South Africa Internships
Intern in South Africa with Intern Abroad HQ and discover the country’s natural beauty, excellent surfing, incredible ‘Big 5’ wildlife, and diversity of culture and ethnic groups. Choose from a huge range of short-term internship programs in Cape Town, including diverse placements within the fields of Business, Health, Psychology, Human Rights Law, Social Work, and more. We also offer a special selection of Conservation internships in some of South Africa’s top national parks in the fields of Reserve Management & Research, GIS Specialization, Forensic Science, Marine Biology, and more. With affordable fees and top rated programs, Intern Abroad HQ offers the best internship opportunities in South Africa for students, graduates, career changers, and gap year travelers!
- Program Fees from $1953 for 4 weeks
- Includes arrangement of your placement, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in shared lodging
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Based in Cape Town and various nature reserves
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Start dates every month
Internship opportunities
Hands-on Event Planning internships in South Africa. Gain events experience planning & implementing real life events such as parties, weddings & conferences.
Forensic science plays a key role in tackling wildlife crime. Hosted by a leading training facility, interns gain forensic and environmental policing skills.
Join our GIS internship at Gondwana Game Reserve! Gain college credits and international work experience while tackling conservation issues.
Intern in Cape Town with human rights organizations, working to empower everyday people, to understand and defend their own human rights.
Hands-on Journalism & Public Relations Internships in South Africa. Intern as a journalist contributing to newspapers, magazines and news websites.
Hone your analytical research skills with a Legal Practice internship in Cape Town, building real-world experience related to legal admin and research needs.
If you’re passionate about marine conservation, research and diving - or if you’ve always wanted to learn - this is the opportunity for you!
Marketing internships in Cape Town can include development of sales strategies, brand management, digital marketing, research and more.
Learn practical occupational therapy skills and life experience assisting qualified therapists in clinics, care facilities, hospitals and schools.
Physical Therapy internships offer the chance to learn by shadowing local therapists in day-to-day consultations with patients in Cape Town.
Psychology Internships with practicing therapists in South Africa. Shadow therapy sessions and learn by observing assessments for a range of patients.
Customized Public Health Internships in Cape Town, delivering diverse initiatives to support improved health and wellbeing outcomes for community groups.
Gain first hand experience in Real Estate & Property Management on an internship in South Africa. Learn from experienced professionals & assist with daily tasks.
Intern in Kruger National Park, where Reserve Management & Research interns develop reserve research while assisting with wildlife conservation efforts.
Intern with well-established and high profile non-profit organizations, faced with the need to address a range of diverse social issues.
Interns gain valuable and transferable skills, working alongside start-up business owners of innovative new ventures across a broad range of industries.
Cape Town has previously been dubbed as the best place in the world to visit, so it’s the ideal spot for building your resume with a Tourism & Hospitality internship!
Wildlife Research internships offer extensive field work experience and an opportunity to contribute to the greater scientific community.
Interns can work with students of all ages, in areas where they need the most help. Placements include primary or secondary schools and community centers.
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What recent interns said about their experience
What an amazing internship experience! It was an unforgettable month that pushed me out of my comfort zone, gave me experiences I’d never have at home, and allowed me to learn about conservation while meeting some amazing people. I learned a great deal and the entire experience definitely exceeded my expectations! I really enjoyed game drives. It was a good way to explore the reserve, learn lots about the environment and wildlife, get to know other participants and no drive was ever the same. Seeing all the animals, sunrise and sunsets on drives and getting to know new people made the experience truly unforgettable.
My GIS & Reserve Management internship at Gondwana exceeded my expectations in both the knowledge I gained and the amazing views & animals I was fortunate enough to see. It was extremely an rewarding experience as I learned lots and my supervisors taught me so much about GIS and the wildlife here.
An amazing opportunity to experience the marine world and form new relationships.
My stay in South Africa greatly exceeded my expectations. I expected my experience at Gondwana to be exciting and educational, but I never imagined it would be as impactful and enriching as it turned out to be. I'm leaving with a deep appreciation for the incredible wildlife, plants, and landscapes I experienced, as well as the connections and bonds I made with the people around me. I learned far more than I expected and gained an even greater love for the beauty and uniqueness of the region. The most rewarding part of my stay was the unexpected friendships and social bonds I formed with the people around me. I also found it rewarding to complete a GIS which gave me a sense of accomplishment. Working on conservation in such a beautiful and biodiverse region was a privilege, and every day I learned something new about the area's unique wildlife, plants, and ecology. The highlight of my stay was the friendships I formed with the people around me, as well as the privilege of seeing incredible wildlife in its natural habitat every day. Experiencing such a unique environment and becoming so familiar with the animals, plants, and landscapes was something very few people ever have the opportunity to do.
It was an unforgettable experience of living and working closely with South Africa’s wildlife, where I was constantly learning, pushed outside my comfort zone in the best ways, and grew personally and professionally while contributing to conservation work.
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