SALA Luxury Fellowship Internship Program

The Southern Africa Luxury Association is seeking to appoint an intern with an interest in the luxury market in South Africa.

This internship will start in January 2012 and will last for 6 months. It is designed to help to assist a University graduate grow professionally and to develop their work experience along with their knowledge of the luxury market in South Africa. The internship consists of a 5 month training period at SALA followed by 1 month working with a luxury brand.

During your internship at SALA you will expand your knowledge of the South African luxury market. Through your work with, and exposure to, a broad range of luxury brands you will gain an understanding of the dimensions of the luxury market. SALA produces an annual piece of research about the luxury market and you will be involved in both the first hand and online research, as well as being involved in writing and editing the final piece. Throughout the year we hold a series of high-end events that are both b to b and b to c. You will be closely involved in structuring and managing these high-quality, luxury events.

You will be a university graduate (no technicon or event management school applicants need apply). You will have strong writing skills and be fully computer literate. Advantageous previous work experience may include: PR, sales, marketing, event management and website maintenance. At heart you will be a research analyst able to collect and synthesize data. You will know how to conduct yourself in a professional environment and how to communicate appropriately by email and on the phone.

We are looking an intern who is intellectually curious, adept at time management and with a proactive approach. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the prospect of working with a growing association, will enjoy variety of tasks, traveling and learning about the luxury market in South Africa. All applicants should have completed an undergraduate degree.

This internship is unpaid, however there will be a monthly allowance of R3,000 as a contribution towards daily expenses.

If you would like to apply for this program please send your CV, a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the internship and a short essay "Describe the difficulties which may be encountered by luxury brands in South Africa." Please apply by Monday 19 December - interviews will be held the same week.

Emily Blott
PR and Events Manager
SALA
0214398785
membership@sa-la.org

ABOUT US:

The Southern Africa Luxury Association (SALA) is a section 21 non profit that exists to help establish a solid foundation for the luxury and premium lifestyle industries in South Africa and its neighbouring states. Our objective is to support the growth of established luxury brands and to develop the product quality and brand awareness of nascent local enterprises. Alongside SALA’s key events, we also run an accelerator program helping artisans and niche luxury brands to improve their marketing and presence in the market.