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Hybrid Experiential Learning Programme

A pioneering initiative built to break the classic dilemma of "no work, no experience, no experience, no work."

Apply as an intern

- HOW IT WORKS

Study, work and grow at the same time

Employers want experience, and you cannot get experience without a job. HELP breaks that cycle. We recruit interns from a range of tertiary institutions and place them in real roles, so you build the experience before anyone thinks to ask for it.

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Recruited

Interns are recruited from diverse tertiary institutions across South Africa.

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Placed 

Each intern is placed in a business and a role that suits their field of study. 

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Employed Meaningfully

Interns receive meaningful employment, not filing duty, while they keep studying. 

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Building A Future 

They leave with confidence, a stronger CV and a clear view of their career path.

- WHERE INTERNS ARE PLACED

Real roles, real responsibility

Placements span several disciplines, so interns can explore industry sectors first-hand and make informed decisions about their future career paths. Interns are matched to the area that fits their field of study.

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Computer Applications Technology 

Hands-on work with the systems and data that keep the business running, from reporting to day-to-day technical support.

BUILD YOUR SKILLS THROUGH REAL-WORLD TECHNOLOGY 
Spreadsheet and reporting skills, data accuracy, first-line technical support.

HELP intern working in a Computer Applications Technology role
HELP intern working in a Human Resources role
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Human Resources 

Exposure to recruitment, onboarding and the people side of a growing operation across multiple sites.

BUILD YOUR CAREER BY WORKING WITH PEOPLE

Recruitment and onboarding admin, HR record keeping, handling confidential information.

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Human Resources 

Exposure to recruitment, onboarding and the people side of a growing operation across multiple sites.

BUILD YOUR CAREER BY WORKING WITH PEOPLE

Recruitment and onboarding admin, HR record keeping, handling confidential information.

HELP intern working in a Human Resources role
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Marketing

Real involvement in content, campaigns and brand work, with output that goes out to actual audiences.

BUILD YOUR CAREER THROUGH REAL-WORLD MARKETING

Writing for an audience, social and campaign support, working to brand guidelines.

HELP intern working in a Marketing role

​​- APPLY 

No experience? Start here

If you are studying or recently qualified and looking for real experience, fill in the form and send through your CV. You do not need experience.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we get in touch when a placement that fits comes up.

Practical, real-life work experience while you keep studying.

Meaningful employment that builds confidence and enhances your CV.

First-hand exposure to a range of industry sectors.

The ability to make informed decisions about your career path.