Marketing Intern - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; Presencial; ZAR 56.000 - 89.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stipend

Mentorship

Portfolio development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is helping a Soweto-based non-profit launch a Marketing Intern position focused on youth empowerment. The role provides hands-on experience across marketing disciplines, including content creation, social media management, events support, and market research.

Ideal candidates are students or recent graduates pursuing marketing or communications, with strong written/verbal skills and a passion for community development. Basis for mentorship and practical portfolio-building is offered.

Formación

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in marketing and social impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in creation and distribution of marketing materials and social media content.
• Support planning and execution of marketing events and community outreach.
• Manage social media presence by scheduling posts and engaging followers.
• Conduct basic market research and competitor analysis.
• Assist with website updates and content management.
• Track basic marketing metrics such as engagement and website traffic.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team.

Conocimientos

Social media management

Content creation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Marketing/Communications degree or diploma

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a community-focused non-profit organization dedicated to youth empowerment in Soweto, Gauteng , is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Marketing Intern to join their team. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for an individual passionate about marketing and social impact to gain practical experience in a supportive environment. The intern will assist the marketing team with a variety of tasks, contributing to the organization's outreach efforts, event promotion, and communication strategies within the Soweto community and beyond. This is an excellent entry-level position for someone eager to learn and contribute to meaningful initiatives, providing hands-on experience across different marketing disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and distribution of marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, and social media content.
• Support the planning and execution of marketing events and community outreach programs.
• Help manage the organization's social media presence by scheduling posts and engaging with followers.
• Conduct basic market research and competitor analysis to support marketing strategy development.
• Assist with website updates and content management.
• Help track and report on basic marketing metrics, such as social media engagement and website traffic.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team as needed, including data entry and filing.
• Collaborate with team members on various marketing projects and initiatives.
• Learn and apply marketing best practices under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in marketing and social impact.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing channels.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take initiative.
• A passion for community development and empowering youth.
• Must be able to commit to the internship duration and be based in or able to travel to Soweto.

Benefits

• This internship provides a stipend to cover basic expenses and offers invaluable hands-on experience in marketing within the non-profit sector.
• Interns will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals.
• The opportunity to contribute to a socially impactful organization in the heart of Soweto is a unique benefit.
• Gain practical skills in content creation, social media management, event support, and basic market research.
• This role is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to build their professional portfolio and network within the community and non-profit space.