Company : EDGE of AFRICA
Activities : Animal Volunteer Projects / Art / Drama / Music / Care Work / Combo Travel Placements / Community Projects / Conservation Projects / Jobs / Professional Work / Language Projects / Sports Instructor Work / Study / Research Projects / Teaching / Work Placements / Summer Jobs / Medical, Health, Medicine / Media / Journalism Work Experience / Education Programmes / Sports - Land Sports / Sports - Water Jobs / Internship / Hotel Jobs / Charity / Farm work / Field guide training / Orphanage Work / Childcare Work / Ngo / Gap year / Career break / Study abroad / Working holiday jobs / Language schools
Countries : South Africa
Location : Knysna, South Africa
You will be placed with EDGE of AFRICA and partnered organisations on hands on projects giving you the experience and direction to better help your career.
EDGE of AFRICA offers internship and practical work experience placements for:
South African Citizens
Internationals under 26 years
The aim of these placements is to bridge the gap between:
School Graduates and Potential Universities
University Graduates and Potential Employers
Motivation and Skills Development
The WESA program is EDGE of AFRICAs practical work experience wing and is separate to our volunteer projects. WESA currently offers work experience in the following fields:
Medical and Social Work
Dentistry
Teaching
Travel and Tourism
Events
Marketing
Hotels and Hospitality
Sports
Conservation
2 weeks to 1 year
Apply for dates
POA includes:
Interview Process
Accommodation as per arrangement
Food as per arrangement
Project Support and Co-ordinator
Training course including - CV Writing, Interview Skills, Industry Awareness
Placement Certificate and Reference (dependent on satisfactory completion of tasks and team skills)
Additional Course Recommendation and Guidance
Recommendations of Potential Employment
Placement fees are project dependent however start at a base rate of R1000 (ZAR) for placement initiation and support followed by a weekly rate depending on amenities, catering and accommodation provided.
In addition to particular practical placements, WESA participants will also have the opportunity of being involved in grass root programs and various EDGE of AFRICA volunteer projects working alongside international and local volunteers. This will not only broaden your international awareness but also enhance your appreciation of all local cultures and traditions within South Africa. EDGE of AFRICA has the support of national and international organizations, universities, companies, students and volunteers and therefore your level of exposure and development will be in the form of a large network of industries and professionals.
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