Frequently Asked Questions

What we know we do

Magister has been operating successfully since 2000 and has accumulated a large pool of cooperating companies, organisations and institutions over the years in Cape Town. Depending on your interests, qualifications, and the specific period we are able to organize your individual internship, voluntary work, legal training or other work experiences in Cape Town. Apart from organizing your work experience we take care of all your other requirements to make your stay in South Africa as successful and enjoyable as possible.

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What you get before you arrive

Permanent contact partner providing advice and support throughout your application process and assistance with all necessities such as vaccinations, insurance, flight booking, visa etc
Organisation of a work experience according to your individual requirements
Setting up of a contract with your host company, -organisation or –institution
We issue and send all the necessary documents to you
Assistance with visa formalities and flight bookings
Setting up of suitable accommodation according to your needs and budget
Organization of English lessons at a language school if required
Support in renting/purchasing and registration of a car

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What you get during your stay

Personal welcome and airport transfer to prearranged accommodation
Introduction to Cape Town
Handing over of a detailed information package including a South African SIM card and a discount card for several restaurants, bars and activities.
Guidance with public transport in South Africa
Escort and introduction on your first day of work
Regularly weekly meetings
Monthly budget weekend trips in Cape Town’s surrounding area
Support with organising trips and discounts with several local tour operators
Permanent contact partner(s), 24 hours emergency service

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Costs for the whole package:

With your initial enquiry you will receive detailed information per e-mail about South Africa, Cape Town and our general terms and conditions. We will give you information about our services and the application procedure. If you are interested in our programme and would like to make use of our services, please send us your complete application documents.

For all services mentioned above we charge a fee of € 450

Our one-off fee is only due once we have placed you in your preferred company/organisation and you have signed the contract with your host company/organisation. Hence all other services beforehand are free of charge.

Costs for the small package:

A lot of students organize their education themselves, but struggle with finding accommodation, organising airport transfers and settling down in Cape Town. These students often make use of our extensive service package. Our so called small package includes the whole Magister service excluding a work placement and maintenance .

Price of the small package: € 150

Please keep in mind that according to South African law internships and volunteer work may not be remunerated. Therefore before going through the whole application process please calculate carefully if you are able to finance your stay in South Africa.

Our fee: 450/ 150 Euro

Flight: About 750 Euro

Visa: About 50 Euro

Accommodation monthly: About 300 Euro for a private room

Living costs in a month: About 350 Euro

rent a car in a month: About 320 Euro

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