Start your journey with KHULA
Grow. Experience. Impact.
KHULA connects ambitious European students with high-potential South African businesses ready to expand into the Dutch and broader European market; a structured 3-6-month international experience combining real business work, culture, and personal growth.
What it is
"KHULA" means "growth" in isiXhosa. KHULA connects ambitious European students with high-potential South African businesses ready to expand into the Dutch and broader European market.
More than an internship: a structured international experience combining real business work, culture, and personal growth while contributing to sustainable economic growth in South Africa.
Programme Overview
Available start dates: August, September, October as well as January, February, March
Note: programme can be adapted to meet university requirements.
If you want to see the full programme schedule, please send us an email.
Onsite in South Africa
Full-time internship
Real business projects
Community engagement project
Trips & Excursions
Training & Development
What you'll do
"You are contributing, not just observing."
- ✓ Support business development
- ✓ Conduct market research
- ✓ Work on strategy & expansion
- ✓ Collaborate with local teams
- ★ Strategy
- ★ Teamwork
- ★ Growth
- ★ Market insights
Sectors We Fit
We have a variety of companies and we will find new ones to fit your specific needs as well.
Combine business experience with real social impact.
Interns support a local entrepreneur from a small community-based business 2 times a month with bookkeeping, admin, customer communication, basic business planning, and helping structure day-to-day operations.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Personal & Professional Growth
Training & Development
Variety of sessions tailored to learning goals, professional & business skills, working in African markets.
What You Gain
Cross-cultural communication, independence & adaptability, international experience.
Life in Cape Town
"More than an internship: a life experience."
Dynamic city life, multicultural environment, nature/beaches/landscapes. Explore new cultures and perspectives; live with other international participants and build lifelong friendships.
Who Can Apply
Ideal candidate
Curious and open-minded, willing to step out of their comfort zone, eager to learn and contribute.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's European student (or recent graduate)
- Strong English skills
- Proactive and independent
- Interest in international business development
Application & Next Steps
FAQ
The programme includes accommodation, internship placement, monthly GBB trips, visa support, training sessions, and local guidance.
The internship is flexible, usually 3-6 months depending on what your university requires (longer or shorter is also possible!). You can start in September/October or January/February.
You must be a European Bachelor's or Master's student or recent graduate, with strong English skills and a proactive, independent attitude.
Yes! We provide extensive pre-departure guidance and on-site assistance throughout to ensure your safety and comfort in Cape Town.
Absolutely! We can easily plan a dream trip (e.g. to Namibia or Uganda) perfectly timed around your internship.
Get In Touch
Reach out to the KHULA team via email or WhatsApp.