South Africa Internships With Academic Credit | From 2-24 Weeks
- South Africa
- Cape Town
About Program
Award-winning and accredited intern programs in South Africa with Intern Abroad HQ. Start when you want and choose a duration from 2-24 weeks.
Through Intern Abroad HQ, you'll gain access to the most affordable internship opportunities, and save $000s on tuition fees by gaining additional course credits.
Get a guaranteed internship in a range of fields, including Business, Health, Psychology, Law, Social Work, Conservation and more. We organize everything for you, including your customized internship placement, accommodation, airport pick-up, orientation, 24/7 in-country support, an international reference from your host organization, and more.
Intern Abroad HQ specializes in securing internships abroad for students and recent graduates who are seeking an immersive, personalized experience to enhance their employability. Intern alongside English-speaking professionals, or practice your local language skills!
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Program Highlights
- We guarantee to secure a placement for you, personalized to your career ambitions
- All-inclusive affordable internship abroad programs from just US$1,545 for 2 weeks, including accommodation and more.
- Affordable way to earn college credit - 5 credits for only US$500!
- International reference letter to make your resume stand out.
- Flexible durations from 2-24 weeks, with year-round start dates
Popular Programs
Based at the Gondwana Game Reserve, a leading conservation reserve in central South Africa, interns will learn how to use GIS software, collect GIS data on the ground, and apply data and skills to solve real-world African conservation issues. Develop essential transferable skills with leading open-source software QGIS.
Gain valuable experience into human rights law and social advocacy in Cape Town, where unique social issues and discrimination impact a range of communities. Day-to-day activities include assisting local lawyers, research, and clerical and case management support.
Learn about inpatient services, community health, addiction, substance abuse, and more as a Psychology intern in Cape Town. You'll assist and shadow local professionals, observing real life therapies to develop valuable experience and understanding.
If you’re passionate about marine conservation and scuba diving - this is the opportunity for you! Sodwana Bay is a World Heritage site with renowned natural beauty and coral reefs that are home to turtles, whales and manta rays. Learn about Indian Ocean reef conservation, gain marine ecology training and scuba experience in one of the world's prime marine habitats.
This unique internship combines reserve management experience with specialized project activities. This dynamic approach provides interns with a real-world opportunity to gain scientific mentorship and learn practical new skills related to fieldwork, data and ecology.
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Location
Cape Town is a port city, the legislative capital of South Africa, the most southern city in all of Africa, and referred to as the "Mother City". It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and expatriates to South Africa.
Response from Intern Abroad HQ
Hi Suzanne, thanks for taking the time to share your review with us. I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the beauty of South Africa, along with the company of friendly people. It was our pleasure to host your internship and provide the support throughout. We wish you all the best as you pursue your future goals. Thanks, again, from the Intern Abroad HQ Team.