Description

This company creates uniquely African Felt and Fused Natural Fibre Accessories, designed and hand crafted bytalented artisans at their Cape Town Studio.

The designs reflect the beauty of Africa and quirky, original designs and innovative manufacturing techniques createopportunities for deserving young crafters.

The company operates according to fair trade principles, supplying sustainable work in a business environment. The felt is handmade and hand dyed from South African Merino and Karakul wool. No azo dyes are used, and jewellery is nickel-free.

The pieces have been exhibited on Innovative Threads, a juried international fibre art exhibition. In 2005, they werethe recipient of an Elle Decoration Design Award and the company became a Cape Craft Icon in 2007, in recognition of their contribution to craft and the upliftment of impoverished communities in the Western Cape. They were also selected to exhibit on the Cape Craft and Design Exhibition 2009 and 2010and they supply South African trade outlets, and export to discerning customers in USA, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Botswana, Namibia, Australia and Japan.

As an intern you will gain really good experience in a small manufacturing environment, be involved in every aspect of the business and be involved in a business which deals with underprivileged people.

Duties would include, but are not limited to: Taking of and write up of orders and invoices Assisting the production controller with: Issuing of raw materials into production Staff related queries Calculation of wages Petty cash write up Customer payment follow up Packing of goods for delivery and ensuring courier collection Ad hoc customer queries Order and collection of stock Through this internship you will gain excellent experience in Management and Business Administration and work along-side talented South African individuals.

Highlights

- 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 youll 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 in either Business Administration, Marketing or Production
- Hardworking, motivated all rounder individual

Intern Types

• Business Admin, Management
• Fashion Business
• Marketing, Ad, PR

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

620

Program Fees Include:

What you get before you arrive
1. Permanent contact partner providing advice and support throughout your application process and assistance with all necessities such as vaccinations, insurance, flight booking, visa etc
2. Organisation of a work experience according to your individual requirements
3. Setting up of a contract with your host company, -organisation or institution
4. We issue and send all the necessary documents to you
5. Assistance with visa formalities and flight bookings
6. Setting up of suitable accommodation according to your needs and budget
7. Organization of English lessons at a language school if required
8. Support in renting/purchasing and registration of a car.

What you get during your stay
1. Personal welcome and airport transfer to prearranged accommodation
2. Introduction to Cape Town
3. Handing over of a detailed information package including a South African SIM card and a discount card for several restaurants, bars and activities.
4. Guidance with public transport in South Africa
5. Escort and introduction on your first day of work
6. Regularly weekly meetings
7. Monthly budget weekend trips in Cape Town's surrounding area
8. Support with organising trips and discounts with several local tour operators
9. Permanent contact partner(s), 24 hours emergency service

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and European 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

• 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