Friday, October 24, 2008

HR/ Marketing/ Research - 001

They are a Magazine Publishing House. The magazine has won many Awards and their main focus is on property. They are a dynamic, new-generation company at the forefront of developments in the South African Publishing area. Their vision is to set the highest quality parameters from every perspective – from its world-class publications to legendary client service and support.

They are looking for an intern that can help them in the following departments and gain valuable knowledge.

Assist with HR administrative matters (new joiners, issuing of access cards etc.)
Ensuring employee files up to date
Improving the current Leave Request process
Assisting with drafting HR policies & procedures ( leave etc. Etc.)
Very computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel etc.)
Internet-savvy
Good English
Preferably studying towards business management type qualification
Helping in the Marketing Department
Database Management
Assisting in marketing coordination and Event coordination
Assist in various other admin jobs

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to International students only. Reply with the reference “001” to contact@kickstart.co.za

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Travel/ Tourism/ Sport-160

Do you have a love for traveling, seeing new cultures and meeting new people? This company has steadily grown since 1992, into one of the leading alternative and adventure touring companies in the Western Cape.

The trips are a far cry from your average mainstream bus tour in that they aim to keep their travelers out of the bus as much as possible, with activities such as hiking, biking, cruising, picnicking & swimming available on many of our tours.

They are looking for an intern who can help them in the following area's:
(Office & Operations): Handling cash ups, answering emails, answering phone and handling bookings, liaising with guides, overseeing day tour operations, booking accommodations & permits for long tours
(Touring): Help on long tours, corporate events and day tours when needed, tour planning, existing tours, tour development

(Maintenance): of vehicles/bicycles

DUTIES – Please note that you will not be assigned a specific job, but will be required to undertake a wide variety of tasks and to become familiar with all aspects of the operation.
-Writing of daily waybills
- Packing of picnics in the morning (when they have large groups or staff shortages, you will be required to help with picnic preparation and clean-up of picnics)
- Liaising with guides during pick-up times
- Shopping/ banking/ accounting /general errands about town as needed
- Telephonic bookings & enquiries, including evening/ week-end cell phone duty
- Servicing of e-mail enquiries
- Maintenance of computer filing & hard copy filing, information storage, office order
- Helping out on special/corporate groups as needed
- catering/driving, etc
- Some marketing duties, e.g. dropping brochures, flip files, drawing up presentations, etc-

Possibly accompanying extended biking or hiking tours as a general helper
- Helping out with practical maintenance of equipment, bicycles, etc
- You will need to get a PDP (professional driving permit) in case you are required to transport paying customers at any point.

Requirements:Basic computer skills. Love of sports/outdoors.Knowledge of tourism industry.
Good with people, flexible, independent and able to take the initiative, hard working (not a clock watcher).
One who understands the unique demands of the tourism industry/keeping clients’ happy, delivering quick efficient & friendly service!

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to international students only. Please reply with the reference '159' to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Property/ Real Estate-167

This company operates in the property foreclosure business.They buy houses to keep, to renovate and to sell.

There are different departments the intern could be active:
Marketing and Administration and Research for the different projects they're are taking on.

STUDIES NEEDED:
Economics, marketing, tourism or business administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The normal computer programs, has to speak and write good English.

CHARACTERISTICS:
They are looking for someone who is Independent, somebody who does not take no for an answer, preferable somebody from an entrepreneurial family.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship, and applies to international students only. Please reply with the reference '167' to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Marketing/Research/Admin/Events-30

This non profitable organization offers holistic sustainable programmes, which focus on empowering youth at risk with constructive alternatives. It aims to transform communities through the influence of transformed individuals.

It helps people develop life skills, compassion, and a determined, positive attitude. They aim to set thousands of young people free from lives of poverty, mediocrity and destruction, and to contribute to the prosperity, pride and success of our country.

They use outdoor and adventure activities as a profound metaphor through which to promote individual growth and community transformation.

Combining challenging activities with skilled facilitation they maximize the learning experience. They create learning opportunities and help participants to seize them. Their programs are challenging, but never overwhelming; they stretch but never break; they are memorable and life changing.

ON WHICH DEPARTMENTS WOULD THE INTERN BE ACTIVE?
The Intern would be addressing several issues.
Research
Updating CSI Portfolio
distribution of Newsletter
Website Maintenance
Marketing and Events Coordination
Editing assessment and course reports
Volunteer Programs

STUDIES NEEDED:
Administration
Marketing & Events

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
An environment of diplomatic management and mentorship will accommodate for any shortfall.

The intern should have an energetic and outgoing personality, an ability to adapt to changes and be flexible as well as an ability to accept direction and implement instructions.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship, and applies to international students ONLY
Please reply with the reference "30” to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Media/ Production/ Marketing/ PR - 100

Are you interested in the film industry?

This company consists of 3 main departments: Character agency, Film Production and Casting Director.Their main aim is to provide actors / characters to the Film Industry for commercials. TV, Music Videos, and Stills etc

This Company is looking for an intern to assist them in the following departments:
-Working on the Character Agency side, as well as the Casting side.
-Helping with Administration tasks such as updating Data Base, adding new talent, working on Briefs, calling Talent to go to Castings.
-Helping on Casting days with the organization, do Talent Scouting and Telephone Marketing.

Studies needed forthis internship.
Media, Film Production, Business, Sports Science, Marketing, PR

The Requirements are:
Fluent in English (speak and write), good knowledge with Microsoft Office ( exel, word etc)Photo Shop.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to International students ONLY. Please reply with the reference "100" to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Business Management/ ITC -144

Since 1980, the company has specialized in the development and implementation of Omnix ERP, an advanced Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management solution for small, medium and large size enterprises.

Since 2000, they have included in its stable an Internet Service Provider in the form of the companies Net and have subsequently positioned itself as an end-to end business solutions provider. With the head office based in Cape Town, they also have a presence in Gauteng and Port Elizabeth.

Omnix, their flagship product offers a fully integrated financial solution that includes; Manufacturing, Job Costing, Wholesale, Distribution and Retail modules. The company has developed an established client base in the local Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution and Clothing Industries and various vertical markets such as Hire Purchase, Leasing, Machine Rental and Car Hire.

They are looking for interns who can help them on the following departments:PHP Development, Process Design and implementation, planning, strategy, Marketing, Sales.

SUITABLE STUDIES ARE: Marketing, Computer Programming or Business Management.

They require an intern who has experience with computers, is a hard worker and social.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship, and applies to International students ONLY. Please reply with the reference number '144' to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Marketing / Business & Web Development - 34

This company enables anyone to easily start a WiFi Hotspot, share their broadband internet connection to earn an income, while at the same time, providing ubiquitous, inexpensive pre-paid wireless internet access to end-users.

On which department would the intern be active?
Business Development
Software web Development (Programming)
Marketing & Sales

Specific qualifications required by the intern
Software/Web development
PHP Java S
Embedded Linux
PHP Java Script
Software/Web development
Embedded Linux
Photoshop
Business Development
Economics/ law/ Business/ Admin/ Finance
Marketing and Sales
Sales and Marketing background
Tourism/ Hospitality background

Specific characteristics the intern should have.
Self Motivated
Get going attitude
Work on own initiative
Innovative attitude
Outgoing personality and Social

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship and applies to international students only. Please reply with the reference “34” to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Web Design and Development - 13

The main activities of this company are Webdesign, database design, Web based software development, internet hosting, mapping and GIS (geographical information systems.

They delivering quality web and client-side applications that connect people to their market. Offering a dedicated hosting package to suite people’s detailed needs. They also offer Ability to program visual basic or JavaScript
Knowledge about database
Knowledge of the web
Working of a programming language

Possible studies needed are a Diploma or degree in programming or any web based languages
If no degree, working experience in programming

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unpaid internship and applies to international students only. Reply with the reference “13” to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za

Marketing/ Developing/ Admin-14

This is an online marketing agency in Cape Town providing specialist services. The Websites they build are Content Management Systems that provide the clients with a tool to easily get their message across on the Internet in a simple and effective manner.

They utilize highly interactive, collaborative and cost-efficient online applications like wikis, blogs and social media as well as a social media specialist that has developed several software applications and services which will improve the efficiency of internal communication, collaboration and online marketing activities of its users. These products and services include the development of media rich web pages, social media optimization and consultation.

Departments where the intern could be active:
Online/Offline Junior Marketer
Junior Web Designer/Developer
Admin/Accounts Assistant

Studies required by the intern:
Marketing, Accounting, ITC

Qualifications needed by the intern:
Ability to converse effectively with a diverse group of colleagues
Ability to work independently (opportunity to work from home)
Ability to work well in a team (don’t fight the flow)
Be proactive, self-motivated and show initiative
Show integrity and professionalism in all areas of work.

Characteristics needed
Be flexible and willing to work in a rapid changing environment. Have good organisational and prioritisation skills.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills Be an ‘out-of-the-box’ thinker

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unpaid internship and applies to International students only. Reply with the reference “14” to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our webste www.kickstart.co.za

Design and Development - 33

This team of bright, young experts unites their collective skills every day so that they can offer the best in website design, and web-based application development, dynamic Flash animation, motion graphics, CRM, online strategies, email campaigns & a whole range of print application too.

They specialize in high-level design and creativity that conforms to international standards. They are specialists in constructing complex Back end systems and use the open source language Ruby on Rails to do any and all coding. Flash experts ranging from Flash games to 3D and Action Scripting to tactical Email campaigns and Newsletter design and Implementation. They employ a solid Research and Strategy culture, in order to maximize Return on Investment and customer value.

DESIGN – To assume responsibility aspects of a project .Design and Shadow senior designers to gain insight into and participate in a project, from Brief to Deployment.

DEVELOPERS – Allocated a module based approach to coding HTML & Flash to construction within our CMS and contribution to software programs developed by them. Development of Websites and monitoring of Web stats etc

Which department would the intern be active?
Design/ Development

Specific qualifications required for this internship?
Design – Multimedia/ Web degree which includes Design, HTML and CSS, Flash.

Developer – (BSC), Information Systems – ROR (Ruby On Rails) and MySQL courses.

Specific characteristics required in an intern?
Passionate
Takes Initiative
Resourceful
Motivated

PLEASE NOTE: This is an UNPAID internship, and applies to international students only. Please reply with the reference ‘33’ to contact@kickstart.co.za or check out our website www.kickstart.co.za