Engineering Internships in Cape Town
Program Overview
Engineering internships are some of the most competitive and prestigious placements VACorps offers, and for good reason, you'll be working directly alongside established South African engineers at some of Africa's leading engineering firms, in a country where the economy is growing fast enough to create genuine, ongoing demand for engineering talent.
Because these placements are serious professio...
Engineering internships are some of the most competitive and prestigious placements VACorps offers, and for good reason, you'll be working directly alongside established South African engineers at some of Africa's leading engineering firms, in a country where the economy is growing fast enough to create genuine, ongoing demand for engineering talent.
Because these placements are serious professional environments, candidates are expected to bring either a strong theoretical foundation in engineering or prior hands-on project experience. Our most rewarding placements tend to be in the sustainability sector, but we've successfully placed interns across a wide range of specializations, robotics, sustainable engineering (wind and solar), environmental, biological, electrical, civil, mechatroni...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Updated Sep 9, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Other
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- For a Standard 4-12 Weeks: $3,175
Refund Policy
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Brad Hossack
Participated in 2014
AlumniImmediately after graduating with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Brad interned at Celtic Yachts in Cape Town with Volunteer Adventure Corps. Curre...
I was looking to gain experience internationally to compliment my domestic internship experiences. While interning in Canada, I recognized that many of the projects I worked on had significant international influences. From this, I believe that solving problems with an international perspective will be a critical skill to develop through my career.
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