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Work South Africa: Work Placement

The Work Placement Programme (pre-placed/non-paid) is suitable for people who wish to gain work and cultural experience in South Africa and further language training in the working environment.

Travel and sightseeing are also possible in order to get the very best out of your experience in sunny South Africa.

Placements are arranged in the Hospitality sector – working in Cape Town's vibey bars, nightclubs and restaurants; Tourism; Hotel Media, Sales/Marketing; General Administration; Advertising; Accounting/ Financing; Import/Export or within the lively Backpacking industry.

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.