Duration: 4–24 weeks (flexible)
Start Dates: Every Monday year-round (availability may be limited during holidays)
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Accommodation: Included (shared lodging with Wi-Fi and cooking facilities)
Meals: Not included (interns are responsible for meals)
Support: Fully hosted—airport pickup, orientation, local assistance, and placement coordination
Ideal For: Business, marketing, communications, or entrepreneurship students or recent grads with strong English skills
Apply Here: Free application; US$499 deposit confirms placement
What You’ll Do
- Work alongside founders in startups and social ventures across various sectors like finance, green energy, IT, and social entrepreneurship
- Engage in practical tasks such as market research, lead generation, digital marketing, business development, and growth strategy support
- Learn firsthand the challenges of launching and scaling startups through real-world exposure
- Spend the first week acclimating—learning about the placement and building the foundation for your contributions
- Placements are tailored to your background, so more experienced interns or longer stays may get advanced responsibilities
Cultural & Professional Growth
- Discover Cape Town’s entrepreneurial ecosystem while exploring a dynamic city filled with innovation and culture
- Collaborate with mentors and develop business skills in real environments—increasing communication, strategic thinking, and digital media abilities
- Earn academic or course credit via an experiential learning curriculum that guides your development
- Build a documented internship portfolio, receive a reference, and a completion certificate to boost your resume
Costs & Inclusions
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| Airport pick-up | Meals |
| Shared accommodation (Wi-Fi, kitchen) | In-country transport |
| Orientation & 24/7 support | Visa, flights, insurance, vaccinations, background check |
| Placement sourcing and supervision | Personal spending money |
| Academic credit facilitation, portfolio, certificate, reference letter | — |
Program Fees (USD):
- 4 weeks: $2,292 (~$81/day)
- 5 weeks: $2,477 (~$70/day)
- 6 weeks: $2,687 (~$63/day)
- 8 weeks: $3,057 (~$54/day)
- 10 weeks: $3,760 (~$53/day)
- 12 weeks: $4,131 (~$49/day)
- 16 weeks: $4,883 (~$43/day)
- 20 weeks: $5,624 (~$40/day)
- 24 weeks: $6,366 (~$37/day)
Payment Details:
- Deposit: US $499 (applied toward program fee)
- Balance: Due ~70 days before start date; Zero-Fee Payment Plan options available
- 5% transaction fee applies to all international payments
Arrival & Orientation
- Arrive the day before your Monday start—lodging from Saturday night through Friday night of your final week
- Orientation on Sunday includes culture, expectations, safety, and program overview
- All arrivals include an airport transfer to simplify your initial journey
What to Pack & Prepare
- Bring season-appropriate clothing, a notebook or laptop, and necessary documents
- Budget for meals, local transport (e.g., Uber or public transit), and personal expenses
- Shared accommodation includes mixed-gender common spaces—notify any special arrangements early
Final Thoughts
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain entrepreneurial insight, hands-on experience, and cultural immersion in one of the world’s most vibrant startup cities. Perfect for aspiring business innovators ready to launch or support new ventures in a real-world setting.