We’ve partnered with four organisations that offer incredible wildlife conservation opportunities all around South Africa. This is your chance to get involved in practical wildlife research and meaningful conservation education initiatives.
When it comes to choosing the perfect internship, should you always prioritise paid internships over unpaid internships? This post gives 10 critical factors you should consider.
As internship providers here at Bridging Gaps, we’ve seen this first-hand and we are always preaching about the amazing advantages an internship can provide. In this article we list 20 highly successful people who started their careers as interns or who credits their internship in helping shape their goals.
Gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, fun and exciting work environment Work alongside and learn from people from different backgrounds and cultures Gain an in-depth understanding of South African culture and history Experience the Western Cape through educational and adventure trips Gain experience to add to your CV in customer service, hospitality, events, travel and tourism
Work alongside and learn from qualified and experienced lawyers, Gain an in-depth understanding of South African law and a variety of human rights issues, Make a valuable impact in vulnerable communities Develop key skills for a career in law or advocacy, Demonstrate your resilience, dedication and adaptability
Gains hands-on experience in one of Cape Town's leading industries Experience some of South Africa's most beautiful venues in your daily work Build a professional portfolio of work Learn from experienced and connected team members Use your creativity to contribute to exciting and meaningful events Gain industry-specific knowledge and an important awareness of the latest event trends
Have the chance to build an impressive portfolio of work. Network and meet valuable contacts that could help you in your future career. Gain practical, hands-on experience in all stages of the production process. Gain confidence in creating briefs and generating original creative ideas.
Gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, fun and exciting work environment Work alongside and learn from people from different backgrounds and cultures Gain an in-depth understanding of South African culture and history Gain experience to add to your CV in customer service, hospitality, events, travel and tourism
Gain hands-on experience using social media for brand awareness Collaborate with clients and teams in various industries to meet their social media and marketing needs Create a diverse portfolio of work Work alongside and receive mentor ship from a highly knowledgeable and experienced team Demonstrate your adaptability and resilience to future employers
Work alongside our experienced and passionate team to actively contribute towards development goals and see the impact of your work in local communities. Gain an in-depth understanding of sustainable community development and sharpen your problem-solving skills Gain important transferable skills and build your CV with impressive project management and hands-on skills
Be fully immersed in the South African bush experience. Gain hands-on experience in a team research setting to supplement your studies and elevate your CV. Know that your work is contributing to larger-scale conservation efforts and will be used in a meaningful and significant way. Work alongside, learn from, and network with experts in the field and in the local region.
Have the unique opportunity to work up close with endangered African wildlife and experience a game lodge setting Contribute to tangible conservation goals and understand the long term sustainability of your work Gain valuable hands-on experience to enhance your CV and develop important skills needed for a career in conservation and wildlife management
Have the unique opportunity to contribute towards tangible results which benefit local ecosystems and wildlife while experiencing a five-star game lodge setting Experience the beauty of the Western Cape and its conservation challenges Gain valuable hands-on experience to enhance your CV and develop important skills needed for a career in this competitive field
Have the unique opportunity to work up close with endangered African wildlife in a game reserve setting. Contribute to tangible conservation goals and understand the long term sustainability of your work Gain valuable hands-on experience to enhance your CV and develop important skills needed for a career in conservation and wildlife management
Gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, fun and exciting work environment Work alongside and learn from people from different backgrounds and cultures Gain an in-depth understanding of South African culture and history and experience the first hand the best cuisine and locations Cape Town has offer Boost your CV in customer service, hospitality, events, travel and tourism
Gain exposure to various startups in and around the exciting city of Cape Town, known as the entrepreneurial hub of Africa. Gain practical experience in different areas of business development and learn about your own strengths, interests and goals.Develop an in-depth understanding of risk management, business analysis, business strategy, and financial management.
Gain exposure to various startups in and around the exciting city of Cape Town, known as the entrepreneurial hub of Africa. Gain practical experience in different areas of business development and learn about your own strengths, interests, and goals. Develop an in-depth understanding of risk management, business analysis, business strategy, and financial management.
Be a part of a dynamic team and understand best practices when integrating technology into businesses Build a professional portfolio of work to bolster your CV in an emerging global economy Develop an in-depth understanding of risk management, business analysis, business strategy, financial management and IT strategy
Interns will gain real-world experience to supplement studies. Interns will develop the ability to understand and produce quality documentation. Exposure and experience working alongside science professionals. Interns will develop their ability to use and manage specialist scientific software.
Work in a fast-paced professional environment alongside a knowledgeable and dedicated team Gain valuable experience and sharpen skills needed to succeed in this competitive field Boost your professional CV Grow in self-confidence and cross international competency
Gain professional work experience in a dynamic and innovative international company Actively work towards global sustainability solutions for businesses Understand sustainability needs from a cross-cultural perspective Gain valuable experience and insights into this competitive field Boost your personal CV and show future employers your adaptability and resilience
Gain hands-on experience with a reputable production company and build an impressive portfolio of work. Exposure to specialised equipment and computer software. Work alongside a passionate team who is dedicated to creating meaningful and informative content for their communities. Gain international work experience.
Create your own portfolio of published work Work in a fast-paced and reputable publishing environment Gain international exposure Live and work in the beautiful city of Cape Town
Create your own portfolio of published work Work in a fast-paced and reputable publishing environment Gain international exposure Live and work in the beautiful city of Cape Town
Gain understanding and insight to the education system and challenges in a developing country. Receive mentorship from experienced and knowledgeable educators, giving you professional guidance as well as international and cultural context to your work. Put your academic based knowledge into practise and gain valuable classroom teaching experience.
Work in a fast paced environment as you learned from seasoned professionals at a leading financial provider in Cape Town. Establish an international network while demonstrating your adaptability and dedication to future employers. Gain valuable, on the job training on finance related skills and specialized software.
Gain valuable work experience in a fast paced professional environment and learn from experienced mentors. Gain a real insight into what a career in international trade would entail and build a valuable network of contacts. Gain an in depth understanding of international trade processes and practical experience in all aspects of export- import trade processes.
Gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, fun and exciting work environment Work alongside and learn from people from different backgrounds and cultures Gain an in-depth understanding of South African culture and history Gain experience to add to your CV in customer service, hospitality, events, travel and tourism
Work towards making valuable impacts for vulnerable communities on a national scale Receive guidance from a highly experienced, dynamic and knowledgeable team Increased awareness of social and economic issues in a South African context Develop key skills for your career in law and public policy Demonstrate your resilience, dedication and adaptability
Make a valuable impact on vulnerable communities Receive guidance from a highly experienced and knowledgeable team Gain an in depth understanding of trauma in adolescents to further your knowledge in the field Participate in regular skills refining and educational training Demonstrate your resilience, dependability and adaptability
Work alongside and learn from experienced professionals. Gain practical experience in different areas of business consultancy and learn about your strengths, interests and goals. Develop an in-depth understanding of risk management, business analysis, business strategy, financial management and IT strategy. Learn about new and innovative industry practices and techniques.
Experience the beauty of the Western Cape in your daily work and make a valuable contribution to crucial conservation initiatives. Gain in-depth knowledge of the Western Cape's natural heritage and local conservation challenges. Gain valuable practical experience to add to your CV. Develop important skills needed for a career in conservation and wildlife management.
Gain invaluable experience in one of Cape Town's leading medical research institutes and add to your CV. Learn from well-renowned and highly experienced professionals. Have the chance to contribute to crucial research. Enhance your understanding of the medical field abroad. Build your self-confidence.
Have the chance to build an impressive portfolio of work. Network and meet valuable contacts that could help you in your future career. Gain practical, hands-on experience in all stages of the production process. Gain confidence in creating briefs and generating original creative ideas.
Work alongside and learn from experienced and passionate professionals. Gain hands-on training and develop industry-specific knowledge. Have the chance to work closely with animals in your day to day internship. Gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges of animal welfare in a developing country.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges of tackling human rights violations. Work alongside and learn from an inspiring group of people who are dedicated to achieving an equal society that respects the rule of law. Add impressive professional experience to your CV. Develop important skills needed for a successful career in human rights law.
Learn how to create engaging content for educational outreach programmes. Improve your research, monitoring & evaluation skills. Gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges in realising sustainable community development. Learn from dedicated community members. Gain important transferable skills & build your CV with impressive hands-on experience.
Gains hands-on experience in one of Cape Town's leading industries Experience some of South Africa's most beautiful venues in your daily work Build a professional portfolio of work Learn from experienced and connected team members Use your creativity to contribute to exciting and meaningful events Gain industry-specific knowledge and an important awareness of the latest event trends
"Build a professional portfolio of work Develop an ability to identify threats and opportunities Learn how to analyze complex data Develop and demonstrate intercultural elasticity Gain experience in finance, business strategy and marketing Develop an in-depth knowledge of sustainable growth solutions"
Work alongside and learn from qualified and experienced lawyers Gain an in-depth understanding of South African law and a variety of human rights issues Make a valuable impact in vulnerable communities Develop key skills for a career in law or advocacy Demonstrate your resilience, dedication and adaptability
Gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, fun and exciting work environment Work alongside and learn from people from different backgrounds and cultures Gain an in-depth understanding of South African culture and history Experience the Western Cape through educational and adventure trips Gain experience to add to your CV in customer service, hospitality, events, travel and tourism
Learn how to create captivating content in the form of blog posts, articles, press releases and website copy Gain an in-depth understanding of various social media platforms, analysis, releases and content management systems Learn about fast-paced emerging markets Practise managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks Build an impressive portfolio of work
Gain experience in multiple areas within the finance and banking sector and make more informed decisions about your future career path Gain hands-on professional experience in a fast-paced work environment Develop important finance related skills Build your commercial acumen Demonstrate your adaptability and dedication to future employers Gain an in-depth knowledge of specialised software
Work alongside and learn from a dedicated and passionate team of staff Work on your personal development, challenge yourself and have a hugely rewarding experience Gain important skills for a career in advocacy, human rights or law Gain practical knowledge of current migrant issues
Gain a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy technologies Build confidence by attending networking events and meeting with influential stakeholders Add to your CV with hands-on experience in a variety of fields including sustainable development, economic policy, advocacy fundraising and business consultancy
Work alongside and learn from experienced art directors, content marketers, creative teams, brand strategists and developers. Build an exciting portfolio of work, Gain an invaluable insight into cutting-edge digital marketing techniques and tools, Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate your resilience and adaptability to future employers.
Real world knowledge of biobanking processes Understand and be able to produce quality documentation Understand how to work with science professionals Ability to use and manage specialist scientific software Contact with leading bioscience professionals
Be part of an inspiring and dedicated team working towards global health goals Develop transferable skills such as research, advocacy and communication Liaise with influential government officials and community members and improve your cross-cultural awareness Gain a valuable insight into the challenges and rewards of NGO work
Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting. Gain a first-hand understanding of the technology involved in waste management solutions. Assist with crucial research and learn how to produce professional documentation. Gain experience in all stages of product development. Understanding client relationships.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of paid social media advertising, email marketing, SEO and strategies and digital marketing tools and platforms. Build a professional portfolio of work. Liaise with high profile clients from around the world. Improve your knowledge of UX and customer experience.
Gain professional work experience as a reporter for one of Cape Town's leading newspapers. Build an impressive portfolio of work with the chance to have your stories published on a daily basis. Learn how to produce engaging content that fits the style and tone of the publication. Develop your interviewing skills and gain invaluable insight into the lives of local communities.
