4 - 52 weeks
from € 1.390
Namibia

Business internship in Namibia

  • Urban everyday life
  • High recreational value
  • Diverse cuisine

As an intern abroad, get an insight into how small and family businesses work! You can get a taste of different areas of the company and gain practical experience. Gather valuable know-how in this field and improve your language skills on top of that!

Location icon Windhoek
Minimum age icon from 18 years
Icon Duration 4 - 52 weeks / from €1.390
Departure days icon Wednesday, Sunday
BWL internship abroad
SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth
Decent work and economic growth

Promote lasting, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive full employment and decent work for all.

Project ID : AU-NA85

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Business internship in Namibia

What's the matter?

With its stable democratic system and numerous natural wonders, Namibia is an attractive location for those interested in business. Because Namibia's economy has been growing steadily for years. Named after the breathtaking Namib Desert, the country has a well-developed infrastructure for Africa. It offers great conditions for investments. This makes an economics or business administration internship in Namibia extremely exciting!

We arrange internships in various companies in Namibia's economic center Windhoek. Tell us about your interests and focus - we will find the right internship for you! During your economics or business administration internship in Namibia, you will acquire valuable intercultural skills, improve your foreign language skills and demonstrate your independence to future employers.

Your internship abroad in the field of economics or business administration

For whom is the VWL or BWL internship in Namibia suitable?

Our internship abroad in the field of business administration/economics is suitable for trainees or students in a relevant field. It enables you to gain practical experience in your area of ​​focus and thus to specify your career aspirations.

Your assignment: BWL internship in Namibia

We arrange internships in small companies and family businesses as well as in larger companies with international connections. Smaller companies offer the advantage that you can often get a more comprehensive insight into the diverse work areas of the company. The tasks assigned on site depend on your assignment, your previous knowledge and the duration of your internship.

For example, you can work in the following areas: financial services and insurance, marketing and sales, logistics and production management, tourism, hotel and event management, corporate management, controlling and accounting, IT and engineering, project management, human resources.

Your desired work area is not listed yet? No problem, just get in touch with us! We start looking for a business administration or economics internship that is tailored to your expectations and needs.

Possibility to recognize a compulsory internship

If you would like to have your RGV internship abroad recognized as part of your studies or training, be sure to inquire in advance about the regulations of your university or your training company. In this case, please inform us in advance about the templates so that we can take them into account. After completing your RGV stay abroad, you will receive an internship/participation certificate from us.

Your working day in the BWL internship

Your working hours may vary depending on your internship position, but will not exceed 8 hours a day in a 5-day week.

Accommodation Catering

Volunteer House in Windhoek

You live in an international volunteer house. Here the volunteers have double rooms (separated by gender) available. The bathrooms are shared with the roommates on the floor and the communal kitchens with all residents of the house. There is also a small balcony and another outdoor area with a barbecue.

Some of the residents come from Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and many other countries - so here you have the unique opportunity to make many international contacts.

There are housekeeping staff to keep the bathrooms and floors clean. However, you are responsible for the cleanliness of your room and you also take care of tasks such as washing the dishes after breakfast. To wash your clothes, you can use the laundry service for N$80 (approx. 4,80 euros) per 3kg of laundry.

Food will be provided to you at the Volunteer House, which you can use to prepare your breakfast. These include oatmeal, porridge, toast and peanut butter, as well as coffee, tea and milk. You can easily buy more in the surrounding area. There is a gas station, shops, restaurants and bars where you can shop. It takes about five to ten minutes to get there by taxi. You can also use the taxi to drive to your location. Depending on your project, it will take you about 20 to 25 minutes to get there.

There are also plans for joint activities: every two weeks, the team and volunteers go out to eat together or meet up for a sundowner.

Location

Windhoek

Owe Uya Po! - Welcome to Namibia!

Namibia is the northern neighboring country of South Africa and only very sparsely populated. For this reason, you have the chance to discover breathtaking natural landscapes and a fascinating world of flora and fauna. Our main location in Namibia is the state capital Windhoek. 

The lively and varied city is located in the middle of Namibia's interior. About 460.000 people live here. In Windhoek you will find neo-baroque buildings, modern skyscrapers, colorful markets, green parks and densely populated townships right next to each other. Outside, various deserts impress with their unique atmospheres. Of course, the multicultural city also has a lot to offer in culinary terms: from traditional African to Asian to Mediterranean and more.

Urban lifestyle, deserts and breathtaking sunsets - these are just some of the things that await you in Windhoek. So let's go!

Your free time in Windhoek

Windhoek offers a variety of leisure activities for every taste. One of the most famous sights is the Christ Church, which was built in 1910 and is an example of German colonial architecture. You can also get an insight into the exciting history and culture of Namibia in the Namibia National Museum, for example, which has a fascinating collection of artefacts and exhibits. 

You can also spend your free time in the Daan Viljoen National Park, which is only a few kilometers from the city of Windhoek. There you can go hiking or camping, but also game viewing and even horseback riding is possible. 

The dunes of Sossusvlei, a salt-clay pan near Windhoek, are also perfect for outdoor activities. These dunes are among the highest in the world and offer breathtaking views of the Namib Desert. If you are a sports enthusiast, you can even try quad biking, sandboarding or camel riding there.  

Also, don't miss the local markets in Windhoek. The Katutura Township Market is known for its unique handicrafts and local specialties. This is also a great place to chat with locals and learn more about the country and how people live. 

On-site procedure

Arrival in Windhoek

Arrival in Windhoek

After landing in Windhoek, a taxi driver will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you and take you to your accommodation. The drive to your accommodation takes about 45 minutes. Rest a bit and admire the grandiose landscape that passes you by!

Orientation in Windhoek

Orientation program in Windhoek

On the first two days on site you have time to get used to your new home and your surroundings. You get to know your roommates - students and volunteers from all over the world! You can settle into your room and explore the area. To make it easier for you to settle in, the team will bring you closer to Namibia and everyday life on site during the approximately three-hour orientation program. Our team will introduce you to the use of public transport/ taxis and explain how to withdraw money or go shopping. You will also go to one of the many cafés in Windhoek together. You will find out what customs and customs there are and how the people here organize their everyday life.

Volunteering in Windhoek

Your first day in the project

You can start your project work the day after the orientation program. Together with a team member, you drive to your assignment site, get to know your contact persons and become familiar with the area. Depending on how much previous knowledge you have and depending on the assessment and needs of the local specialists, you will be introduced to the work or given your own tasks straight away.

Pricing

  • base fee
    € 1.390, -
    4 weeks of participation
  • extension week
    € 160, - / week
    up to 48 weeks

included
Services

Before departure

  • Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
  • Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
  • Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
  • Non-binding flight advice
  • Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
  • RGV t-shirt

On site

  • Orientation program with the team on site
  • Support and guidance from the on-site team
  • RGV 24h emergency number
  • Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities
  • Airport transfer on the agreed arrival and departure days
  • Accommodation in Volunteer House
  • Meals: Basic foods for breakfast are provided

After return

  • Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
  • Reflection course on your experiences abroad
  • Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion
useful additional services

not included
Services

  • Round trip
  • Private expenses on site
  • Excursions with microlight flights
  • Travel and cancellation insurance
  • Visa and Vaccinations
  • All nights outside your agreed accommodation
  • Public transport and extra transfers
  • Daily drive to the project
  • Drinks

Individual Recommended additional offers
& must-haves

Picture must-haves

Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?

With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.

Flight booking icon
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Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Flight offers with maximum flexibility

Would you like to receive a cheap flight offer for your stay abroad that is perfectly tailored to you? After you have successfully registered, you can have a non-binding offer created.

The excellent rates for volunteers, students and young people are a great advantage. Arrival times and flight time changes can also be sent directly to RGV upon request, so that our RGV teams in the destination countries are always informed about your arrival times.

These special tariffs give you special added value:

  • maximum flexibility for rebookings and cancellations
  • generous baggage allowance
  • Additional discounts on one-way flights: The new volunteer tariffs include attractive discounts to reduce your financial burden on one-way flights (e.g. for stopovers, project or country combinations).
Insurance icon
" Insurance
Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
The 4 in 1 insurance cover for volunteers and internships abroad

You can easily book the long-term travel protection of ERGO Reiseversicherung after you have registered. You will receive the links to this automatically after a successful registration.

The following building blocks are included:

  • Health Insurance
  • Comfort protection: accident, liability and interruption insurance
  • Travel insurance

Windhoek Team
site

Our team leader awaits you in Windhoek Stefanie. She comes from Germany and studied social pedagogy and social work as well as international action skills in Regensburg. Stefanie is supported by a team. They are your contacts on site, will be there to support you during your stay and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have. Welcome to the "Smile of Africa"!

Portrait team in Windhoek, Namibia

RGV FAQ
to the project

What are the project fees used for?

Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.

Which visa do I need for Namibia?

For Namibia you can apply for a free tourist visa upon entry at the airport. This is valid for 90 days.

What language skills do I need for the project?

In order to be able to communicate well with the team on site, you should definitely have good English skills.

What vaccinations/ health precautions do I need for Ghana?

Proof of yellow fever and current Covid vaccination is required to enter Ghana.

You can get general information about recommended health care and vaccinations online Center for Travel Medicine as well as on the side of Foreign Office.

What are the requirements for the project?

  • Professional knowledge
  • Good English knowledge
  • Teamwork
  • willingness to learn

What do I have to consider as an LGBTQ person?

Please be aware that homosexual acts are considered undesirable in many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and are even punishable by law in some places. In general, people who are identified as queer are often exposed to hostility.

For example, get information from Foreign Office about the exact regulations in your destination country.

General FAQ about internships abroad

Ready to get involved as a volunteer in Namibia? Start your adventure abroad with Rainbow Garden Village!

Rainbow Garden Village has been offering volunteer work and internships abroad since 1999. What started as a small student initiative in Ghana has now grown into an organization with over 250 projects around the world.

You can be sure that your work as a volunteer will be an unforgettable experience. Bring your commitment and your knowledge to do good locally - and at the same time benefit from the unique experiences that will promote your personal development.

Become part of our RGV community!
We look forward to you.

RGV Your way
to the volunteer

1
Choose your volunteer project and register online.

2
We will review your application and confirm your participation.

3
Prepare for your assignment online or in our preparatory seminar in Munich.

4
Here we go! During your volunteer work, we will support you at any time with our on-site team.

Gallery Impressions &
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