Internships in Cape Town
Our internship program in Africa is based in Cape Town, South Africa and offers comprehensive professional development for driven candidates looking to stand out from the crowd. If you’re looking to boost your CV and grow your network, Cape Town is the perfect place to gain professional experience.
Overview
We’re no longer offering internships in Cape Town, but we think an internship in London would be a great opportunity for you!We are proud to partner with a range of leading companies and organizations to offer internships in South Africa to outstanding candidates. Our internships in South Africa span all career fields, from environmental sciences and sustainability to social work and marketing. Internships in Cape Town range from six weeks to six months, with start dates all year round.
If you are looking for an internship, Africa is a great option. As more and more international companies, especially Chinese companies, establish their presence in Africa, gaining experience in this emerging market will make you stand out from your peers, and your resume unique. Our internship Africa program offers accelerated career development for those determined to break out of their comfort zone. Our internships in South Africa will set you apart in competitive job markets around the world.
Due to the exclusivity of our partner companies, it must be noted that our internship Africa program is selective.
Career Advancement Training
Interns benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and following their internship program. These tools enable you to successfully prepare for your internship before you start, make the most of your experience while you’re there, and successfully sell your experience in interviews to future employers.
You will be asked to take a pre-program DDI International workplace personality and skills assessment and will be given access to a library of training materials designed to help you succeed. These materials include tips and advice on interview techniques, adapting to international working environments, making a lasting impression in the workplace, and building your personal brand.
During your internship, training is delivered through a combination of videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects and you will receive a LinkedIn badge upon completion. Subjects include critical thinking, oral/written communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global/intellectual fluency.
You will also be granted access to our CV improvement tool, helping you to effectively communicate your achievements and skills to future employers program.
Alumni Success Coaching
We partner with experienced career coaches to provide participants with a personalized, one hour career coaching session upon completing the program. Participants choose from our portfolio of experts who they would like to guide them through their next steps after their international internship. These are just a few of the topics covered:
- Selling your international internship experience
- Building a stand-out CV/resume
- LinkedIn branding
- Salary negotiations
- Landing your dream job
- Strategies for interviewing
Exclusive Workshop Series
Participants will have the opportunity to elevate their professional skills by receiving access to tailor-made Workshop Series that are exclusive to program participants, including interview practice sessions with worldwide peers, CV review workshops, Linkedin workshops, and more!
Participants will also receive invitations to Keynote Speaker events featuring industry experts through panel discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions where participants can also ask live Q&A sessions, giving them the opportunity to enhance their skills and network with the best in the business!
Our previous speakers include well-known experts, CEOs, and Co-Founders such as:
- Sue Liburd MBE DL - a multi award-winning businesswoman with 25 years of experience and a Non Executive Director for the UK’s National Health Service.
- Amir Salihefendic - Founder & CEO of Doist, the remote-first company that built Todoist (one of the world’s most popular productivity apps).
- Claire Diaz-Ortiz - best-selling author, influencer & investor, was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company.
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