Work South Africa
In South Africa, LAL offers three exciting work experience alternatives:
Work Placement where we help you find an appropriate company for 4-16 weeks in fields such as tourism, sales/marketing, general administration and much more (unpaid work).
Social and Environmental where the placement (for 4, 8, 12 or 16 weeks) is in the social welfare sector such as educational institutions, health and medical organisations, in sports or environmental development (unpaid work).
Work Adventure in which LAL assists you with the visa application, which enables you to find paid work in a field appropriate to your interests and qualifications.
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I chose to come to Cape Town, and I'm sure I made the right choice... I can say that the programme was far beyond my expectations. The programme that I chose allows me to study, work in the country and still have time to visit the wonders of this country!
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Overview of types of Work Programme
| Social & Environmental | Work Placement | Work Adventure |
Type | Pre-Placed, unpaid | Non-Placed, paid | |
Age | 18 - 30 years | 18 - 25 years | |
Preparatory Course | Business or Intensive English | ||
English Course Min Length | Compulsory Minimum 4 weeks | ||
Accommodation | Placement within the community, during the S&E duration. | LAL South Africa can assist where possible | |
Work Placement Duration | 4, 8, 12, 16 weeks. LAL South Africa organises placement. | 4 – 16 weeks LAL South Africa organises placement. | Up to a total of 12 months.Student finds work directly. |
Enrolment | Enrolment for work placement should be at least ten weeks before the start of the course to allow sufficient time for an appropriate placement and the visa application. | ||
Level Before English Course | Students must have the ability to function in an English-speaking environment. | ||
Experience Required | None | You should either have work experience or be studying towards a qualification. | |
Documents Needed | A Police Clearance Certificate and Basic AIDS Awareness training may be required. | CV, one photograph and a motivational letter. | CV, one photograph, a motivational letter and a permit which can be obtained for up to twelve months (a successful visa application is required). |
Documents Received |
| At the end of the programme participants receive a Letter of Reference directly from the employer. | |
Travel Information | You will either travel by minibus, bus or your own transport (may be preferable should the company not be easily accessible by local public transport). Depending on length of stay, this will be at your own expense. | ||
Costs | English Course, placement fees (Social & Environmental and Work Placement or administration fee (Work Adventure) accommodation as per standard pricelist. Not included in the price are costs for visa, accommodation and travel expenses during the work programme. Our normal terms and conditions apply. See pricelist. | ||
