Marketing Intern: (12 Months Contract)

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Purpose

Provide marketing, stakeholder engagement, event coordination and administrative support across the Group Social Investments portfolio, contributing to initiatives that create meaningful and sustainable impact in communities.

The Opportunity

This 12-month fixed-term internship offers exposure to purpose-led programmes that make a tangible difference. You will contribute to marketing campaigns, stakeholder engagement initiatives, events, reporting and governance activities while developing valuable professional skills and gaining insight into the broader corporate social investment landscape.

Learning Opportunities

• Integrated marketing and campaign coordination
• Stakeholder relationship management and executive engagement
• Corporate social investment and sustainability initiatives
• Event planning and delivery
• Reporting, governance and programme administration
• Cross-functional collaboration within a leading financial services organisation

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means delivering high-quality support across campaigns, events and stakeholder initiatives, maintaining accurate records and reporting, and demonstrating professionalism, initiative and a commitment to making a positive contribution.

What you will do:

Campaign and social media support:

• Assist with social media scheduling, monitoring and reporting, and help track campaign activity.

Event coordination:

• Support event planning, logistics, and the practical details required for effective delivery.

Stakeholder engagement:

• Maintain stakeholder databases, coordinate meetings, and support clear, professional engagement.

Marketing content and collateral:

• Coordinate marketing materials and provide practical content support.

Procurement and administration:

• Support procurement, invoicing, meeting administration and day-to-day operational requirements.

Tracking and reporting:

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to campaign and portfolio reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, Event Management or a related field.
• Any previous work, volunteer, leadership or community involvement experience will be advantageous. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate initiative, accountability, customer or stakeholder engagement, teamwork and a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, teamwork and a willingness to learn.
• An interest in marketing, stakeholder engagement and social impact programmes.

Skills and competencies

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and social media management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, planning and coordination abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and accountability in everything they do.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive, reliable and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptable, resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 

Skills

Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Current State Assessment, Customer Service, Customer Service Delivery, Customer Service Operations, Data Compilation, Data Modeling, Developing Creative Solutions, Evaluating Information, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Service to Sales, Solution Analysis

Education

Diploma (Dip) (Required)

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The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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