What is the Hospitality Management Internship all about?
During your Hospitality Management Internship in Africa, you will have the opportunity to work with an Award winning backpacker accommodation in either Cape Town, South Africa or Ezulwini Valley, eSwatini. Both projects accommodate for international guests and perform a variety of duties involved with hospitality management including admissions, attractions, transportations, amongst others.
The internship will provide you an overview of how to run a lodge in a country other than your own. This work experience will provide you with a different perspective than an internship back home as you will be exposed to international guests and international staff in a foreign country.
This is a great opportunity to help you stand out from the crowd as you get ready to embark on a new career!
Why choose this Hospitality internship in Africa?
- Gain practical hands on experience in your field of study in a non-conventional environment
- Discover a new country and gain experience catering towards international guests that are intested in responsible tourism
- Meet like-minded individuals and make local friends along the way
Role of the Hospitality Intern
As an intern, you will be expected to bring your knowledge and experience with you. Upon arrival you will be assigned a mentor to guide you through your Hospitality Management internship. After a few days of induction, you will assist in the daily operations of what is involved in running an international backpacker. Tasks may include booking and assist checking guests in, be involved with the monitoring of the stock and preparing meals. You may also be involved in marketing campaigns. You will certainly develop your guest relations and customer services skills during this placement as you perform frontline duties.
You will also be expected to take on some of your own responsibilities and create your own goals to get the most out of the experience.
What skills do I need to be a Hospitality Magamenet Intern?
Hopspitality Management Interns are expected to bring some knowledge and/or experience in the area they are working in. Interns will be working at a more career-focused strategic level and developing local capacity to work effectively and with meaning, as well as gaining valuable hands-on, practical experience during their placement. Interns are also expected to take on more responsibility and to create their own goals and seek activities to be involved in or lead. Applicants must speak English fluently and be very patient and sensitive as you accommodate for the needs of the guests. You will be asked to send your CV/resume and process through an interview before being accepted onto this project.
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Where will I work in Africa?
About the location
The Hospitality Management Internship can be based either in the bustling city of Cape Town in South Africa, or the mountainous environment of the Ezulwini Valley in eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland).
Sitting at the feet of the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers multiculturalism through a diverse arts and dining scene and a very active nightlife. During your day in your spare time, you will have the chance to enjoy pristine white beaches.
If you choose to be in eSwatini, then, you will be located in the “place of heaven” (meaning of Ezulwini). The valley extend over many kilometers and is a touristy landmark well known for its natural and cultural attractions.
Accommodation
In either location, you will be lodged at an Award Winning Backpacker amongst young guest in the area for festivals, volunteering, interning, or just backpacking around Africa.
What to do in your spare time
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Details & Costs
- Duration: 4+ weeks
- Cost: £1699/ $2653 for 4 weeks
additional weekly prices can be found in the drop-down menu - Requirements: Age 16+
- Location: Ezulwini Valley in Eswatini or Cape Town in South Africa
- Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 15:00
- Project availability: All year round, except for the month of December
- Arrival day: 1st Monday of every month
What is included
- Accommodation: Shared room in a volunteer house, communal space, kitchen, TV room and small pool.
- Food: 3 meals per day – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Scheduled airport pick up and drop off
- Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site orientation, cultural tour and project induction provided
- Support: 24-hour support from on-site coordinator
- Wifi
- Assistance with planning your weekend excursions from local staff
- Learning Reflection Document
- Certificate on completion of Internship
- Supervision from qualified professional
What is not included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Daily transfers to and from the project
- Police/Government Background Check; US and UK citizens will be processed through Kaya (admin fee applies) all other nationalities must provide local police check.
- Any costs for COVID-19 PCR tests required pre-departure and in-country
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Easy 4-step application process
APPLY ONLINE
Apply online and pay your application fee to apply for your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your details and be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
CONFIRMATION
Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.
GET PREPARED
When you have confirmed your project dates we'll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.
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