Gain real-world industry experience at a growing South African EdTech platform. We are looking for motivated students ready to apply their skills and make a genuine impact.
About the Internship
QueryCrest is a South African EdTech platform helping students navigate university applications, bursaries, and student life. Our internship programme gives students hands-on, industry-standard experience on a product used by thousands of real students across the country.
You will not be doing coffee runs or sitting in orientation sessions. From day one you will work on real features, real content, and real challenges — with direct mentorship from our core team.
This is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) internship placement. Applicants must be registered for WIL through their institution to be eligible.
Open Internship Roles
We are accepting internship students across the following disciplines. All roles are remote-first and run for the full duration of your WIL placement period as required by your institution.
Full-Stack Web Developer
Build and maintain full-stack features on the QueryCrest platform using modern web technologies and Supabase.
HTML/CSS/JSSupabaseAPIsFull-time
UI / UX Designer
Design and prototype new features in Figma, improve user flows, and produce polished design assets.
FigmaUI DesignPrototyping
Content Writer
Write SEO-optimised articles about university applications, bursaries, and student life for South African students.
WritingSEOResearch
Social Media Manager
Grow QueryCrest's TikTok, Instagram and Facebook presence targeting matric and first-year South African students.
TikTokInstagramContent
Junior Business Analyst
Analyse platform data, document requirements, map user journeys, and produce insights that guide product decisions.
Data AnalysisRequirementsReporting
IT Support Technician
Assist with platform support queries, troubleshoot technical issues, and help maintain internal systems and tools.
Technical SupportTroubleshooting
Education Consultant
Guide students through university application processes. Knowledge of South African higher education required.
AdvisingSA Education
Digital Marketing Intern
Plan and execute digital campaigns, manage email newsletters, run paid ads, and grow organic reach across channels.
Email MarketingPaid AdsAnalytics
What to Expect
We are a lean, mission-driven team that genuinely cares about the students we serve. You will have real ownership over your work and direct exposure to how a tech product is built and grown.
Work on a live product used by thousands of South African students
Remote-first — work from anywhere in South Africa
Direct mentorship and regular feedback from the core team
Flexible working hours that fit around your academic schedule
Industry experience that directly supports your WIL academic requirements
Reference letter and full internship documentation upon completion
No corporate bureaucracy. No endless meetings. Just meaningful work with a supportive, small team.
Apply for the Internship
Complete all four steps to submit your application.
You must be enrolled in a WIL programme through your institution to be eligible. Uploading a WIL letter in Step 4 will strengthen your application.
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Questions?
If you have any questions about the internship programme, eligibility, or the application process, feel free to reach out directly.
