skills
Personal drive, energy and motivation
Good English Skills

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!

Reference number: 0102

Internship programme: Hotel Management

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Number of internships offered: 1-3

Start of programme: Ongoing

Length of programme: 3-6 Months

Short description of programme:
Growing steadily from a single travel agency in 1973, this family-owned and managed Group now comprises a variety of companies in the tourism, hospitality, hotel and property sectors in South Africa.

With five retail travel agencies, a conference and events company, an in-bound tour operator and destination management company, holiday apartments, two four-star hotels and three restaurants in its fold, the Group is firmly established in virtually every corner of South African leisure and travel.

Task:

ShadowRooms Division Manager, Marketing Plan coordinator,Sales executives, and F&B Management.
Attend all management meetings and exposing her to as much as possible.

Applicant requirements:

Young students of Hotel related studies
Good English skills
Attention to detail
Assertive

*Small pocket money offered for living expenses

To apply for this internship, please contact us by email: info@thecapelife.co.za.

Please include the reference number with your enquiry and we will contact you with all the relevant application information!