Cape Town is an urban center, and the central business district buzzes with life at the foot of Table Mountain.  If you don't see your area of interest listed below, feel free to inquire - Cape Town offers a wide variety of internship opportunities in and around the city!

Animal Programs - This program is open to dedicated pre-veterinary or veterinary students who would like to simultaneously learn from professionals and contribute their skills.   Specific placements are available working  with monkeys, ostriches, penguins, birds, cheetahs, great white sharks, reptiles, or on a horse farm.  For advanced students who wish to focus on veterinary care, placements are available with an organization that cares for neglected animals. There are also placements in zoos, game reserves, and botanical gardens. 

Engineering -  Most companies prefer a more senior student and require that they stay there for a minimum of 3 months to ensure that they are properly integrated into the firm and its work. Here are some of the possibilities: Solar engineering, civil or steel construction engineering, yacht building, mechanical engineering, water and wastewater engineering, Administration, HR, Software Development/IT, Finance/cost accounting in an Engineering firm.

Marketing, Media, and Graphic Design - Positions with some of the top advertising firms in Cape Town are open to serious, upper-level students and entry level applicants with graphic design ability.  Interns assist with print, radio, commercials, and events. 

 Tourism, Leisure, and Sports Management - An internship with an adventure tour company, sports and cultural events organization, or safari company is a great way to gain real world experience and meet visitors from all over the world.  Interns assist with safaris, tours, logistics, customer relations, administrative duties, event planning, public relations, and integrated marketing.  A knowledge of European languages (German, Italian, French, or Spanish) can be very useful.

Psychiatry - Positions are available for professionally skilled and experienced interns to assist with adults and children.  These placements are supervised by a professional and typically require a minimum three month commitment.  Interns in this program need to be professional, open-minded, and culturally sensitive.

Fashion - Rare opportunities are available with successful local clothing designers assisting with the design, manufacture, and retail approach to their lines.  Other placements include African craft organizations, large-scale manufacturers, and a national knitwear manufacturer.

Physical Therapists - Students and professionals in this field are in great demand.  This is an opportunity to work with local professionals in the field and make a difference in the lives of children.   After receiving care at the children's hospital, many children are not well enough to return home.  If that is the case, they are routed to one of the many children's homes that are just outside the city center.  During their recovery, many of the children spend much of their time in cribs.  Further, some of the diseases cause their muscles to atrophy.  Regular therapy can alleviate the pain associated with inactivity and help shorten their recovery time.  Participants in this program learn how to implement programs for specific conditions and lead small groups in activities to keep these kids active and smiling.