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, 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, Kruger National Park, Gondwana Game Reserve, Sodwana Bay and Mogalakwena
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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.
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 I enjoyed in the GIS & Reserve Management internship in the Gondwana Game Reserve (South Africa) the most was the opportunity to work on real-world projects that challenged me to apply my knowledge creatively and collaboratively. I especially valued the mentorship and teamwork aspects, where I could learn from experienced professionals and contribute my ideas in a supportive environment. The hands-on experience made the tasks both engaging and rewarding. Professionally, it enhanced my technical skills and deepened my understanding of the industry. I gained practical experience that bridged the gap between academic learning and real world application. It improved my communication, problem solving, and time management skills. Working in a unique setting helped me become more adaptable and confident in my abilities. Overall, this experience has prepared me to handle future academic challenges with greater understanding and confidence.
I greatly enjoyed all activities in the GIS & Reserve Management Internship - I felt a part of the reserve and that I was doing meaningful tasks. What I enjoyed most was being around all the exotic animals and learning about their incredible adaptations and behavior. This opened my eyes and inspired me to consider pursuing work in the conservation industry. The help from the Intern Abroad HQ team as well as the incredible location that I was in made the overall experience amazing.
The Marketing internship in Cape Town was amazing! The internship contributed to my long term goals as it taught me how to work with a team, SEO / social media skills, marketing research methods and gave me a better send of understanding what a real job is like. I loved getting to live with people from all over the world and seeing a new place with them.
I enjoyed everything about the Social Work internship in Cape Town. The internship helped me to learn more about adverse childhood trauma and the experience is valuable for both my personal and professional development, offering hands-on experience, skill enhancement, and career clarity. It provided a bridge between academic learning and the professional world, assisted with gaining practical skills, built networks, and allowed me to understand my career goals better.
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