🏢 Company: Nestlé South Africa

📍 Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa

📅 Closing Date: 3 December 2025

💼 Internship Duration: 12 months

🎓 Study Field: Communication / Public Affairs

🔎 Internship Overview

Nestlé, the world’s leading food and beverage company, invites energetic and ambitious students to join its East and South African Region team for a 12-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) internship. This programme provides practical exposure, career development, and a pathway to gain industry-relevant experience in corporate communication and public affairs.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Support the corporate communication team in daily operations and projects.

• Assist with internal and external communication initiatives, including campaigns and events.

• Contribute to public affairs activities, stakeholder engagement, and media monitoring.

• Draft, review, and format communication materials including presentations, newsletters, and reports.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for ongoing projects.

• Complete assigned logbook tasks as required by your tertiary institution for assessment.

🎓 Requirements / Eligibility

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or National Diploma in Communication.

• Motivated, energetic, and eager to learn in a fast-paced corporate environment.

• Must provide:

  • Motivational letter

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)

  • Certified academic record

  • Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate

  • Certified copy of identity document

  • Letter from tertiary institution confirming workplace exposure requirement

  • Logbook or evaluation format required by the institution

💡 Key Competencies & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to tasks and challenges

• Professionalism, adaptability, and eagerness to learn

📌 Application / Internship Tips

1. Tailor Your Application: Ensure your motivational letter explains why you want to work in corporate communication and public affairs.

2. Highlight Relevant Coursework: Include projects, presentations, or coursework related to communication, media, or public affairs.

3. Showcase Soft Skills: Emphasise teamwork, adaptability, attention to detail, and time management.

4. Prepare Required Documents: Submit all certified documents and tertiary institution letters as per the guidelines.

5. Professional CV Layout: Keep it concise, clean, and focused on your education, projects, and any relevant work experience or volunteering.

6. Follow Submission Instructions Carefully: Applications missing any required documents may not be considered.

🎯 Why This Internship Matters

• Gain hands-on experience in corporate communication and public affairs with a global company.

• Build professional networks and enhance employability.

• Apply academic knowledge in a real-world corporate environment.

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role or gain strong industry exposure.