Employee Engagement Marketing

Signa Opportunity; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive marketing firm in Durban seeks an Engagement Marketing Intern to support various employee engagement initiatives. This position is ideal for South African youth aged 18-34 with a degree in Marketing or Communications. Responsibilities include coordinating events, assisting in communication campaigns, and providing creative support in marketing projects. This role offers hands-on experience in HR, Marketing, and Communications.

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning employee engagement events.
• Support internal communication campaigns.
• Help collect and analyze employee feedback.
• Assist with onboarding and wellness initiatives.
• Provide creative input for marketing materials.
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain the HR Events Calendar.
• Prepare monthly reports on project outcomes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing or Communications

Job description

Purpose of the Role

This Engagement Marketing internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in employee engagement, people experience, and internal communications marketing. The Intern will support the execution of employee engagement initiatives, communication campaigns, and people-focused projects, while building exposure across HR, Marketing, and Communications functions. The program is structured to give all-round exposure to the key pillars of employee engagement and people experience, preparing the intern for a future career in HR, Communications, or Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing employee engagement events (e.g., Town Halls, Wellness Days, Coffee Connect, Women’s Day, Heritage Day, etc.).
• Support the design and rollout of internal communications campaigns, using digital channels, newsletters, and visual content to engage employees.
• Help collect and analyze employee feedback from surveys and pulse checks to provide insights for engagement improvements.
• Work alongside HR to support the onboarding experience, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Provide creative input and assist with employee engagement marketing materials (e.g., posters, videos, newsletters, intranet content).
• Assist with sourcing and procuring promotional items for staff and the distribution thereof.
• Work closely with the Purchasing Department to engage with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support events and projects.
• Assist with maintaining the HR Events Calendar and tracking engagement outcomes.
• Shadow and support HR and Marketing specialists to understand strategic employee engagement planning.
• Prepare and present monthly reports on assigned projects, learnings, and impact on the HR team.

Requirements

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme.
• A completed Bachelor’s degree or diploma in one of the following fields:
• Marketing
• Communications
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Note: Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.