Description

Established in 1995 and with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town City Center and Berlin, this architecture firm was founded on the principles of promoting excellence in design, planning and construction. They are fully committed to providing full architectural services, interior design, urban planning and project consultancy. They have also established a platform for promoting involvement of previously marginalized people at various levels of architecture, planning. Projects include the South African Embassy, Berlin, Germany, Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel amongst others.

Internship tasks will include:
- Design and CAD drawing
- Working with the necessary architectural programmes
- Site work
- Working within the office team and structure and projects that the company is currently working on.

Highlights

Beautiful beaches, sunny skies all-year round, playground of the sporty and beautiful there are a lot of reasons why Cape Town is called one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There is a wide range of activities for you to do and with our weekly and monthly activities we show you some of the best and give you an idea of what to do with the rest of your time. Capetonians know how to celebrate life - lazy days and sundowners at the beach, barbeques in the evening, chats with new friends and partying the nights away.

We do everything to provide you with a challenging and interesting internship. All our companies are established and registered, they have prepared work areas for the interns, and look forward to welcoming their interns and providing them with interesting and varied work. As we always check out the working atmosphere in our companies, and the staff that work there, we can guarantee that you will learn a lot. Moreover, most companies have adapted the South African way of life and are flexible regarding your special needs and interests.

Qualifications

- Architecture background
- Looking for a challenge!!!
- Reasonable English language skills
- Past work experience and an interest in African architecture
- Enjoy working on projects or as part of a team.

Intern Types

• Architecture

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

500

Program Fees Include:

Placement fees includes the following:
- We organise a tailor-made internship of a very high standard that specifically meets your needs.
- We take care of all the necessary paperwork with your internship company
- We assist you with the visa formalities, vaccinations, insurance and flight bookings.
- We find you good accommodation that suits your needs and budget and a language school for you if necessary.
- We welcome you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and show you around.
- We hand out our Cape Town Information folder" to you. It gives you important phone numbers, tips and details.
- We give you a local SIM-card for your cellphone. It's cheaper than yours from home, so do not forget your cellphone!
- We accompany you on your fist day of work and give you a friendly introduction to your new colleagues.
- We assist with local transport, from providing advice on public transport routes to arranging longterm car hire or purchase. If buying a car, we also assist you in reselling it when you leave.
- We send you our Newsletter weekly via email on a Monday
- We organise weekly meetings at a different venue and once a month an affordable and exciting weekend trip away for all 'Magisters'.
- We assist you while planning an overland trip, furthermore you get special discounts through us with our partner travel companies.
- We are always available for you before, during, and after your stay.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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