Marketing Intern

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Upington opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking a Marketing Intern to gain practical experience across digital marketing, including social media management, content creation support, and campaign assistance. This hands-on role is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to launch their marketing careers in a supportive, dynamic team.

You will work with the marketing team on daily tasks, learn practical skills, and participate in brainstorming sessions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong interest in digital marketing and a willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and scheduling social media content across various platforms.
• Support the creation of marketing materials, including graphics, presentations, and basic written content.
• Help track and compile data for marketing campaign performance reports.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis as directed by the marketing team.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing department, including organizing files and coordinating meetings.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas for marketing initiatives.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Campaign analysis

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Marketing/Communications/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and eager Marketing Intern to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across various facets of digital marketing, including social media management, content creation support, and campaign assistance. You will work closely with the marketing team, contributing to daily tasks and learning practical marketing skills. This role is perfect for a student or recent graduate looking to kick‑start their career in marketing and gain real‑world exposure in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and scheduling social media content across various platforms.


• Support the creation of marketing materials, including graphics, presentations, and basic written content.


• Help track and compile data for marketing campaign performance reports.


• Conduct market research and competitor analysis as directed by the marketing team.


• Provide administrative support to the marketing department, including organizing files and coordinating meetings.


• Participate in team brainstorming sessions and contribute fresh ideas for marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.


• Strong interest in digital marketing and a willingness to learn.


• Basic understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing concepts.


• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Stipend or hourly wage commensurate with an internship role.


• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.


• Opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional marketing setting in Upington .


• Exposure to diverse marketing projects and team collaboration.


• Flexible hybrid work arrangement to accommodate study schedules and personal needs.