Work South Africa

In the past few years South Africa has become a hot destination for all travelers and in particular for the adventurous youth and student traveler.

In order to protect it’s own people from foreign competition, South Africa does not allow any foreign students to do paid work in South Africa. The only exception is a work exchange programme, such as the one offered by our partner organization.

Work South Africa is a one year, working holiday programme, available to full time tertiary students or recent graduates only. The majority of Work SA applicants find work in the hospitality industry, either working in one of the many vibrant bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Cape Town, or within the lively backpacking industry. There is no better way to travel and work your way around South Africa than on the Work SA programme. You can sample the real everyday South Africa whilst meeting the locals and earning money at the same time. The choice of location is totally up to you - from the casual beach life of Cape Town to the hustle and bustle of the busy Johannesburg or the laid back surfer city of Durban. It’s also an opportunity for young people to add a line to their resumes, to be totally independent, make new friends and visit some incredible places such as the Kruger Park, Table Mountain, Robben Island and vibrant townships.