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Engineering internships in Cape Town
Bring your engineering talents to projects advancing infrastructure, clean energy and more across South Africa. We’ll connect you with firms and startups designing innovative solutions that help push humanity forward.
By participating in this engineering internship, you will intern with established South African engineers and gain international internship experience in a country that is home to many of Africa’s leading engineering firms.
Intern alongside engineering leaders
Sustainable (solar & wind) engineering
Witness green energy systems design, construction oversight, grid integration, policy incentives and other aspects advancing renewable power.
Electrical engineering
Shadow experts focused on power generation, transmission, circuitry systems, electronics and other electricity applications.
Mechatronic engineering
Observe the multidisciplinary design processes, prototype building and functionality testing surrounding robotics, automation equipment, internet-of-things (IoT) devices, vehicles, manufacturing rigs, energy systems and other complex mechanisms.
Environmental engineering
Assist engineers in applying science and math principles to protect natural systems through pollution control, recycling, water/air quality testing, waste management, environmental remediation, permitting and regulatory compliance.
Civil engineering
Survey building sites, monitor project plans/materials, observe code compliance inspections and participate in drafting sessions for roads, bridges, rail lines, harbors, dams, pipelines and structural projects.
Robotics & aeronautical engineering
Contribute to labs exploring applications for drone technology, autonomous vehicles, AI interfaces, dexterous prosthetics, real-time sensing, mechanical compliance, swarm communications and other emerging capabilities.
Landscape design & architecture
Learn techniques for optimal site usage planning – factoring aesthetics, functionality and sustainability.
Biotech engineering
Apply engineering principles to push innovations in synthetic biology, tissue engineering, biosensors, drug delivery, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and purification devices advancing precision medicine and complex disease treatment breakthroughs.
Intern alongside industry leaders
Candidates for our engineering internships are expected to have a strong theoretical understanding of engineering and/or prior experience working on engineering projects. Our most rewarding internships involve work in the sustainability sector.
Custom engineering internships
An engineering internship in Cape Town offers a wide range of opportunities to access hands-on experiences. VACorps will help facilitate an engineering internship that will help you work towards your personal and professional objectives.
Benefits of a Engineering internship in Cape Town
Work alongside top industry talent
Gain international professional experience
Grow your professional network
Collaborate on important projects
The time is now to explore, connect, and invest in yourself in Cape Town. Let us match you with an experience that counts.
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