Challenging Food Science Internship in Cape Town South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year Round

Description: This company began production in 1978 and produce over 30 different varieties and mixes for large chain supermarkets and many smaller private brand names under their own brands as well as still having their own name products. They have exported to many counties around the world from their production facility in Carson City, Nevada, USA as well as from their plant in Cape Town, South Africa. Up to date they have been have been awarded six gold medals in America for their products. the company believes in the best quality in Raw ingredients, Final Products, Personnel and Training. They use fruits, nuts, seeds, and cereals to produce Muesli bars, Energy bars, Protein bars, Seed bars, Fruit bars, Nut bars, Granola and Muesli, Variations of the above, Dried Fruits, Nuts, and Seeds and a wide range of Chocolate coatings and many other items. They also do R & D for international companies as well as a host of local clients.

The company have excellent experience in training interns and are one of the most desired companies for Food Science students from Cape Town Universities to complete their internships in. They regularly host two South African Food Science interns at a time so international students will have the opportunity to interact with local students.

As an intern you will have the opportunity to gain a vast amount of practical experience and will be able to see and control a product from R&D to production and sales, as the company regularly launches new products. You will also work on the production side and your input and knowledge will be greatly utilized.

Highlights:
- Training provided in one of the top immigration 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 travelling 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:
- Studying towards a degree or a related degree in Food Science or Food Technology
- Previous experience would be an advantage
- Good analytical skills
- Enjoy team work and contributing ideas, as well as taking the initiative.

Cost in US$: 600

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
• Written Application

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