Intern - Marketing and Communications M/F

Job title: Intern - Marketing and Communications M/F

About the Role The intern will support CFAO SA's Marketing and Communications department by assisting with internal and cross-functional projects, coordinating communications, creating engaging content, and providing administrative support across campaigns and events for a 12-month period.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate monthly content for internal publishing on various platforms and analyse feedback to measure impact and identify improvements.
• Use CFAO's mascot Lifty in internal communications to drive engagement and entrenchment; create and drive internal campaigns; produce multimedia content (videos, graphics) for internal platforms.
• Support CFAO SA's engagement strategy, update the Champions list, and act as a Champion for national actions; post content on Teams and WhatsApp Groups.
• Manage CFAO Community: post weekly approved articles and drive staff interaction; lead projects on CFAO Community.
• Coordinate procurement of corporate gifts, promote the CFAO SA online store, and maintain monthly stock control for audit purposes; assist with stock for marketing handouts.
• Assist with events: admin tasks, RSVPs, follow-ups, name tags, gift wrapping, and basic collateral; support smooth execution of campaigns.
• Maintain and upload marketing collateral to SharePoint; inform staff of updated collateral; update photo library after events/projects.
• Administer supplier onboarding documents; obtain Brand Coordinator approval, maintain organised supplier records, and coordinate annual BBBEE certification.
• Maintain up-to-date worksheets on Teams, save work on Marketing server, coordinate SOP/SLA for events and promotions, and ensure photos are stored on SharePoint.
• Demonstrate cooperation, initiative, integrity, and strong work ethic; capable of working overtime and physically able to perform tasks as required by the role.

What We're Looking For

• A tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing or PR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and overall computer literacy.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and collaboration skills; excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan ahead, and build constructive relationships within a team.
• High energy, good health, and the ability to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; ability to stand or sit for long periods; willingness to work overtime as requested.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SharePoint and managing marketing collateral; familiarity with supplier documentation and compliance tasks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range and benefits not disclosed.