2026 SAOTA International Student Internship (International Students)

SAOTA offers an Internship Program to students studying outside of South Africa, which aims to prepare them for their careers in architecture. The student interns work closely with the Architectural teams on our projects, join site visits, and get to meet and engage with our Principals. There are a limited number of spots available.

The International Student Internship runs from 22 June to 30 August 2026.

• Company Induction: Gaining insights into the daily operations of our architects and support departments, including training on our work processes.
• Mentorship Program Presentation: Learning about our in house Mentorship Program, designed to guide and support First Year Out architects in achieving SACAP registration.
• Resource Centre Orientation and Project Assignment: Exploring our Resource Centre and working with our Research team in contributing to our library through a research assignment.
• Introduction to REVIT Training: Acquiring foundational skills in using REVIT for architectural design.
• BIM Training and VR Sessions: Diving into Building Information Modeling (BIM) through training sessions and virtual reality experiences.
• CSR Program and Visit: Visiting the 9Miles team, a non profit organization we sponsor, as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility program.
• Engaging in virtual meetings like RAD sessions, Design Friday, and BLINK, where various teams share project progress and receive constructive feedback.
• Site Visits: Visiting SAOTA projects (completed or in construction stages).
• Project Work Experience: Assisting the team in ongoing projects to apply and enhance your skills in real world scenarios.

• Final year undergraduate Architectural Student
• Working knowledge of Revit is advantageous
• Demonstrate initiative and be proactive towards daily tasks
• Creative thinking
• Valid South African Visa (to be obtained by the student)
• Travel and living costs are to be covered by the student or their academic institution

Applicants must have a strong academic transcript and a design portfolio.

To apply, upload your CV, Portfolio, and Academic record.

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2026.