South African Tourism Internships (Sandton, Gauteng) South Africa 2021 - 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
21 May 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:
South African Tourism is the leading Tourism company for the South African government. The company’s main aim is to ensure that South Africa is promoted both locally and internationally in aspects of leisure, events, and business.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES:
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Duration: 12 to 24 months
Number of positions available: 14
South African Tourism is offering a number of graduate internship programme. During this intense, cross-functional programme, the candidate will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience within the Tourism Sector. The candidate will be exposed to the business of Tourism, engage with various stakeholders in the business, as well as be involved in real business projects.
The following Internship programmes are available:
1) Field of Study: Business Management, Business Administration, or Business Analysis
Business Unit: Office of the CEO
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: SAT 130
2) Field of Study: Sales and Marketing, Project Management, or Events Management
Business Unit: National Convention of Bureau
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: SAT 131
3) Field of Study: Office or Business Administration
Business Unit: Governance, Risk and Compliance
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: SAT 132
4) Field of Study: Law
Business Unit: Governance, Risk and Compliance
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: SAT 133
5) Field of Study: Governance or Risk Management
Business Unit: Governance, Risk and Compliance
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: SAT 134
6) Field of Study: Travel and Tourism
Business Unit: Tourism Execution
Number of positions: 2
Reference number: SAT 135
7) Field of Study: Quality Assurance or Travel and Tourism
Business Unit: Visitor Experience
Number of positions: 2
Reference number: SAT 136
8) Field of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Programming, Data Management, Statistical Modelling, or Web Design
Business Unit: Digitech
Number of positions: 3
Reference number: SAT 137
9) Field of Study: Logistics, Supply Chain, or Travel Management
Business Unit: Finance
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: SAT 138
10) Field of Study: Communications or Public Relations
Business Unit: Brand and Marketing
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: SAT 139
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must be a South African Citizen
- Must have a Diploma or a Degree in any of the above fields
- Must be unemployed
- Must be fluent in English (written and oral)
- Must NOT have previously participated in an internship programme
- Must be a university graduate
- Candidates who also need to complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) may also apply
- Must have a passion for tourism
- Must have a passion for making a difference in South Africa
- Must be willing to learn
- Must be able to embrace challenges head-on
- Must have excellent interpersonal, influencing, and leadership capabilities
- Must be able to work well both independently and within a team
- Must have an interest in cross functions
- Must have high energy
- Must be able to work in a high-pressured environment
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Email your application to: internship@southafrica.net
Be sure to quote the reference number (as listed above) in the email subject line, for the position you are applying for - e.g. “SA Tourism Internship – SAT 130”
Attach the following documents to your application email:
- An up-to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae
- A certified copy of your Matric Certificate
- Copies of your relevant academic qualifications
- Copies of your academic transcripts/ records
- A copy of your Identity Document
Please note:
- Candidates living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If you have not heard a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact South African Tourism directly:
Telephone number: 011 895 3000
Email address: mediaq@southafrica.net