ABOUT THE ROLE
About Us
Dubois Holdings is a holding company and family office operating across venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurship.
We back ambitious founders and businesses with capital, strategic support, and access to an international network of investors, founders, and operators.
Our portfolio spans multiple industries and markets, giving our team exposure to different businesses, opportunities, and stages of growth.
The Internship
We’re looking for a small number of high-potential final-year university students graduating in 2026 to join Dubois Holdings for our 2026 Year-End Internship.
The internship is designed for ambitious graduates looking to get hands-on experience before starting their careers, with exposure to venture capital, private equity, startups, and business building.
You won’t be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll work alongside our team on real projects across Dubois Holdings and our portfolio companies, with exposure to business development, investment research, operations, strategy, and company building.
The work will vary depending on what the team is working on. We’re looking for people who are comfortable getting involved wherever needed, from research and analysis to business development, operations, and general administrative support.
This is best suited to someone ambitious, curious, commercially minded, and looking to get meaningful experience before starting their career.
Day-to-day, you might be:
Researching companies, industries, markets, investors, and opportunities
Supporting investment and market research
Building prospect, investor, and company lists
Supporting business development and outreach
Helping manage CRM data and follow-ups
Preparing research and briefing notes ahead of meetings
Supporting projects across our portfolio companies
Helping with internal operations and coordination
Using AI and technology to research, analyse, and execute work more efficiently
Supporting general administrative tasks where required
Jumping into new projects as priorities evolve
Who You Are
In your final year of university and graduating in 2026
Ambitious and serious about building your career
Interested in venture capital, private equity, startups, entrepreneurship, or business
Commercially minded and naturally curious
Highly organised and detail-oriented
A strong written and verbal communicator
Comfortable working independently and figuring things out
Confident using technology and AI tools
Able to move quickly without sacrificing quality
Open to feedback and eager to learn
Previous experience in venture capital, private equity, startups, or finance is not required. We care more about your ability, attitude, and willingness to learn.
Your Attitude & Mindset
Ambitious and driven
Curious and eager to learn
High standards for yourself and your work
Confident without ego
Resourceful and willing to figure things out
Comfortable taking ownership
Happy to get involved in both interesting and unglamorous work
Positive and dependable under pressure
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
Excited by fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments
This Internship Might Not Be for You If…
You’re looking for an internship where you mostly shadow other people
You need step-by-step instructions for every task
You only want exposure to one specific area
You dislike research, admin, or detail-heavy work
You want a highly structured corporate environment
You’re uncomfortable with priorities changing quickly
Why Join Us?
Get hands-on experience working on real projects
Work directly with founders, investors, and operators
Gain exposure to venture capital and private equity
Learn how startups and growing businesses operate from the inside
Work across different companies, industries, and markets
Build practical commercial, analytical, and operational skills
Gain meaningful experience before starting your career
Work in South Africa with exposure to an international network
Minimum Requirements
Currently completing your final year of university, graduating in 2026
Strong academic track record
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised and detail-oriented
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
Strong interest in venture capital, private equity, startups, or entrepreneurship
Available to work from Cape Town on a hybrid basis during the internship period
Role Overview
Dubois Holdings
2026 Year-End Internship
Cape Town / Johannesburg, South Africa / Hybrid
October/November – December 2026