Description

This Guest House is situated close to the city centre of Stellenbosch in one of the noblest and most beautiful part of the city. The owners provide clients with a home away from home, meeting their highest requirements. Being in the heart of the Cape Winelands, it is the ideal starting point for full or half day tours of wine estates or around the cape. Guests can enjoy the view from the guesthouse of the surrounding mountains, such as Jonkershoek, Twin Peaks and Stellenbosch. They will gladly arrange airport transfers and always lend a helping hand in planning their guests' holi- days. They can also book tours, restaurants, golf-course visits, etc. The Guest House provides an excellent breakfast every morning and provides high quality modern furnishings with added comfort. The well cared for garden provides an oasis of peace and guests have access to a lit salt water pool on the terrace. They also have a Bar, Laundry service and can organize Golf and tennis lessons. All rooms are fully airconditioned (summer and winter) with WLAN throughout the house and if a guest is looking for some extra intimacy they can choose their suite with separate garden and a shower with full frame view into the garden.

The intern's tasks will include but are not limited to the following:- -Assisting with making bookings -Acquisition and listing tasks -Correspondence with guests -Checking in and checking out of guests -Booking of tours, restaurants, tea-times etc. for guests -Care of the guests incl. service Their preferred period for an intern is from November to January during the high season, your working hours will be on average 5 hours a day and meals will be provided during the time that you are on duty at the Guest House. This internship will give you excellent experience in the hospitality industry and the owners will inte-grate you into their team and share their knowledge and experience to ensure a successful internship.

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 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.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

- Background in tourism/hotel industry
- Open and friendly
- Confident in dealing with people
- Good German and English in speaking and writing
- Ability to work independently.
- Driving license an advantage

Intern Types

• Tourism

Languages

• English
• German

Subject Areas

• Travel / Tourism

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, European and Kiwi Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living

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
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• 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