Marketing & Communications Internship – Apply Now!

Job Details

📌 Job Title: Intern: Marketing and Communications
🏢 Organisation: Services SETA
📍 Location: JHB North, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 29 December 2025
🆔 Reference Number: SS-125
📄 Job Type: Contract Internship
⏳ Duration: 1–2 Years
💰 Salary: R7,000 per month

Company Overview

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) plays a critical role in advancing skills development within South Africa’s services sector. Through its structured internship programmes, Services SETA provides graduates with meaningful workplace exposure while strengthening communication, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness initiatives.

The organisation operates within a regulated public-sector environment and values innovation, accountability, and professional communication.

Internship Overview

The Marketing and Communications Internship provides hands-on exposure to public-sector marketing, digital communication, branding, and stakeholder engagement. The intern will support content creation, media coordination, digital platforms, and event communication while gaining practical experience in an organisational communications environment.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates pursuing careers in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Digital Media.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of the organisation’s marketing and communications strategy

• Contribute innovative ideas for engaging content across multiple platforms

• Support the management of content across social media platforms and websites

• Assist with drafting media announcements and press releases

• Write, edit, and proofread communication materials

• Create and curate content for social media, newsletters, and the organisation’s website

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding

• Coordinate and draft stories for internal and external publications

• Maintain and update stakeholder contact databases and media lists

• Assist with coordinating events, workshops, and promotional activities

• Support stakeholder communication messaging

• Perform administrative duties within the marketing and communications department

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification (minimum NQF Level 4)

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6) in:

  • Marketing

  • Public Relations

  • Communications

  • Journalism

  • Graphic Design

  • Or a related field

Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Creativity and attention to detail

• Basic understanding of social media platforms and digital content

• Ability to work with branding and messaging guidelines

• Organisational and time-management skills

• Computer literacy and familiarity with content tools

• Ability to collaborate across teams

• Professionalism and accountability

Internship Application Tips

• Highlight any marketing, communications, or media-related coursework or projects

• Include examples of content writing, social media management, or design work

• Demonstrate creativity and an understanding of digital communication trends

• Tailor your CV to show strong writing, editing, and organisational skills

• If available, include a portfolio or links to published or digital work

• Keep your CV structured, concise, and professionally formatted

Policy

Services SETA is committed to ethical recruitment practices, fairness, and equal opportunity employment in line with applicable legislation and organisational policies.