Architectural Internship for Architecture Students in Gqeberha
GIBB · Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Overview
SVA International, part of the GIBB Group, is looking for an Architectural Intern in Gqeberha. This 12 month internship is perfect for an architecture student working towards a postgraduate degree. You will gain hands on experience with Revit, work on real projects across PROCSA work stages, and be part of a leading South African architecture and urban design practice. If you are based in Gqeberha and ready to grow, apply now.
About the role
Join SVA International, a leading South African architecture and urban design practice with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Gqeberha. As an Architectural Intern, you will be part of a delivery team and gain practical experience while working towards your postgraduate degree.
During this 12 month internship, you can expect to:
- Learn Autodesk Revit software, reaching basic user skills by month 3 and intermediate skills by month 12.
- Develop Autodesk Construction Cloud skills within 6 months.
- Work effectively in at least 2 (preferably 3) of the PROCSA work stages 1 to 6.
- Become an integral and productive member of a delivery team within 4 months.
- Acquire commercially based skills in architectural planning and design, detailing, graphics, and managing consultant information.
- Engage with the practice to ensure your portfolio of evidence meets university standards for re-admission.
Application notes: Please attach a copy of your ID and include a link to your portfolio on your CV. You must be a South African citizen, younger than 35 years old, and based in Gqeberha.
Requirements
- Studying towards a postgraduate degree in Architecture (Bachelors or Honours completed at a recognised South African institution).
- South African citizen. Please attach a copy of your ID.
- Strong academic portfolio.
- Younger than 35 years old.
- Include a link to your portfolio on your CV.
- Based in Gqeberha and able to travel to the office daily.
Responsibilities
- Learn and use Autodesk Revit software, progressing from basic to intermediate skills over the 12 month internship.
- Develop skills in Autodesk Construction Cloud within 6 months.
- Work effectively across multiple PROCSA work stages, focusing on at least two during the year.
- Become an integral and productive member of a delivery team within 4 months.
- Acquire commercially based skills in architectural planning and design, detailing, graphics, and managing consultant information.
- Engage with the practice to ensure your portfolio of evidence is of a standard to ensure re-admission at university.
Job details
- Organisation
- GIBB
- Location
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Internship
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Honours
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
As an architectural student, this internship is a golden opportunity to build your portfolio while working with a top firm. Make sure your CV clearly shows your academic projects and includes a link to your online portfolio. Since you will be using Revit, brush up on the basics if you can, but they are willing to train you. The interview will likely focus on your design work and your eagerness to learn. Be ready to talk about your favourite projects and how you approach design problems. Also, highlight that you are based in Gqeberha and can commute easily. Good luck!
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