MANCOSA – Marketing Intern

Marketing internships can be most useful when they give exposure to real campaign work, content support, event coordination, and day-to-day execution rather than only general admin. This Marketing Intern (Lancaster Media) opportunity at MANCOSA in Durban is geared toward someone who wants practical entry-level exposure to marketing operations in a media-focused environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This internship is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience in marketing and professional development. The role supports campaign execution, content creation, market research, event support, and general marketing administration within the marketing department.

Note: This is not only a social media role. It combines campaign support, events, admin, and research, so it may suit someone who is comfortable doing both creative work and structured coordination tasks.

Who this opportunity may suit

• A recent marketing graduate who wants practical experience rather than only theory
• Someone who enjoys both content-related work and organised admin support
• An applicant interested in campaigns, events, and digital engagement
• A graduate who wants a first role that mixes creativity, coordination, and reporting

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical experience in campaign support, digital content, event coordination, research, and marketing administration.

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing campaigns
• Support content creation for both digital and print platforms
• Conduct basic market research and competitor analysis
• Assist with managing social media accounts and online engagement
• Assist with the planning and coordination of marketing events
• Support event setup, logistics, and breakdown
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers where required
• Help ensure the smooth execution of ad hoc promotional activities
• Maintain marketing records, databases, and filing systems
• Prepare reports, presentations, and marketing materials
• Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating team activities
• Handle general administrative tasks within the marketing department

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Degree in Marketing / Marketing Management
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of marketing principles
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Role-related strengths

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills

What this role really means

A marketing internship like this usually means helping ideas move from planning into actual delivery. In practice, that can mean writing or preparing content, helping coordinate events, chasing suppliers, updating records, and making sure campaigns run smoothly behind the scenes. If you are applying, it helps to show that you can be both creative and organised, because marketing teams often need interns who can think well and follow through properly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Degree certificate or academic transcript
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting campaign, social media, event, research, or content-related experience on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

MANCOSA is a private higher education institution registered in terms of South Africa’s Higher Education Act. The institution operates across accredited undergraduate and postgraduate study areas and positions itself around accessible higher education, academic development, and professional learning. For more information visit the MANCOSA Website

Quick tips for this application

• Make your marketing qualification easy to identify near the top of your CV
• If you have worked on student campaigns, social media pages, posters, events, or presentations, mention those clearly
• Show that you can handle both creative tasks and structured admin work
• Use your CV to show examples of teamwork, deadlines, and communication rather than only generic soft skills
• Keep your application focused on practical marketing interest, not only academic theory

Mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a CV that says “marketing” but gives no examples of campaign, content, or event-related work
• Leaving out your qualification details or making them hard to identify
• Using a generic graduate CV that does not show interest in real marketing execution
• Not showing computer literacy or organisational ability clearly
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable documents

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this internship. Genuine recruitment for this role should happen through the official MANCOSA careers platform. If anyone asks for money for placement, interviews, or faster processing, use only the employer’s official application page.

How this opportunity was verified

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How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your qualification fits the role.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Submit your application through the official MANCOSA careers platform before 03 April 2026.