South Africa, the rainbow

nation. Africa’s Southern-most

country and one of its most

diverse states.

Originally founded in 1958, AIESEC in South

Africa was the first African entity to join the

AIESEC global network.

As a constantly changing entity, it has had to

develop, reinvent itself, and succeed in difficult

circumstances. It also became the first African

entity to host an AIESEC International Congress

in 1999.

Today, volunteering projects are a key part of the

network and various partnerships with NGOs and

companies are key to the impact made yearly.

-There are 11 official languages spoken in

South Africa. English, Zulu, and Afrikaans

are the most popular

-Currency = South African Rand (ZAR)

-Capital Cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and

Bloemfontein

-Population – Approximately 53 Million

-Home to many Nobel Prize Winners

including Nelson Mandela and Desmond

Tutu

15 Lords Avenue, Windsor West,

Johannesburg, South Africa

Geographically, South Africa is divided into 9 provinces.

Gauteng and the Western Cape which are home to

Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively, are two of

the more well known provinces. Being such a large

country with a rich history, South Africa is also very

diverse both in terms of the cultures of the people and

the natural ecosystems.

The most popular sports are Football, Rugby and

Cricket, although many other sports enjoy large

followings in the country. The country has won the 1995

and 2005 Rugby World Cups, hosted the 2010 FIFA

World Cup, and is home to a number of past Olympic

Gold Medal Winners.

The national anthem of South Africa is known as 'Nkosi

Sikelel' iAfrika‘ which translates to ‘God Bless Africa’. The

anthem features multiple languages.

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the

world and is well know for its various natural views which

can be enjoyed in all corners of the country

With many people from many different countries, South

Africa boasts a wide range of tasty dishes. The recent

growth of food markets means that there are also many

unique types of food to enjoy as well.

As a country which has had to deal with a mixed past, there

are various museums and historical sites to learn

interesting facts in. Many South Africans also practice their

own unique customs so it is a great place to learn about the

way other people live

Help an NGO to teach soft skills, crafts, culture,

and a variety of useful aspects of life while

applying your most relevant skills to make an

impact on their lives

Opportunity Portal ID: 313531

Empower orphan children through various

activities and lessons aimed at improving their

world view and quality of life. Also get a chance

to assist with NGO operations

Opportunity Portal ID: 730540

Help an NGO with a mixed range of activities

aimed at addressing issues within the community

and participating in events and weekly outings

Opportunity Portal ID: 313532

Work on assisting the NGO to provide disabled

children to ride ponies. Help with administrative

tasks and maintenance of the premises of the

NGO

Opportunity Portal ID: 317993

Help newborn babies with the basic building

blocks for an enriching childhood by participating

in a number of activities to stimulate their

awareness of their surroundings and to give

them the best possible start to life.

Opportunity Portal ID: 750588

Be involved with the afterschool program and

lessons at a popular NGO while working with

administrative tasks or participate in the sports

activities run through the NGO to improve the

community

Opportunity Portal ID: 717247 & 717236

Get involved with the day to day administrative

functions of the NGO to improve its sustainability

or help facilitate the football program that they

are running to make a lasting impact on the

children in the community

Opportunity Portal IDs: 754379 & 752789

groundBREAKERs - loveLife

Participate in AIESEC South Africa’s national partnership with one

of the largest NGOs in South Africa, loveLife. Become a

groundBREAKER and help young people learn about issues

relating to STDs as well as key skills needed to develop themselves

Opportunity Portal IDs: 702860; 702405; 702403; 702388; 702384

Browse the forms on the AIESEC Opportunity

Portal

Send an Application

Video and CV to apply

Admin, Visa, and Virtual I.P.S.

if you are accepted

South Africa Immigration Website(click to go to the website)

Cost of Living Comparison (Numbeo)(click to go to the website)

Member Committee President 16/17

AIESEC in South Africa

Email: nelito.fernando@aiesec.net

Mobile: +27 78 434 9683

Tel: +27 11 072 8173

Member Committee Vice President 16/17Incoming Global Community Development Program

AIESEC in South Africa

Email: langa.msithole@aiesec.net

Mobile: +27 83 381 3032