Sustainable Development Internships in Cape Town
Program Overview
South Africa isn't just tackling sustainability challenges in theory, it's actively building solutions on the ground, and was recognized as a leading African nation in sustainable development when Cape Town was named World Design Capital in 2014. As a Sustainable Development intern with VACorps, you'll be placed directly into that work, with a placement built around your academic background, resea...
South Africa isn't just tackling sustainability challenges in theory, it's actively building solutions on the ground, and was recognized as a leading African nation in sustainable development when Cape Town was named World Design Capital in 2014. As a Sustainable Development intern with VACorps, you'll be placed directly into that work, with a placement built around your academic background, research interests, and specific area of focus within economic, environmental, or social development.
Depending on where your interests sit, you could be placed in wildlife preservation, housing development, energy solutions, economic development, biodiversity, or animal sciences, each offering a genuinely different lens on what "sustainable development" actually means in practice. Because South Afric...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Sustainable Development
Updated Sep 14, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Sustainable Development
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
- Resume
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 4-12 weeks: $3,275
Refund Policy
Other
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