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Eligibility:
Full-time post-secondary students and/or 2009 grads, 18-30 years of age. Part-time students and part-time grads are not eligible. High school students are not eligible Registration Deadline: Click here for registration dates Repeat Participation: No Visa Duration: Any period up to 1 year Support Funds: $2,000 What are support funds? Accommodation upon arrival: Seven nights in Cape Town Registration Fee: $1,080 |
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Aimed at the more adventurous type, we offer flexible departures down to spectacular Cape Town where you can enjoy up to a one-year working holiday.
South Africa is a multicultural society in a growing and changing economy. Job searches are not as easy as in places like Australia or Britain, but if you are an experienced and confident traveller with the desire to gain experience in an evolving country, SWAP South Africa is for you! Begin your adventure in spectacular Cape Town for a seven-day orientation.
Got a question? SWAP Work South Africa FAQs
Click the headings below for more information on what the SWAP South Africa package includes
One-year South African visa
Seven nights’ accommodation at a hostel in Cape Town upon arrival
- Airport pick-up services to hostel in Cape Town
- A comprehensive seven-day arrival orientation hosted by our South African partners, SASTS, in Cape Town, which includes tours and work and safety information
- Daily pick-up from the hostel for day tours
- Daily tours during the orientation week: Township Tour, Cape Point Tour, Walking Tour and Robben Island Tour
- Hosting centre is equipped with phone, fax machine, internet and computer access
- SASTS provides ongoing guidance and support services throughout the full duration of your stay
- After-hours emergency line
- Mail-drop address in Cape Town
- Exclusive membership to the SWAP Exchange. Meet fellow travellers before you depart Canada and while you’re abroad
- Our expert SWAP materials: Welcome and Final packages to assist with trip preparation
- A South Africa travel guide book
- Work in South Africa handbook, provided at the orientation
- Inbound website - job and accommodation searches
ApplicationRegistering for SWAP South Africa is easy. Download SWAP Registration Form below
SWAP Registration Form for 2010 (PDF)
Checklist:
Include the following documents as part of your registration.
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One copy of a typed letter of reference from a past employer or teacher (keep the original for your records). You may choose to use the SWAP Reference Form available here (PDF) |
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The 2010 SWAP Registration Form completed and signed |
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Please provide a readable copy of your 2009/2010 International Student Identity Card (ISIC) or an official letter from your school’s registrar stating that you are a full-time student. |
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To complete your registration take all your documents to our closest partner office click here to find an office |
For more information on registration and what happens next click here