Exciting Marketing Internship in Global Network Travel Company in South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year round

Description: This company is centrally located in the city centre of Cape Town and is affiliated with some of the largest overland and adventure tour operators. The advantage of this is that they are able to offer a wide range of tours and safaris all under one roof, and from where departure times and budgets can be arranged to suit customers requirements throughout Africa.

The company provides quality African travel options to the world through advanced technology. Their helpful and efficient Africa Travel consultants have extensive experience and give their customers hot-off-the-press information. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere combined with the efficient professionalism of their consultants makes this an ideal environment for clients to make informed but unhurried choices or reliable and quick changes to standing reservations.

The company will do their best to ensure that your internship is both a successful and enjoyable one, and will try to meet all your needs and requirements as far as possible.

Different internship posts offered:

1. Assisting with the research of safari/travel facts and updating these.
Strengths required: Experience in Journalism, Media, marketing or travel.

2. Translating existing Website projects into other European languages. (Skills: good linguistic ability and translation skills)

3. Quality assurance testing of online Website projects. (Skills: attention to detail, good language skills, knowledge of the Internet, detail orientated people).

4. Assisting with marketing of safari industry - identifying competitors' strengths and weaknesses. (Skills: attention to detail, can be marketing oriented, analytical ability beneficial.

5. Multimedia and IT. Assisting in-house technical team to produce various multimedia projects using a variety of technologies.

6. Assisting the company in delivering these narration/soundtracks/Flash games etc. in exciting formats and incorporate them across the substantial Siyabona Africa network of Websites. You will also be required to assist the team wherever possible to boost in-house graphics/multimedia skills.

Highlights:
- Training provided in one of the top tourism companies in South Africa
- Interning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
- We take care of all the necessary paperwork with your host company, organisation or institution.
- We assist you with the visa formalities, insurance and flight bookings.
- We organize an accommodation for you that suits your needs and budget.
- We welcome you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and show you around.
- On arrival, you'll get an information folder about Cape Town including important phone numbers, tips and details plus a discount card for several backpackers, bars, restaurants and car hire.
- You will receive a local SIM-card for your cell phone from us.
- We accompany you on your fist day of work and give you a friendly introduction to your new colleagues.
- We assist you with renting or purchasing a car.
- You will receive our weekly Newsletter.
- We organise weekly meetings and affordable and exciting monthly weekend trips for all 'Magisters' and friends of Magister.
- If you are interested in traveling, we can get you large discounts with well known local tour operators.
- We are always available for you before, during, and after your stay.

Qualifications:
- A study background or training in either Marketing, Tourism, Media, Journalism or Communication Science.
- Good computer knowledge/confidence.
- The ability to work in teams with people from different cultures.

Cost in US$: 500

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

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