347 Communications Intern jobs in South Africa

Durban based position with national company!

Be responsible for the highest calibre of messaging via the most efficient and effective communication channels

Ensure the corporate identity, brand values and brand language are enhanced in all media and publicity opportunities

Assist the Marketing Manager in compiling the communications strategy, then manage the PR and design elements to ensure that the implementation of the strategy is successful

Demonstrate excellent skills in analytical problem solving, critical thinking and decision making

Develop media plans, report on ROI, track KPAs in media & PR, conduct competitor analyses, evaluate the companys media mix of ATL/BTL & make recommendations

Work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards consistently and accurately.

Essential pre-requisites:

Matric

Bachelors degree or equivalent in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.

Proven experience in a communications role, preferably in a managerial capacity.

Experience with media relations, content creation, and crisis management.

In-depth knowledge of brand management, sound business communication and budget management skills.

Proficiency in MS Office.

Direct Reporting Line:

Head of Communications

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, has a vacancy for a Communications Specialists.

N.B This position may be based at either Cape Town National Office or Nelson Mandela Bay Campus (Gqeberha).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Management & Implementation

• Contribute to the development and execution of integrated campus communication strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Support marketing and communication campaigns that drive student recruitment, reputation enhancement, reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in the creation of communication calendars and messaging frameworks

Content Development & Management

• Write and edit content for various channels to be used on the website, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Curate and publish engaging student and staff stories that reinforce the university's brand and values in collaboration with campus and national stakeholders.
• Collaborate with faculties, departments, the Office of the Registrar and student experience for content input.
• Write and disseminate press releases, caption stories and opinion pieces, etc. to the media.

Media Relations & Publicity

• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts
• Draft and distribute media releases, coordinate interviews, and prepare media kits.
• Track and report on media coverage and press engagement.
• Monitor engagement and moderate responses in line with university policy.

Internal Communications

• Support leadership messaging, change management communication, and campus-wide initiatives of a PR nature.

Event & Communication Support

• Draft post-event media coverage by assisting the Head of Communications for National events.
• Work closely with campus teams to ensure the correct information is received to draft written content for events such as Graduation, Open Days, etc.

Brand & Reputation Management

• Provide editorial support and guidance to campus faculties or departments to maintain quality and consistency.
• Identify and mitigate reputational risks through careful messaging and issue monitoring
• To assist Campus Heads and Senior Campus Heads to draft or edit general student communications of a PR nature or in response to events and crisis communications.

Skills required:

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to connect communication outputs to institutional goals
• Strong stakeholder relationship management
• Resilience under pressure, especially in crisis or high-visibility moments
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projectS.
• Sound judgement in sensitive or reputational issues

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.

Ideal :

• Experience in the higher education
• Knowledge of South African media landscape and education trends

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• 3 years Communications or PR experience
• 3 years Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• 2 years experience with managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance :

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Direct Reporting Line:

Head of Communications

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Durban National Office has vacancy for a Communications Specialists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Management & Implementation

• Contribute to the development and execution of integrated campus communication strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Support marketing and communication campaigns that drive student recruitment, reputation enhancement, reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in the creation of communication calendars and messaging frameworks

Content Development & Management

• Write and edit content for various channels to be used on the website, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Curate and publish engaging student and staff stories that reinforce the university's brand and values in collaboration with campus and national stakeholders.
• Collaborate with faculties, departments, the Office of the Registrar and student experience for content input.
• Write and disseminate press releases, caption stories and opinion pieces, etc. to the media.

Media Relations & Publicity

• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts
• Draft and distribute media releases, coordinate interviews, and prepare media kits.
• Track and report on media coverage and press engagement.
• Monitor engagement and moderate responses in line with university policy.

Internal Communications

• Support leadership messaging, change management communication, and campus-wide initiatives of a PR nature.

Event & Communication Support

• Draft post-event media coverage by assisting the Head of Communications for National events.
• Work closely with campus teams to ensure the correct information is received to draft written content for events such as Graduation, Open Days, etc.

Brand & Reputation Management

• Provide editorial support and guidance to campus faculties or departments to maintain quality and consistency.
• Identify and mitigate reputational risks through careful messaging and issue monitoring
• To assist Campus Heads and Senior Campus Heads to draft or edit general student communications of a PR nature or in response to events and crisis communications.

Skills required:

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to connect communication outputs to institutional goals
• Strong stakeholder relationship management
• Resilience under pressure, especially in crisis or high-visibility moments
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projectS.
• Sound judgement in sensitive or reputational issues

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.

Ideal :

• Experience in the higher education
• Knowledge of South African media landscape and education trends

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• 3 years Communications or PR experience
• 3 years Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• 2 years experience with managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance :

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

CorpsAfrica has steadily expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and the Gambia. Having successfully proven the power and effectiveness of the model, CorpsAfrica has begun to receive significant funding from large donors. As we reach a point of significant inflection leading to future expansion, we seek to add motivated, capable, and highly effective staff to our team.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

The Communications Officer is a full-time staff position with the primary responsibility of demonstrating and communicating CorpsAfrica's efforts related to project impact, fundraising, marketing, and other areas as needed. This person will have a significant opportunity to help build the organization's image brand and there is ample room for professional advancement.

Reports to: Country Director

1. External Communications

• Facilitate the development and implementation of communications strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, build support and have measurable impact with target audiences.
• Create compelling content that is optimized to reach target audiences across a range of platforms and channels.
• Draft and produce communications products, such as press releases, press statements, web stories, reports, and infographics.
• Utilize programmatic tools to build support, which include Volunteer logs/reports and Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Serve as focal point and promote CorpsAfrica/SA with media, donors, and government authorities with clear messaging and communication materials.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and discreet handling of sensitive information in compliance with the CorpsAfrica/SA data privacy, security requirements, and standards.
• Contribute to advising on public narratives to support decision-making and to steer the communications strategy.
• Provide insights and analysis based on the monitoring of traditional, social, and digital media, including on risks to information integrity such as trends in mis and disinformation.

2. Digital Communications

• Participate in the creation and management of compelling and relevant content for websites and social media channels, including live content, tailored for digital platforms to advance digital communications priorities and CorpsAfrica/SA work.
• Participate in the development of approaches to analyse, monitor, and report social media, web, and other digital content to measure results, inform content creation, and adjust ongoing initiatives.
• Develop strategic partnerships with social media influencers to elicit support for and maximize impact of digital campaigns, CorpsAfrica/SA brand visibility and promotion.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the organization's website, ensuring it remains up-to-date, user-friendly, and accessible.
• Provide training and support to team members and Volunteers on communications measurement, digital media analytics tools, techniques, and best practices.

3. Internal Communication Support

• Prepare communications plans for keeping staff informed and engaged in CorpsAfrica objectives and initiatives, including change management and business continuity processes.
• In-collaboration with Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer, help establish and maintain a consistent organization image through events and fundraising activities.
• Participate in organizing regular meetings and events, in cooperation with internal and Global Support Team, to keep staff informed and engaged with internal initiatives; moderate and present as required.

4. Outreach and Advocacy

• Contribute to the coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver joint outreach and advocacy activities to advance CorpsAfrica/SA priorities.

Added Responsibilities:

• Plan and design content for CorpsAfrica/SA official social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Generate and analyze reports (monthly/quarterly/half yearly) on web traffic and KPIs using Google Analytics, and other social media-focused analytics channels.
• Actively engage with online audiences through social media channels. Timely responses to messages and comments, monthly reports on levels of engagement.
• Develop multimedia communications materials, including blog posts and social media content.
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos and maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
• Develop and maintain contact information and materials with journalists and media outlets (print, TV, radio, web, photo etc.)
• Develop and archive communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources, etc.

• A bachelor's degree in communications and/or Marketing and at least three years of professional experience
• Skills in photography, videography design, copywriting
• Knowledge of design software i.e. CANVA, photoshop, illustrator etc.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• A passion and commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, impact evaluation, transparency, and accountability.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• A demonstrable understanding of South African laws and the government administrations on data management and integrity.
• Fluency in English and two other South African languages is required.
• A strong commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, impact evaluation, transparency, and accountability.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and an updated résumé. Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in South Africa and should not require employment sponsorship. Only complete applications will be considered. The deadline to apply is 28th September 2025.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.

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About the role

We're looking for a sharp, hands-on Communications Specialist to own PR, internal comms, and day-to-day social content flow for REMAX Southern Africa (located in Tokai, Cape Town). You'll plan the story, craft the message, coordinate the moving parts with our agency partners, and keep our network and the media informed—clearly, consistently, and on brand.

What you'll do

Public Relations

• Plan monthly PR content topics and calendars (with OFYT / agency partners).
• Write and distribute press releases & news statements.
• Respond to journalist queries (±1–2 per week) and arrange ad-hoc radio interviews.
• Support offices with press releases on request (±1 per month).
• Compile data, write, and distribute quarterly
  Housing Reports
  .
• Prepare
  Interest Rate Announcement
  resources (every second month).
• Maintain and grow media relationships; keep the media database updated and manage ad-hoc media gifting.
• Manage Newsclip subscription; produce monthly PR reports and update media monitoring sheets.

Blog & Thought Leadership

• Approve content briefs from content partners (2–3 per month).
• Edit/proofread and write blog posts (2–3 per month) and upload to the site.
• Review monthly blog performance reports and share insights with the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Internal Communications

• Prepare and send the
  Regional Update
  newsletter monthly.
• Assist with the
  Insider
  newsletter (proofreading, new-joiner footer, and editing).
• Edit and approve internal network emails, create comms plans, and recommend messaging & artwork.
• Brief in creative assets and approve final artwork.
• Manage intro emails for new offices and compile monthly comms reports.

Social Media

• Proofread all captions (guide the Marketing Intern who drafts monthly).
• Engage daily: respond to comments and DMs; escalate queries as needed.
• Share monthly social performance reports with the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Copywriting & Web

• Write and refine copy for internal resources (manuals, guides, artwork, etc.).
• Keep website copy current (e.g., achievements pages and key updates).

Ad-hoc (because life happens)

• Assist with REMAX hot-air balloon bookings (brand touchpoint).
• Contribute content ideas for social and other marketing resources.

What you'll bring

• 3–5+ years in Communications/PR/Content (in-house or agency).
• Strong writer and editor with a portfolio of press releases, blogs, and newsletters.
• Proven media relations experience and confident spokesperson coordination.
• Comfortable owning calendars, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of social platforms and community engagement.
• Data-curious: able to interpret monitoring reports and turn them into actions.
• Tools: Google Workspace/MS Office, media monitoring platforms (e.g., Newsclip), CMS basics.

Nice to have

• Real estate or financial services exposure.
• Experience working with creative/content agencies and briefing design.
• Basic CMS/website publishing and light image/content formatting skills.

What success looks like (KPIs)

• Timely, accurate delivery of all scheduled PR, newsletters, and blog posts.
• Growth in positive media coverage and quality of placements.
• Clear, consistent internal comms with strong open/click-through rates.
• Responsive social engagement with improved community sentiment.
• Clean, on-brand copy and zero-defect approvals workflow.

Why REMAX Southern Africa

You'll join a passionate, high-standards team shaping one of SA's most trusted property brands. We offer a collaborative culture, room to grow, and meaningful work that reaches thousands across the region.

Job Description
Dear Future Communications Specialist,

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage and strong ethics. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

In this role, you will be required to ensure streamlined and consistent communication to Corporate Banking clients and to internal Corporate Banking employees. Internal employee communication to enable understanding and creating awareness around strategy, structure and new developments with the bank. Client communication delivery in order to mitigate reputational risk to the bank while informing, educating and creating awareness for Corporate clients.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Understand industry trends and best practice, competitor activities, new technologies and innovations to analyse and identify Bank –wide opportunities and challenges to optimise employee engagement.
• Build and maintain professional working relationship with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress, manage expectations and ensure stakeholders requirements are delivered.
• Preserve relationships despite airing conflicting view and seeks to mutual gains when addressing conflicts.
• Anticipates consequences and adopts problems solving based on continual feedback.
• Act speedily to resolve problems, queries and complaints.
• Develop and distribute communication in line with the stakeholder brief / proposal.
• Manage feedback and approvals.
• Ensure alignment with Corporate Banking look & feel and guidelines.
• Manage reputational risk in terms of the quality and content of all communication outputs.
• Manage end-to-end production with stakeholders e.g. design team, agencies, suppliers, etc.
• Scrutinise quality of all communication & printed documentation and manage any issues that may arise.
• Plan and deploy all bank-wide communication requirements. This includes content writing, drafting executive messages and proofreading
• Manage and evolve internal communication channels e.g. intranet, email, articles, blogs etc. and identify new creative opportunities to leverage best practices adoption.
• Adapt communication style to meet the needs of difference audiences.
• Partner with RMB Marketing & Human Capital stakeholders to ensure the consistent application of the RMB brand across all internal engagement initiatives eg. enhancing employee value proposition, workplace culture and values, leadership, talent and transformation initiative.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• have a Diploma or Degree in Communications.
• have 5-7 years' experience in internal and client communication and expert writing skills. Experience in internal and client communication within a Finacial Institution will be advantageous.

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Work
• Opportunities to innovate

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
25/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

**Role: Strategic Communications & Project Coordination Associate

Location: South Africa

Type: Hybrid

Salary: TBC

Contract: Permanent**
Myn is an AI driven marketplace that connects the candidates, clients and recruiters. Myn collaborates with leading employers to offer exclusive, carefully matched permanent positions. Our Recruitment Partners all have extensive industry experience, and work with a select group of niche clients, to deliver the best possible experience to the candidate.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Communications & Project Coordination Associate to support our clients Consulting Leadership Team.

You will work at the heart of our leadership team — ensuring clarity and consistency in messaging, supporting strategic projects from inception to execution, and helping implement our global consulting strategy across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Internal Communications function to ensure all messaging aligns with strategic and leadership objectives.
• Draft confidential and high-impact communications
• Anticipate and address change management implications associated with project outcomes.
• Coordinate leadership visits, meetings, and engagements across Africa, including delegations from Global and Super Region teams.
• Establish credibility quickly and foster trusted relationships at senior levels.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in communications, project coordination, or a similar leadership support role.
• Previous project management experience is a strong advantage.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.

With Myn, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping people excel in their careers—connecting you with forward-thinking employers and impactful projects.

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Communications Lecturer , at our East London campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Humanities-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• BA Honours in Linguistics and/or Communications sciences or a relevant qualification (A Masters qualification will be an advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum: 1 - 2 years relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Linguistics
• Communication Sciences

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Job Description

Hello Future Communications Consultant

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in as a Communications Consultant , where you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

As part of our team in our space, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs for a range of functional areas to increase cost efficiency.
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME's, project managers and senior staff members.
• Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.
• Gather and disseminate accurate and timely information to all relevant stakeholders throughout the business and broadcast media.
• Develop and manage integrated, innovative media plans and processes, ensuring efficient spend and achievement of optimal brand exposure.
• Provision of an efficient administration service through careful and timeous planning, reporting and updating of all related information.
• Manage own development to increase own competencies.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Grade 12
• Degree in Communications/Public Relations
• 3 +Years in the Communications field
• Strong knowledge in the ability understanding strategic Communications.
• Internal Candidates (Advantage)

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

• Adaptable and curious
• Analyse complex data sets
• Solution driven.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment.

Additional Requirements:

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

16/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.