Student (Architectural Internship)

SVA International Internship Employment 2027

SVA International is a leading South African Architecture and Urban Design practice, with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Gqeberha. SVA operates extensively throughout the African continent, and is a member of the Gibb Group of companies. 

We empower our people across specialist fields to become industry leaders and are committed to the development of our future architects through our intern programme.

During the 12-month internship you will develop the following skills and competencies:

• Autodesk AEC Revit software: attain basic user skills by month 3.
• Autodesk AEC Revit software: attain intermediate skills by month 12.
• Architectural Services, PROCSA workstages 1 – 6: work effectively in a minimum of 2 (preferably 3) workstages areas during the year.
• Become an integral and productive member of a delivery team within 4 months and develop a capacity to deliver that aligns with the team requirements. 
• Architectural skills: Acquire commercially based skills in architectural planning and design, detailing, graphics and managing consultant information.
• Re-admission: to engage the practice so that the students portfolio of evidence presented to the University at year end has been overviewed and is of a standard to ensure re-admission.

SVA International is looking for candidates studying towards their post graduate degree in Architecture.  

Eligibility Requirements:

1. SA Citizen, please attach a copy of ID to your application
2. Strong academic portfolio (Bachelors/Honours) completed at a recognised South African institution. Please include a link to your portfolio on your CV.
3. Younger than 35 years old.
4. To be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town