Marketing Intern

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from marketing pros

Stipend

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Marketing Intern to support campaigns across digital and traditional channels, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced tech startup environment.

You will work with the marketing team on market research, content creation, social media management, and campaign analysis while receiving mentorship and exposure to the local startup ecosystem in Stellenbosch.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in marketing and brand building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and an eye for detail.
• Proficiency in social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, blog posts, and email newsletters.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Support the management of social media channels, including scheduling posts and engaging with the community.
• Help organize and coordinate marketing events and campaigns.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on marketing campaign performance.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on various creative projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing department.

Skills

Marketing passion

Excellent communication

Social media know-how

Creative mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing or completed Marketing/Communications/Business degree

Tools

Canva

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and innovative tech startup based in the vibrant academic and business hub of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is offering a Marketing Intern position. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and creative individual looking to gain practical experience in a fast-paced marketing environment. You will work closely with our marketing team, supporting the execution of various campaigns across digital and traditional channels. This internship will provide exposure to market research, content creation, social media management, and campaign analysis. We are dedicated to providing a valuable learning experience, offering mentorship, and allowing interns to contribute meaningfully to our marketing initiatives. If you are a passionate self-starter with a desire to learn about marketing strategies and execution within the tech sector, this internship in Stellenbosch is the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, blog posts, and email newsletters.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Support the management of social media channels, including scheduling posts and engaging with the community.
• Help organize and coordinate marketing events and campaigns.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on marketing campaign performance.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on various creative projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing department.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• A strong interest in marketing and brand building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and an eye for detail.
• Proficiency in social media platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Based in or able to commute to Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a real-world marketing setting.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
• Exposure to the exciting tech startup ecosystem in Stellenbosch.
• A stipend/salary to support your internship period.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful marketing campaigns.
• Networking opportunities within the industry.