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Ford Motor Company Silverton, Pretoria 5 months ago
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Job Details

🎓 Job Title: Communications – Young Professional Programme
🏢 Company: Ford Motor Company
📍 Location: Silverton, Pretoria
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time Graduate Programme
🆔 Job ID: 58807

Company Overview

Ford Motor Company is a leading global automotive brand with a strong presence in South Africa. The company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and excellence in manufacturing and mobility solutions.

Ford South Africa invests in graduate programmes to develop future leaders across various disciplines, providing structured mentorship, hands-on experience, and career growth opportunities.

Job Overview

The Communications Young Professional Programme is designed for recent graduates seeking practical experience in corporate communications within a global automotive environment.

Participants will develop skills in internal and external communications, media engagement, stakeholder management, and professional business writing. The programme aims to transition graduates from academic learning to real-world communications practice in a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in communications projects and initiatives across the company

  • Support internal and external communication strategies

  • Contribute to content creation, newsletters, and corporate updates

  • Assist with social media engagement and online communications

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver communications solutions

  • Demonstrate innovation, adaptability, and goal orientation

  • Apply professional standards in all communications and interactions

Qualifications

🎓 Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (BA Communications)

  • Minimum overall academic average of 65%

💼 Experience

  • No prior work experience required (Graduate Programme)

  • Applicants must have completed their degree

🛠 Skills

  • Innovative and self-motivated

  • Adaptable and goal-oriented

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Commitment to excellence and professional conduct

📌 Additional Requirements

  • Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old

  • Incomplete qualifications will not be considered

  • All required documents must be submitted in one consolidated PDF

Required Documents:

  • Detailed CV

  • Copy of ID Document

  • Copy of Matric Certificate

  • University Academic Transcripts

  • Qualification Certificate(s)

Internship Tips for Communications Graduates

  • Ensure your final academic average is clearly stated (65% or higher)

  • Combine all required documents into one PDF for submission

  • Highlight projects, internships, or experience in communications or media

  • Emphasize teamwork, leadership, and creativity in your CV

  • Keep your CV concise, professional, and well-formatted

  • Submit your application before the closing date to be considered

Benefits of Joining Ford Motor Company

  • Hands-on experience in corporate communications

  • Exposure to a global automotive company and professional environment

  • Structured mentorship and development programme

  • Career growth and networking opportunities

  • Opportunity to apply academic knowledge in real-world scenarios

  • Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Company Policy

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and merit-based recruitment.

Applications will only be considered if all required documents are submitted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The company adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards in all communications and operations. Applicants must meet age and qualification requirements to be eligible for the programme.