Challenging Marketing Internship in Cape Town Travel

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: year round

Description: This company which started over 13 years ago as an Overland Adventure Operator has grown to include a fleet of over 40 trucks, 120 staff and 30 scheduled departures a month all over Africa. Their experience includes over 3,000 tours to date, over 30,000 clients satisfied and around 10 million kilometers covered. As an experienced African owned company, they are proud of the fact that their vehicles, equipment and staff are of the highest quality.

Internship tasks:
- Carry out marketing procedures and market research in a fast paced environment.
- Assist with writing travel articles, and if candidate speaks a foreign language this will be useful as well

This company normally has at least 6 interns at a time, the company offers fantastic training as well as a relaxed working environment with a free overland 21 day trip.

Highlights:
* Working in a dynamic environment with adventure orientated individuals
* Free trip as part of the internship
* Training by one of the best travel companies in South Africa

Qualifications:
- A background in Marketing or tourism
- Hardworking, motivated all rounder individual
- Enjoy team work and would like to make a significant contribution to the company.
- Reasonable English
- Enjoy the outdoors and enjoy socialising

Cost in US$: 700

1. Advisory partner during your application- and preparation period, especially with all concerns regarding vaccinations, insurance, flight booking, visa etc.
2. Organisation of a work experience according to your individual ideas
3. Setting up the contract with your host company, -organisation or institution
4. We issue and send all necessary documents to you
5. Assistance with visa formalities and flight bookings
6. Organizing English lessons at a language school if needed
7. Support in renting/purchasing and registration of a car

Our services during your stay

1. Personal welcome and airport transfer
2. Introduction to Cape Town
3. Supply with a detailed information package including a South African SIM card and a discount card for several restaurants, bars and activities.
4. Guidance with public transport in South Africa
5. Escort and introduction on your first day of work
6. Weekly meetings
7. Monthly weekend trips in Cape Town's surrounding area
8. Support with organising trips and discounts with lots of local tour operators
9. Constant contact partner, 24 hours emergency service

Salary / Pay: Free overland trip

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Magister Student Placement Organisation's Mission Statement: As one of the most established and well known intern and volunteer organizations in Cape Town, Magister's main objective is geared towards the matching and placing of qualified International students and volunteers with dynamic Cape Town based companies and organizations. Magister also caters for the needs of backpacker tourists and newly qualified entrants to the labor market. With our wide network of contacts and range of skills we strive to ensure that your experience abroad remains an unforgettable one. While strengthening foreign ties between South Africa and other countries, Magister offers great value to their students and invests in their personal development and education as well as their careers. By liaising regularly with the students and providing professional advice and individualized services, we aim to ensure the easy set-up, smooth running and successful conclusion of ventures. We encourage the students to get to know one another and establish relationships that will support them throughout their stay in South Africa.

Year Founded: 2000