Country
Category
Human Resources
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
2 months
Number of people
1-4
Study fields
Human Resources, Marketing , Digital Marketing, Social work, Psychology, Communication, Management Studies, Business, Hotel Management
Country
Category
Human Resources
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
2 months
Number of people
1-4
Study fields
Human Resources, Marketing , Digital Marketing, Social work, Psychology, Communication, Management Studies, Business, Hotel Management
Human Resource projects Cape Town, South Africa
We have several challenging projects in different organizations around Cape Town within the field of social work, education and mental health (psychology). Other fields available on request!
PT GROUP OF COMPANIES
As one of the top food companies in South Africa and the world in fact, the team of staff has grown to way over 120 people very quickly and assistance is required to do a number of Human Resources tasks, updates and projects to help the development of the human capital of the company. It’s a very dynamic group. You need self-motivation. They will give you projects that you are interested in, but initiative is key. They are based in the city centre. This is a very dynamic group of companies.
2X HOSPITALS
We have been working with two of the big hospitals in the greater Cape Town area. These HR departments usually are big departments as the compliment of staff are huge too. People have done various challenging HR projects over the years. Projects will change as needs change.
Our clients have assisted with projects like staff training, updating of hospital staff records, interviews and updating of staff lists. In both cases, these are good names to have on your CV.
SA ANIMALS
For a number of years, this national organisation loved taking our students. Besides veterinarian students, which they love, we have also placed in Admin, Human resources, Marketing and Fund-raising over the years. From staff skills assessments on a national scale for over 100 staff, to various other tasks, our clients always added great value to them. The right intern will get responsibilities and work with a really lovely group of people. It is recommended to have a rented car as they are a little further from where a student might be staying – although not more than 10 – 15 min by car. This is a great organization to do HR work in.
HOTELS IN AND AROUND CAPE TOWN
For a number of years, we have had good relationships with a few well-known top hotels in and around Cape Town. Besides hotel management students, the most popular field has been Human Resources Management. Our students have done staff training, staff portfolio assessments, staff file updates and many other important jobs while working there. In all these placements, our clients are used effectively and they learn a great deal. As this is usually a fairly formal environment,interns for HR departments are usually hand-picked. Tasks change as needs change.
NGO’S
Human Resources is often a field sorely lacking in NGO’s and therefore our clients get great opportunities to help sort out this department. We work with a variety of such NGO’s – those working with animals, in youth development, youth at risk,community and or skills development, those working with the blind, physically disabled and more. If you have a heart to help organizations to grow, we have a variety to place you with. Tasks will be based on the needs at the time, but will include real HR related work and projects. In the past, students did huge projects e.g. formalizing pension schemes for people without a pension and the education thereof.
LARGE CORPORATE COMPANIES
Cape Town has many large corporates where we place clients in HR. With that said, these positions are usually for a student at a final year level or those with specific experience.Most of these companies are large national corporates and work will be at an appropriate level. Often they give the intern specific projects to work on as well.
Vacancy requirements
- Fully Self-funded, however we do encourage fundraising or crowdfunding
- Currently studying/have experience in any of the project fields mentioned above
- Passionate and capable in your field
- Motivated, independent and trustworthy
- Able to transfer skills
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I am graduated/retired or having a sabbatical, can I do a LGA project?
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Definitely, it is even recommendable to share the experience.
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What is the minimum age to participate?
18 years old. However we sometimes make exceptions depending on the situation and guidance of an adult.
Does LGA assist with organizing flights/visa?
Yes, of course we assist with the cheapest options and easiest procedures.
What is the cancellation policy of LGA?
- Registration costs and down payments costs are non-refundable at all times.
- Reimbursement of 50% of the remaining LGA mediation package costs and the full accommodation/tour costs minus €145 cancellation fee by cancellation minimum 60 days before departure by the specific LGA intern/volunteer/traveller, when one of the following cancellation reasons apply:
- Disease or injury by accident, of that nature that the physical and/or mental state of the person is medically indicated not being able to travel and participate.
- Severe disease/injury by accident or diseased 1st or second degree family member of the participant. There must be a serious health concern where the life of the person is in serious danger.
- Cancellation with any other than the above mentioned reasons or within 60 days of departure, gives in no way the right for a refund of service package and/or accommodation costs paid to LGA or there partners.
- Is it possible I will not pass the screening of LGA or their local partner in Africa?
- Yes, if LGA or our partner organization decides you are not suitable, then we can decide not to continue the procedure. In that case you will have no right of a refund of the registration costs.
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