Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Media/Journalism/Production – 05

This company is all about Music marketing & Publicity, Journalism, Talent promotion, Magazine Production, and Journalism.

The intern would mainly be involved in Music marketing and promotion of artists and albums.
Studies required
Marketing, Media, Journalism, Music, Production

Qualifications required
An ability to write well, a strong interest in music and youth culture, must be creative and possess a strong imagination. Web and computer literate is important.

Specific characteristics needed in the intern
Willingness to learn about the local music scene.
Must have fine eye for detail.
Must have a positive social outlook.
Must be willing to work irregular hours (weekends and after-hours)
Be deadline driven.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to International students only . Reply with the reference ‘05’ to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Tourism / Business/ Guesthouse - 31

Located at the foot of the Table Mountain in a secluded, lush private road in the upmarket suburb, you will find this Guest Lodge.
Offering dignified elegance with elements from various South African cultures give this Lodge a very unique charm. The ideal place for our guests to unwind, embark on or conclude an exciting vacation to South Africa.

The Guest House at a glance:
Close to city centre in a lush private road.
10 mins by car to famous beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton & V&A Waterfront.
20 mins walking distance to Cape Town city centre.
5 mins by car to Table Mountain Cable Way Station.
Spacious, luxury rooms with bath and/or shower.
All rooms with private balcony or terrace.
Exotic garden with a large swimming pool.
Breakfast buffet or English breakfast available.
Guest self-service bar.
Internet with WLAN, email, fax and laundry facilities.
Conference facilities for up to 10 people.
Off-street parking available
Satellite Television
Arrangement of sightseeing tours.
Transfers to and from CTI airport.
Under German management

ON WHICH DEPARTMENTS WOULD THE INTERN BE ACTIVE?
Front office
Bookkeeping
Reservations and parts of housekeeping in co-operation with our housekeepers
Guest relations, help to organize weddings in house and different other locations
Light gardening, watering the gardens, shopping for breakfast

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDENT
Must speak English
Preferably in the field of tourism or hotel business
Would be appreciated if she would be at least 23 – 25 years old or older

CONDITIONS AND PERKS:
They have a VW pick-up, which can be used by the student also privately
Accommodation: there is a small apartment with bath/shower, toilette-en suite, breakfast, lunch and dinner are available
The period of the internship has to be at least 12 weeks or 24 weeks or more
Pocket money is provided

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unpaid internship, and applies to international students ONLY.
Please reply with the reference ‘31” to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Media/ Design & Hosting - 03

This company is driven by a team of individuals who collectively has over 70 years experience in online media and marketing. The company has been in operation since 2000 and has always been at the forefront of new media

On which department(s) could the intern be active?
1) Accounts department
2) Design department

Studies need for this internship
1) They would like someone with accounts and administrator experience – maybe someone with an accounts qualification or bookkeeping.
2) They would also like someone with design skills.

Specific qualifications require in the intern
1) Accounts, book keeping, experience with Pastel and general computer knowledge. Written and spoken English.
2) Design

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to international students only. Reply with the reference "03" to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Marketing/Advertising/Project Management - 39

The company is a full-service advertising agency with a dual location concept. The heart of this company is in Cape Town, but the headquarters are in Munich. They conceive and develop integrated campaigns for their customers with a clear focus on New Media.

The majority of the production takes place in South Africa, which give them the opportunity to offer a considerable cost advantage over their German competitors.
They deal with, amongst others, various prominent advertising agencies and a number of medium-sized companies.

ON WHICH DEPARTMENTS COULD THE INTERN BE ACTIVE?
*Support of the project manager with coordination and organization of projects* Working on own projects

STUDIES REQUIRED FOR THIS INTERNSHIP.
*Marketing orientated studies or Marketing orientated experiences

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED IN THE INTERN.
* Experienced in Marketing or Project management
*Fluent in English and German
*Very good computer literacy (internet research, IT, MS office…)

GOOD CHARACTERISTICS TO HAVE.
* Good organisational skills
* Attention to detail
* Young funky live awareness
* Assertive
* Reliable and motivated
* Independent

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to international students ONLY.
Please reply with the reference ‘39’ to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Online Marketing/ Admin/ Research - 01

This is a Magazine Publishing House. The magazine has won many Awards and their main focus is on property. They are a dynamic, new-generation company at the forefront of developments in the South African Publishing area. Their vision is to set the highest quality parameters from every perspective – from its world-class publications to legendary client service and support.

They are looking for an intern that can help them in the following departments and gain valuable knowledge.

Helping in the Marketing Department
Database Management
Assisting in Marketing coordination and Event coordination
Upload monthly magazine content to website through CMS
Upload daily news stories to website
Research online content topics
Research competitors
Assist in various aspects of Online Marketing
Assist in mobile marketing
Various other admin jobs

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to International students only. Reply with the reference “01” to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Finance/ Sales/ Real Estate - 23

This company was founded in 2005 in order to bridge the gap between the lenders and the homebuyer, playing a strategic role in the home loan application process.
Other activities are Procurement of home loans, vehicle, asset and commercial finance. Property sourcing and investment.

In South Africa there is an ever-increasing need for competent, reliable and expeditious facilitation of the home loan process. This company meets these needs with so much more.

Shopping around for the best rate, tedious paperwork and waiting weeks for your home loan approval has become a thing of the past.
This company always exceeds their customers’ expectations, maintaining the highest standard of integrity and service.
By utilising their direct channels of communication with the banks, extensive knowledge and integration with the banks’ systems, they are able to expedite the application, approval and registration process.
1. Source the most competitive, personalised home loan product to suit the individuals needs
2. Complete all necessary paperwork and advise customers of the application process so they know what to expect
3. Submitting home loan applications on the clients behalf, saving time and difficulties associated with applying themselves.
4. Procure the best possible home loan interest rate saving the client money every month.
5. Keep them informed of their application’s progress every step of the way, answering any questions they may have.
6. Offer expert advice to empower the client and help them make an informed financial decision.

Studies necessary for this internship
Anything in finance, sales and/or real estate

Student requirements
Attention to detail, efficiency, good people skills, strong sales driven personality, high energy, quick learner.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to international students only. Please reply with the reference "23" to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Tourism/ Tour Operator - 101

This company started their business with nine tours. They specialise in holidays and business trips for individuals and groups.They offer a tailor made selection of distinct packaged tours that will suit everyone’s tastes, as well as putting together specialised tours for their guests.All their tours are carried out by professional, licensed tour guides in air-conditioned vehicles, and can be conducted in multiple languages.

Their Mission Statement is: Devotion to individual attention and high quality service thus ensuring our clients maximum enjoyment and peace of mind." This company concentrates mainly on the Scandinavian market and German speaking countries. There are individual travel arrangements for FIT’s as well as a guided day tours in Swedish and German.

DEPARTMENTS WHERE THE INTERN COULD BE ACTIVE?

Communication with Agents, Clients, and Suppliers in English and/or German…
Development of travel itineraries
Booking of accommodation, activities, tours etc
Invoicing and confirmation of arrangements
General office admin

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED IN THE INTERN?
Excellent English skills
Organisational skills
Friendly team worker
Diligence

STUDIES NEEDED
Tourism

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to international students ONLY.
Please email with the reference '101’ to contact@kickstart.co.za

Design/Engineering/Project Management – 04

Are you in the Engineering business, or keen on learning more in this field? Then this internship is definitely for you.
This company has many departments including Design, Purchasing, Accounts, Project Management, as well as Machining, Manufacturing, Assembly and Stores.

Activities of this company include Design, development and manufacture of sheetmetal based products primarily for point-of-sale industry. Containing heating, cooling and electronic control functions.
Also ecompassing refrigeration, electrical and mechanical items.
Information Technology, Programming skills, Project Management, Draughting and Design.

DEPARTMENTS WHERE THE INTERN COULD THE INTERN BE ACTIVE?
Design,Office – Learn to use Solidworks and how to Design sheetmetal based products.
Project management – Managing of projects, working under a lead project manager.
IT,programming – Develop an IT system for the company to control stores, purchasing, bills of materials, build history, etc

STUDIES NEEDED FOR THIS INTERNSHIP
Electronic, Electrical, Electro-mechanical (preferred), Industrial engineering, Software design. Mechanical engineering, Draughting, Project management.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
At least 2 years experience or a Degree in their field.
Communicate well in English both verbal and written form, computer literate (exel, word, autocad)

EXTRAS
The intern should be energetic, determined to succeed, interested in Engineering.
Hard working, dedicated and intelligent – work independent when required.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to International students only. Please reply with the reference “04” to contact@kickstart.co.za

Hospitality/ Tourism/ Guest House - 200

Do you want to do your internship in the perfect Guest House? Is Tourism and Hospitality your trade? Then this is a once in a lifetime internship offer you will not want to pass up.

This is a Group of 3 Guesthouses with 22 individually designed and furnished rooms located in the most popular suburb of Cape Town: Sea Point on the Atlantic Seaboard. The guesthouses are privately owned and offer personalized service.

This internship program is available to a committed young student who will work particularly in the front line of the guesthouse operations.
They provide students with an exciting six-month practical internship experience in the hospitality field. Hotel school students will be able to develop their guest service and hands-on skills in front office operations, room division and Human Resource in meaningful roles and under the supervision of the owners.

Requirements: (NB)
The applicant must be German speaking from Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
The applicant must stay for a 6-month period.
To be eligible for the practical internship students must currently be involved in or pursuing a degree in the hospitality or service management field. The students must have good English communication skills, be reliable and able to work independently and must have practical experience in the hospitality industry. They are looking for motivated, energetic and enthusiastic applicants.

Amazing benefits:
The student will receive 2.500, - ZAR (around € 200,-) per month together with free duty meals. ( Internships are usually UNPAID).
Accommodation is also provided!The applicant would be responsible for all transportation to and from South Africa.

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to apply for this once in a lifetime internship programme, please reply with the reference “200” to contact@kickstart.co.za and feel free to check our website www.kickstart.co.za

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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