Automotive Engineering Internship in Cape Town
South Africa
- Cape Town:
Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Term: Throughout the year
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Year round
Description:
Located in Cape Town, this company has established itself as one of the few local metal pressing operations able to meet the exacting standards of South Africa's world-class automotive industry and is a leading supplier of safety-critical components. Owner-operated and managed, it has established new benchmarks for delivering on spec, on time and on budget. Employing some of the finest craftsmen in the industry, the company uses the latest technology to produce tools of the highest quality and standard. Spare production capacity is available to outside organisations wishing to commission tool design and manufacturing. The company uses the Solidworks modelling package, and can accept Cad data in most common formats. High precision metal forming is the hallmark by the company has become known. Comprising four production lines and including presses ranging from 60 to 200t capacity the company is ideally suited to the close-tolerance manufacture of almost any component. All their lines are equipped with decoilers and automatic feeders. Their mechanical presses are interlinked by roller conveyors, to minimise wip and improve materialshandling, housekeeping and ergonomics.
Highlights:
- Training provided in one of the top automotive suppliers 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:
The intern should preferably be studying towards a degree in Automotive Engineering, have a strong technical and organisational background, reasonable English language skills, some previous experience and be hard-working, independent and reliable.
Cost in US$: 600
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: yes
Preferably past internship experience
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to South Africa
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- 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
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