Internship

No. The Immigration Act, as amended, makes no provisions for foreigners to undertake internships at companies and organisations in the Republic of South Africa. Therefore, visas may not be issued to such foreigners, including foreign students whose studies prescribe an internship
(see https://www.suedafrika.org/downloads/Internship.doc).

However, if a person is in the possession of a study visa, they are allowed to work 20 hours/week.

Please note however that a special visa concession has been made for students from Germany who shall engage in internships at the German Embassy in Pretoria – further information is available on request from the Embassy in Berlin via email: berlin.consular(at)dirco.gov.za.