Internships
Gain industry experience in South Africa’s sports capital
Sports Management internships in Cape Town
Blend your passion with professional development in Cape Town’s thriving sports culture. In the world’s most sports-mad nation, this sports management internship will allow you to work alongside professionals as passionate about sports as you are.
South Africa is home to world champion swimmers, golfers, athletes, gymnasts, rugby players, and many more. Our internship opportunities will improve your resume for future study applications or jobs and expose you to an exciting new culture of sports in the sports-loving nation of South Africa.
Sports Management internships through VACorps
Sports marketing
Gain an in-depth view of all aspects of sports marketing and learn how to create groundbreaking marketing campaigns.
Sports media
Learn how to relive the drama and pageantry of match days for publications, broadcasts, and the public.
Sports management
Shadow directors of professional clubs and national federations in rugby, soccer and more. Learn the leadership, finance and operations behind the scenes.
Gain sports industry experience in South Africa’s sports capital
Sport is South Africa’s national religion – it transcends race, politics, and cultural groups and unites the country in a way that little else does. It is an essential part of the country’s DNA, making South Africa an exceptionally exciting destination for a sports management internship.
South Africa is a land of sporting opportunities and home to world-class sporting facilities capable of accommodating tens of thousands of spectators in comfort.
There’s every form of summer sport you can expect from a country with a surplus of sunshine and wide-open space – from horse-riding, volleyball, rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing to the country’s most famous sports, golf, surfing, tennis, rugby, cricket, swimming, hockey and soccer/football.
Benefits of a sports management internship in Cape Town
Work alongside passionate professionals
Build capabilities valued by future employers
Plug into sports-mad local culture
Enjoy your own outdoor adventures
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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