Marketing Intern: (12 Months Contract)

Old Mutual Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

Johannesburg Full-time Junior General Marketing

Entry-level General Marketing role at Old Mutual. Johannesburg · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll support social media scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and campaign activity tracking
You'll help plan events, handle logistics, and manage delivery details
You'll keep stakeholder databases current, arrange meetings, and support professional communication
You'll coordinate marketing materials and contribute practical content support
You'll assist with procurement, invoicing, meeting administration, records, and portfolio reporting

What you bring

You have a degree or diploma in marketing, communications, public relations, business management, event management, or a related field
You can use Microsoft Office and social media management tools
You bring strong written and verbal communication plus planning, organisation, and coordination skills
You show initiative, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and willingness to learn
You can build stakeholder relationships, work independently and with a team, and stay effective in a fast-paced setting

Who this fits

This suits an entry-level applicant interested in marketing, stakeholder engagement, and social impact programmes. Previous work, volunteer, leadership, or community involvement is advantageous. You'll work in Johannesburg through a fixed-term internship supporting purpose-led social investment programmes within a financial services organisation. The appointment follows Old Mutual South Africa's Employment Equity Plan and the relevant business unit's designated-group criteria.

From the employer

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)

Author Your Story with Old Mutual.

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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