Momentum – Communication Intern

Momentum Distribution Services is offering a Communication Intern opportunity for applicants who want practical exposure to corporate communications in a large financial services environment. Based in Centurion, this temporary role is suited to someone who wants to build experience in content creation, internal communication, employee engagement, and campaign support.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This internship supports the communications and employee engagement function by assisting with planning, research, development, and delivery of internal and external communication initiatives. The role is intended to provide practical exposure to how a communications function operates within a JSE-listed company, while helping the team maintain clear and consistent messaging across Momentum Distribution Services.

Note: The advert describes this as a practical, hands-on communications opportunity, so applicants should make any writing, editing, campaign, event, content, or digital communication exposure easy to identify on their CV.

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain workplace exposure across internal communications, campaign support, content development, events, stakeholder coordination, and communications administration in a corporate environment.

• Assist with research, drafting, and editing of communication content such as newsletters, announcements, articles, and internal updates
• Support the compilation and distribution of internal communication mailers and announcements
• Upload communication content to communication platforms
• Proofread communication materials for accuracy, tone of voice, and alignment with corporate identity guidelines
• Help create content for communication campaigns, events, and employee engagement initiatives
• Support the development of presentations, posters, and email communications
• Assist with sourcing multimedia content for campaigns
• Support communication and engagement events, including logistics and communication collateral
• Help coordinate internal campaigns and promotional material distribution
• Provide on-site support during internal events or activations
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather communication content and updates
• Support collaboration with Human Capital, marketing, business units, and Momentum product houses
• Assist with managing communication inboxes and responding to queries where applicable
• Track engagement metrics on communication platforms and assist with reporting
• Maintain communication records, documents, and content libraries
• Provide general administrative support to the communications team

Eligibility requirements

Meet the minimum requirements below before applying.

• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Communication ability: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Digital knowledge: Basic knowledge of digital communication platforms and ability to learn the platforms used by the business
• Core competencies: Strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, creativity and innovation, planning and organising, stakeholder engagement, teamwork, time management, and willingness to learn and adapt in a corporate environment

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Degree certificate or academic transcript in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any writing samples, campus media work, campaign work, presentations, or digital content experience that strengthens your application
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

Momentum Group is a South African-based financial services group with retail and specialist brands focused on building and protecting clients’ financial goals. The group says it is one of South Africa’s larger life insurers and integrated financial services companies, operating through brands such as Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties. Read more about the group on the Momentum Website

Quick tips for applicants

• Show your writing, editing, and content support skills clearly on your CV
• Highlight any university projects, student media, event support, social media, or campaign-related work
• Make your degree field easy to identify
• Mention Microsoft Office skills clearly, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Keep your CV focused on communication, admin, stakeholder support, and digital content strengths

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not show communication-related skills or experience
• Leaving out degree details or relevant academic background
• Ignoring proofreading, writing, and stakeholder-support strengths that are important for the role
• Uploading incomplete or unclear supporting documents
• Applying without checking the closing date carefully

Scam warning (important)

Never pay a fee to apply for this internship. The official advert itself tells applicants to verify the legitimacy of the post on Momentum’s company career page. Use only the official application route linked below, and avoid any third party asking for payment for interviews, shortlisting, or placement.

How this opportunity was verified

Verified by us on 12 March 2026 by checking the official Momentum vacancy page for Communication Intern (reference MMH260310-7) and confirming sponsor background on Momentum Group’s official website.

How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your degree matches the role.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Submit your application through the official Momentum careers platform before 16 March 2026.