Description

The company manufactures sintered components, including sprockets, bearings and filters, for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and the auto aftermarket business. They also produce parts for customers in other selected industries, including mining and security, and are involved in Conventional P/M manufacturing. Today, they are the world's leading producer of powder metal (P/M) components and have more than 7,500 employees worldwide.

Internship tasks:
* Organise and run Kaizan events (i.e. train employees and implement new projects)
* Use Value Stream Mapping to create flow of product through the factory.
* Facilitate Continuous Improvement Team meetings
* Create a structure to sustain improvements
* General Business Administration tasks

Highlights

* Traning 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 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

* Business Administration background
* Reasonable English language skills
* Some previous experience and hard-working, independent and reliable.

This internship will provide you with excellent skills and training and give you the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge in a challenging environment.

Intern Types

• Business Admin, Management
• Engineering (Mechanical)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

600

Program Fees Include:

Magister's Services include:
1. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer
2. Introduction and orientation into Cape Town
3. We supply you with a comprehensive information pack inclusive of a South African SIM-card and map
4. We accompany you on the first day of work and introduce you to your new colleagues
5. Guidance in using the public transport system
6. We send you our informative newsletter weekly via email on a Monday
7. Weekly regular Magister meetings and events
8. Organization of monthly weekend adventure getaways and excursions
9. Support in the organization trips and tours, 10% discounts are given by many operators
10. Permanent contact partner and advisor, 24/7 emergency service

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• 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