JOIN AN ASPIRING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IN Cape Town FOR A CUSTOMIZED RESEARCH PROJECT
We offer an exciting opportunity for someone looking for thesis or graduation (research) assignment with a focus on Marketing. Communications, Market Research or Business Development.
Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, if you’re looking for an impactful organization to do your research internship or graduation assignment with. You’ll be part of Monkeybiz, an award-winning social enterprise focuses on skill development and economic empowerment of women in underserved communities. They do this through the traditional art of beading; women are taught how to create strong art pieces with beads, and Monkeybiz sells them on their behalf. This provides dozens of women with a livelihood and encourages entrepreneurship in communities where it’s much needed. As a research intern, you and do marketing or business-related research that will help drive the program forward.
QUICK FACTS
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Cape Town, South Africa |
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Female Empowerment Social Enterprise |
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Research, marketing / business development |
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8 Weeks |
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From USD 1,814 |
ORGANIZATION
Monkeybiz is a non profit beading project supporting women in Khayelitsha, one of Cape Town’s largest townships. Monkeybiz is dedicated to reviving the tradition of African beadwork by taking the love and knowledge that is passed down, over the centuries, from mother to child and turning this into contemporary artworks. These are then sold online and through various shops, and the artists are empowered bead by bead to become breadwinners and community leaders. As a result, women are financially empowered, crafters become artists, and the art of beadwork is revived.
TASKS & REQUIREMENTS
What you’ll do
Depending on your interests, skills and the organization’s needs at that moment your research / thesis assignment can focus on market research, marketing strategy, business development, fundraising, customer analysis or communications.
You can either work fully remotely or be based in Cape Town and join them in the office for several days a week. Besides focusing on your research project or assignment, there is always an opportunity to get (hands-on) involved at the office and in the warehouse.
Requirements
- Independent worker
- Have a just-do-mentality, be flexible and keen to take on different kind of tasks
- Have good written and spoken English skills
- Be precise, accurate and moving fast
- Bring your own laptop
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
You’ll be staying at the Lenox, a comfortable guest house in the heart of Cape Town. Built in the old Cape Dutch style, the Lenox is characterful and spacious. It has a garden with a barbeque area, a large dining room, and several other communal spaces. Shared bedrooms take four to eight people, and there are plenty of single rooms available as well (at an extra fee). You’ll be walking distance from a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants, and at a great spot for some of the touristy highlights Cape Town has to offer as well. (As well as for views of Table Mountain!)
DATES & RATES
You can start your internship with this organization every week, so start and end dates are based on what you and the host organization suits best. Please keep in mind this organization is closed for few weeks of summer holiday at the end of the year.
What you’ll pay (2023 rates)
2 MONTHS USD 1,814
3 MONTHS USD 2,382
4 MONTHS USD 2,949
5 MONTHS USD 3,517
6 MONTHS USD 4,084
What you are paying for:
- Transfer from Cape Town International airport to your accommodation and back on arrival and departure day
- Accommodation based on a dorm room (4-8 pax). If you prefer a single room, please contact us for availability and prices
- Two meals (breakfast and dinner) a day from Monday to Friday
- Assistance with your visa arrangement & other preparations
- On the ground support during your stay
- Free WiFi
- Assistance with finding the perfect work placement
- Supervision during your internship
- Check-in and feedback as well as a reference letter after your internship
- Your own account on a career development platform that offers content and courses focused on exploring different career opportunities
- Reference letter at the end of your internship
- A discount on weekend activities, exclusive to Roots interns
Excludes:
- Flights
- Visa, medical and travel insurance costs for the duration of your placement – must include cover for repatriation
- Lunch, drinks, snacks, and items of personal nature (f.e. curios, gifts, clothing)
- Meals during the weekend
- Transport to the office
- Costs for additional excursions or activities
QUICK FACTS
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Cape Town, South Africa |
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Female Empowerment Social Enterprise |
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Research; marketing / business development |
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8-26 Weeks |
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From USD 1,814 |
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
”It's great to have all these different roles. I do things in this Nonprofit Internship in Cape Town many other interns don’t get the chance to. Monkeybiz really involved me in making certain business decisions.
Jamie, United StatesDigital Marketing and Sales Internship
INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Embark on fully customized research internship that will align with your academic requirements
- Join an inspiring social enterprise that provide vital skill development and income generation to South African women
- Gain insight in the day to day running of a nonprofit organisation
- Live and work in Cape Town, arguably one of the most stunning cities in the world.
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Enjoy exploring South Africa’s many highlights during your time off
2 MONTHS USD 1,814
3 MONTHS USD 2,382
4 MONTHS USD 2,949
3 MONTHS USD 2,382
4 MONTHS USD 2,949
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:
APPLY
Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV with us.
SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR
We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.
INTERNSHIP MATCHING
If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.
CONFIRMATION
If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you all the information you need.
PAYMENT
We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit. Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.
NEED TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY FIRST?
Or if you’d just like to ask us some questions about this internship first, just fill in the contact form below. We’ll be happy to assist!
