Architectural Internship for Students in Cape Town CBD
GIBB · Cape Town CBD, Cape Town
Overview
SVA International, part of the GIBB Group, is offering a 12 month paid internship for architecture students in Cape Town. You will gain hands on experience with Autodesk Revit and work across PROCSA stages 1 to 6 while building your portfolio for university re admission. This is a great chance to grow within a leading architecture and urban design practice that works across Africa.
About the role
SVA International, a leading South African architecture and urban design practice with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Gqeberha, is looking for a student intern to join their Cape Town team. As part of the GIBB Group, you will work on real projects across the African continent while developing the skills you need to become a future industry leader.
During this 12 month internship you will:
- Build your Autodesk AEC Revit skills from basic to intermediate level
- Learn Autodesk Construction Cloud within your first six months
- Work effectively across at least two PROCSA work stages, with the aim of three
- Become a productive member of a delivery team within four months
- Develop commercially based skills in architectural planning, design, detailing and graphics
- Manage consultant information as part of the team
Application notes: Please attach a copy of your ID, include a link to your portfolio on your CV, and make sure your academic portfolio is strong. You must be based in Cape Town and able to travel to the office daily.
Requirements
- Studying towards a post graduate degree in Architecture
- Completed a Bachelors or Honours degree at a recognised South African institution
- Strong academic portfolio
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Younger than 35 years old
- Based in Cape Town and able to travel to the office daily
- Must include a link to your portfolio on your CV
Responsibilities
- Learn and use Autodesk AEC Revit software, reaching basic level by month three and intermediate level by month twelve
- Gain skills in Autodesk Construction Cloud within six months
- Work effectively in at least two PROCSA work stages, preferably three, during the year
- Become an integral and productive member of a delivery team within four months
- Acquire commercially based skills in architectural planning, design, detailing and graphics
- Manage consultant information as part of the team
- Engage with the practice so your portfolio of evidence for university re admission is reviewed and meets the required standard
Job details
- Organisation
- GIBB
- Location
- Cape Town CBD, Cape Town
- Job type
- Internship
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Honours
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This internship is a fantastic stepping stone for architecture students who want real project experience while still studying. When you apply, make sure your portfolio link is easy to find on your CV and shows off your best academic work. SVA International values a strong portfolio, so choose projects that demonstrate your design thinking and technical skills. Also attach a clear copy of your ID and any academic transcripts. Because the role is in Cape Town CBD, be ready to talk about how you will travel to the office daily. In your interview, show enthusiasm for learning Revit and working across different project stages. Good luck, this could be the start of a great career.
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