Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Marketing Internship in South Africa.

A Marketing internship in South Africa is customized to suit you, and can include development of sales strategies, brand management, online content, social media marketing, market analytics, research and more. Come ready to be dedicated, proactive, and creative!

Internship placements are spread throughout Cape Town’s main city center and surrounding suburbs. Accommodation is based in the Observatory district (known affectionately as “Obs”). The area is best known as a student neighborhood (most of the students in the area attend the University of Cape Town) and there is great access to cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets that are within walking distance of the accommodation. Interns are accommodated in guest houses or at a hostel, all of which are close together, making it easy to connect with others and share social time.

Eligibility requirement

At least one year of relevant college/university study in marketing, communications, business management or a related field. Knowledge of social media marketing and digital communications is also required, along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Suitable for recent graduates (within 24 months of course completion).

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
As a Marketing intern in Cape Town, you’re able to build your skills in a wide range of areas. With a large number of placements available in marketing agencies, NGOs and private companies, your internship role is customized to suit your skills and interests, as well as your study background and the length of your internship.

Many internships within this field focus on media monitoring, research and editorial work. Due to the broad scope of this internship field, a customized approach is taken toward matching each intern to their best placement opportunity. Responsibilities will vary depending on the specific business placement, but a typical list of general activities may include:

• Collaborating on sales strategies and brand management
• Reviewing business analytics to gain enhanced insight into marketing challenges and opportunities
• Providing customer support to clients
• Editing and proofreading activities, for website and/or print copy
• Conducting research duties for market analysis
• Monitoring news outlets and preparing daily updates for staff
• Drafting press releases and other communications documents
• Maintaining internal marketing databases
• Assisting with multimedia production, including video tapings and photo shoots
• Contributing to digital marketing media planning and advertisements

Interns on this Marketing internship in South Africa are encouraged to come with a solid familiarity of social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest. Previous experience or education in business, marketing or social sciences is desirable but not a requirement for this dynamic internship. More important is a high attention to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to collaborate both independently and within a team. Interns must be prepared to abide by time-sensitive schedules in order to meet marketing project deadlines.
Intern Abroad HQ's South Africa programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.