Engage in hands-on SEO experience within social businesses based in Cape Town
Unlock exciting opportunities by joining us as an SEO intern. In this role, you’ll integrate into our expanding team, collaborating closely with our experienced SEO Manager to develop and implement a diverse range of SEO strategies. Immerse yourself in the dynamic atmosphere of two impactful social businesses – Penda, a vibrant photography organization, and our own dedicated Roots team.
As an SEO intern, your journey will involve hands-on engagement in vital aspects, including keyword research, topic development, metric gathering, report creation, and crafting SEO-focused content. Delve into the realm of content optimization, where your responsibilities extend to enhancing the SEO friendliness of content, actively contributing to the analysis and monitoring of SEO performance, and creating fresh editorial content to drive organic traffic.
This Cape Town-based SEO internship is not merely an opportunity; it’s an invitation to be part of a dynamic learning environment. Immerse yourself in the heart of content optimization and analysis while collaborating with passionate and dedicated teams committed to the growth of their social businesses. For those unable to join us in Cape Town, we extend a warm welcome to remote interns, offering a flexible and inclusive experience. Elevate your skills, make meaningful contributions, and embark on a rewarding journey with us. It’s more than an internship – it’s an opportunity to thrive and succeed together.
Embark on a purposeful journey with Penda and Roots, two impactful organizations driven by unique missions.
Penda, a dynamic social business, leverages the power of photography to create extraordinary experiences and instigate positive change. Through Penda Photo Tours, the organization conducts photography workshops globally, immersing participants in thrilling trips centered on capturing exceptional moments. Guided by professional photographers, these workshops elevate participants’ skills throughout the experience. Through Penda Trust, the organization harnesses photography as a tool to support crucial conservation and community projects in developing countries worldwide, thereby utilizing the transformative potential of photography for positive impact.
At Roots Interns, we aim to champion grassroots nonprofits worldwide, offering distinctive work experiences for interns. We are dedicated to aligning skilled interns with causes that match their expertise, ensuring a deeply enriching experience for all parties involved. As integral members of our small organization, each intern becomes a crucial member working towards our shared mission. This not only nurtures substantial professional and personal growth, but also actively contributes to impactful grassroots initiatives globally, fostering a symbiotic relationship of mutual development. With a diverse portfolio of over 100 internship programs spanning various academic focus areas, we operate in multiple countries around the world. We take immense pride in the positive impact we facilitate, benefiting both our interns and our esteemed partner organizations. Join us on this impactful journey of growth and contribution with Penda and Roots.
Nice to haves:
You’ll be staying at The Lenox, a comfortable guesthouse in the heart of Cape Town. Built in the old Cape Dutch style, The Lenox is characterful and historic. It has multiple balconies, a large dining room, and many other communal spaces. Shared bedrooms include 2 twin beds, and there are plenty of single rooms available as well (at an extra fee). You’ll be walking distance from many shops, cafes, restaurants, and some of the touristy highlights Cape Town has to offer as well.
Be sure to prioritize hydration in the summer to avoid heatstroke. South Africa does have high crime rates, so it’s important to be aware and use common sense to stay safe. Some safety guidelines are to always walk in groups, take a taxi/Uber in the evenings, know safe/dangerous areas, secure your belongings, don’t walk around with large sums of cash (you can pay everything with a card), minimize wearing flashy accessories, and be cautious of overly friendly strangers.
The accommodation offers free Wi-Fi to keep family and friends up to date via WhatsApp, Zoom, etc. Cafes/restaurants also offer free Wi-Fi. You can also consider getting a local SIM card if your phone is unlocked, or setting your phone’s status to roaming, depending on your provider’s rates.
A simple breakfast, lunch and a delicious cooked dinner (vegetarian & vegan options available) from Monday to Friday are included in your fee. Indulge in local dishes, like bobotie and South African Braai! For desserts, don’t miss out on milk tarts and malva pudding. There is a diverse food scene in Cape Town, so no matter your cuisine preference or dietary restrictions you’ll have plenty of options. Let us know in advance if you have any allergies/dietary needs.
Discover Cape Town’s attractions: Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, city tours, historical sites, and the Cape Point Peninsula. There are also opportunities to surf, kayak, paraglide, cage dive with sharks, and more! Cape Town has a mediterranean climate with cool winters and hot summers so be sure to check what the temperature will be like during your stay.
Internship start and end dates are flexible and will be discussed during the selection process.
What you’ll pay (2024 rates)
8 WEEKS USD 1,817
12 WEEKS USD 2,279
16 WEEKS USD 2,741
20 WEEKS USD 3,203
Remote internship: USD 525
Some of our most commonly asked questions for programs in South Africa.
During your internship in South Africa you can expect to meet people from around the world, as well as indulging yourself into the culture of this beautiful country! If you want to know more about what to expect, make sure to check out our top 7 reasons for an internship in Cape Town.
Yes! We partner with various activity organizers that can offer discounts exclusive to Roots Interns, for example, a road trip through the Garden Route and bungee jumping off the world’s largest natural bungee. You may also explore the country on your own and we are happy to give recommendations.
Yes! You are able to do a part-time internship with certain organizations so that you can continue your studies, while also gaining valuable work experience.
Unfortunately, no. When working with a nonprofit organization, your internship will be unpaid, but there are many ways to fund your internship. Your experience will bring a wealth of knowledge and opportunities for both professional and personal growth that are invaluable!
If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:
Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV to us.
We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.
If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.
If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit, getting started with the booking process and all the info you need.
Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.
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!
ABOUT US
At Roots, we create the perfect balance between meaningful work and valuable learning through internships with nonprofits & social enterprises in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
CONTACT
UK: +44 139 269 0255
US: +1 617 500 6179
internship@rootsinterns.com
OFFICE: Cape Town, South Africa
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ABOUT US
At Roots, we create the perfect balance between meaningful work and valuable learning through internships with nonprofits & social enterprises in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
CONTACT
UK: +44 139 269 0255
US: +1 617 500 6179
internship@rootsinterns.com
OFFICE: Cape Town, South Africa
SOCIAL
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ABOUT US
At Roots, we create the perfect balance between meaningful work and valuable learning through internships with nonprofits & social enterprises in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
CONTACT
UK: +44 139 269 0255
US: +1 617 500 6179
internship@rootsinterns.com
OFFICE: Cape Town, South Africa
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