Description

We offer a comprehensive array of internship openings within the South African financial sector, ranging from financial management to microfinance. South Africa is the largest economy in Africa and an internship in this field will give you the opportunity to engage international and domestic financial matters. Applicants with an interest in economic development should consider one of our microfinance internships, as this will place you in an internship environment where you will contribute to poverty reduction through the economic enfranchisement of previously disadvantaged South Africans. A Microfinance internship will also introduce you to many incredible and inspiring small business leaders operating in low-income areas of the city. All internship opportunities are very "hands-on" and will give you a comprehensive understanding of South Africa's financial sector.

Highlights

All microfinance/financial sector internships are facilitated through the Volunteer Adventure Corps professional internship program. A few highlights of our internship program are as follows:

- We are an internship program that only accepts the most serious and professionally focused applicants. Our participants work full time and are expected to make an impact at their internship sites. Central to our program philosophy is the concept of mutually beneficial experiential learning, through which the intern, partner organization, and the communities they serve, have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop in dynamic and positive ways.

- Outside of your internship, you will be able to participate in our program's free weekly Friday Excursions. Excursions take place in the afternoon and are an optional, yet highly recommended, way to see a new part of the city every week while socializing with other interns in the program. The following are examples of previous Friday excursions: surfing lessons at Muizenberg Beach, hikes in Table Mountain National Park (Lion's Head, Boomslang Caves, Elephant's Eye, Constantia Nek, Cecilia Forest), wine tasting in Constantia, chocolate tasting in Franschhoek, picnics in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, champagne sunset cruises in Table Bay Harbor and the list goes on!

- All interns participate in a comprehensive 2-day arrival orientation.

- We offer regular community service volunteer opportunities.

- We offer free weekly Xhosa classes (one of South Africa's 11 official languages).

- We assist all our participant with the location of housing in Cape Town.

- We offer 24-hour support and assistance.

Qualifications

Candidates must have relevant prior work/internship experience in the field or be studying one of the following: microfinance, accounting, economics, business or finance.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Visit our program website.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-6 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Volunteer Adventure Corps's Mission Statement

Central to our program philosophy is the concept of mutually beneficial experiential learning, through which the intern, partner organization, and the communities they serve, have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop in dynamic and positive ways. Ultimately, we want you to have an incredible experience in Africa while gaining the type of professional exposure that will be one of the first talking points in any job interview.

Year Founded

2006