Internships abroad for South Africans in 30+ countries.
300+ vetted companies are looking for interns like you. Create your free profile and let them find you, with a verified Living Profile from R280 and full SA passport visa guidance included.
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Where will your career take you?
From Dubai's boardrooms to Bali's digital hubs. Each destination has a local team, vetted companies, and full visa guidance for SA passport holders.
Dubai, UAE
Finance, business, and hospitality roles in the Middle East's opportunity hub.
Barcelona, Spain
Business, tech, and creative internships in Europe's innovation hub.
Bali, Indonesia
Digital marketing, sustainability, and hospitality in one of the world's most inspiring places.
London, UK
Finance, media, and tech placements in the world's most connected city.
Bangkok, Thailand
Hospitality, marketing, and startup internships at a fraction of SA living costs.
Cape Town, SA
Tech, NGO, and conservation internships - ideal for Joburg/PE students wanting local experience.
How it works
From sign-up to your first day abroad. No guesswork, no stress - and full SA visa guidance at every step.
Create your free account
30 seconds, no credit card. You get: preparation checklist, SA visa guides, budget calculator (Joburg vs. destination), exclusive student deals, and access to the SA intern community.
Build your Living Profile
A professional digital profile visible to 300+ verified partner companies worldwide. Video introduction, skills badges, experiences and destination preferences.
Personal intake session
A 30-45 minute conversation with our team. Goals, sector, SA passport visa pathway, budget and timeline. We understand what you are actually looking for.
Matching and logistics
We match you with companies that fit your profile. Once accepted, we handle your SA passport visa application, accommodation, insurance, and travel planning.
Arrive with real support
A local mentor is there from day one. They introduce you to your company, help you settle, and are available throughout your placement. 24/7 support line - you are never figuring it out alone.
Choose your path
Whether you want to explore independently or need full end-to-end support, we have a service that fits. All prices in ZAR.
Free Account
Your starting point
- Smart preparation checklist tailored to your destination
- SA-specific visa guides for every destination
- Exclusive student deals on insurance, flights, banking
- Community of SA students heading abroad
- Budget calculator with ZAR cost data per destination
Takes 30 seconds. Instant access.
Living Profile
Where most students start
- Professional digital profile with your own public URL
- Video introduction and portfolio showcase
- Visible to 300+ verified partner companies worldwide
- Verified badge that signals quality to employers
- Interactive skill highlights and experiences
- Upgrade to Full Service anytime
Build it in 15 minutes.
Full Placement Service
Optional, when you are ready
- Everything in Living Profile, included
- Personal intake interview and goal setting
- Curated company matching across 30+ destinations
- Full SA passport visa application guidance
- Accommodation arranged and vetted by local team
- Local on-site mentor from day one
- 24/7 emergency support line
Start with a free account, upgrade anytime.
Built for South African students
Local teams on every continent
Permanent staff on the ground in every major destination. Not remote agents - real people who know the local market, companies, and city.
SA visa guidance built in
SA passport holders face more visa complexity than EU students. We guide you through every step - Schengen, J-1, Working Holiday, and more.
ZAR pricing, no surprises
All prices in rands. Budget calculators using real ZAR/destination data. No hidden exchange rate shocks.
Pay-on-success model
You only pay the full fee once you are successfully matched and placed. Small deposit to start, the rest after placement.
CV transformation
SA employers increasingly want global experience. An international internship sets your CV apart in one of Africa's most competitive job markets.
24/7 support line
Emergency support around the clock. Travel issues, work concerns, or just homesickness - we are a call away from wherever you are.
SA students who made the leap
I had wanted to go abroad for years. Doing it during my internship in Sydney was the adventure I had been waiting for.
Six months at a real estate agency in Dubai was a fantastic experience.
I recommend an internship abroad to everyone. It is an experience you can never have in quite the same way again.
Frequently asked questions
Yes - SA passport holders need visas for the EU (Schengen visa), UK, USA, and most destinations for anything longer than a tourist stay. Dubai requires a UAE tourist visa but it is quick to obtain online or via airlines. Kenya and Ghana offer straightforward eVisas. Our Full Placement Service includes full visa guidance for every destination. We handle the paperwork with you.
Our service fees: Living Profile is R280 one-off. Full Placement Service starts from R14 900 with pay-on-success model. Living costs vary hugely by destination - Bangkok is cheaper than Johannesburg (around R6,500-R9,000/month), while London can be R22,000-R30,000/month. Our budget calculator gives you real ZAR numbers for every destination.
Yes, if your SA university has an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility agreement. UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, and UP have these partnerships. Stipends of approximately EUR 800/month are available for qualifying students. Contact your university's International Office. We can help you identify which of our partner companies qualify.
In most cases, yes. We work with SA universities including UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, and UP to ensure placements meet WIL (Work-Integrated Learning) requirements. We provide formal documentation, learning agreements, and supervisor reports. Contact us with your specific faculty requirements and we will confirm compatibility before you commit.
Dubai is among the easiest - UAE tourist visas are obtained quickly online or via airlines, no Schengen complexity. Kenya and Ghana are straightforward eVisa processes. Canada (IEC Working Holiday) is well-structured for SA applicants. EU destinations require a Schengen visa - more paperwork but very achievable with our guidance.
From initial consultation to confirmed placement typically takes 3-5 weeks. We recommend starting at least 4-5 months before your desired start date to allow for visa processing (Schengen visas can take 4-8 weeks). Dubai and some other destinations can move faster. Start early for the best destination selection.
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