Description

This company are founding member of the Urban Design Institute of South Africa. They are a dynamic group of young architects and they have won numerous awards of excellence for urban design and architecture including third prize in the Pan African Parliament design Competition in November 2007.

They believe in the evolving design process of teamwork, intense client interaction and a continuous journey towards excellence and simplicity. their philosophy is: "All buildings are cities and the city a big house".

They investigate design problems on a variety of scales and in diverse contexts. Their work includes exhibitions, conservation work, new settlements, public spaces and public buildings, new developments as well as a number of diverse and beautifully crafted private houses and farmsteads.

They are also very focused on applying Green building principles to the design of buildings to save and harvest energy, particularly by reducing the need for traditional cooling or heating methods.

They take on Architecture students for various projects and on applying for this internship more details will be provided according to the interns skills and interests.

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

- Background study in Architecture or Interior Design
- Previous internship or work experience
- Creative, independent thinking and self-motivated.

Intern Types

• Architecture
• Interior Design

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

600

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

South African Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 weeks

Post 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