Communication Internships

Social and Digital Media Internship at Road Accident Fund

May 19, 2019

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is calling on interested parties to send their application for its Social and Digital Management Internship Programme for 2019.

Established in 1996 by the Road Accident Fund Act, the RAF replaced the Multilateral Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund. The RAF’s mandate is to provide appropriate coverage to all road users traveling within the borders of South Africa.

In addition, the Fund provides for the rehabilitation and compensation of people injured in road accidents. The RAF also covers foreigners in the event they are also injured in a road mishap. Coverage is of two types; personal insurance coverage for accident victims, and indemnity coverage for the offending party.

RAF Social and Digital Media Internship Programme

The Road Accident Fund is offering its Social and Digital Internship programme as its standing commitment to developing essential skills among unemployed South African youth. This internship programme runs for a period of 12 months with the successful interns receiving a monthly stipend for the duration. The Social and Digital Internship programme will hire four successful candidates.

Successful interns will gain exposure performing the following roles:

Conduct Digital and Social media orientation
Provide assistance curing campaigns
Perform online community managements tasks
Website management

Career Options

The Social and Digital Media Internship Programme does not guarantee permanent employment beyond the 12-month internship period.

Requirements or Eligibility

The ideal candidate must meet the programme’s minimum requirements in order to qualify:

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and Commerce
Must not have served as an intern or employed in the same field of specialization
Must have good written and oral communication skills
Good eye for details
Highly motivated
Basic computer literacy
Knows how to prioritize tasks
Good eye for details
Fast learner

How to Apply

Applications must include the following supporting documents:

CV and letter of motivation
Certified copy of Grade 12 or Matric results
Certified copy of University academic records

Send your application via email to: iaho@raf.co.za

Click the link below to view the job advert:

https://www.raf.co.za/Careers/Pages/SOCIAL-DIGITAL-MEDIA-INTERN-.aspx

Important reminders:

Be sure to indicate the reference number 10052019SDMI and the province (Pretoria) of the internship on the subject line of your email
Applicants can only apply to a maximum of 3 positions

Deadline for submission of applications is on 21 May 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Only the first 300 applications received by RAF will be reviewed. Applicants who have not received feedback from RAF six weeks after the closing date can consider their application as unsuccessful.

Contact Information

If you wish to know more about the Road Accident Fund, click the link below to visit its homepage:

https://www.raf.co.za/About-Us/Pages/profile.aspx

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Mazars Administration and Communications Assistant Internship 2019

April 16, 2019

Mazars SA is currently calling on interested parties to apply to its Administration and Communications Assistant Internship Programme for 2019. Mazars is an international accounting, consulting and audit group with a workforce of over 23,000 professionals. Headquartered in France, the company operates a global network of joint ventures and correspondent partners in 21 countries.

Mazars South Africa is one of the leading audit, advisory and tax firms in terms of audit fee income. It is also one of the largest audit firms in Africa and holds the distinction of being the oldest of its kind in South Africa.

Administration and Communications Assistant Internship Programme 2019

The selected intern will be working out of Mazars’ Business Development department located in Johannesburg. As an Administration and Communications Assistant Intern, the duties will include:

Provide assistance to the Business Development and Marketing and Communications team, particularly the International Desks
Provide help in Sponsorship or Event Management
Provide assistance with annual company events as well as International Desks events e.g. workshops, seminars and conferences
Perform general administrative support such as data entry, setting up meetings, document scanning, mailing, etc.
Process payment requests
Prepare and modify drafts, emails and documents
Provide assistance in organizing the company’s Social Committee events
Assist with any aspect the company’s art exhibition events
Create social media posts and articles about the events
Create internal blogs
Conduct market research about multi-national companies
Provide help in sales reporting and updating sales funnels
Perform database management and maintenance
Provide assistance with developing brochures, proposals, CV templates, etc.

Career Options

Mazars SA adheres to employment equality. Preference will be given to experienced equity and suitably qualified candidates.

Requirements or Eligibility

The ideal candidate must have the minimum requirements listed below to qualify:

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing or any Business or Management related course
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
Can work with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Good interpersonal skills
Good presentation skills
Highly adaptable and flexible
Highly creative
Fluency in a foreign language is an advantage

How to Apply

Qualified applicants will need to have an account to be able to sign in to Mazars’ recruitment portal and submit an application. For applicants with a LinkedIn account can simply log in with their account.

https://mazars.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login

Once account setup is complete, use the job code 190408-1 to quickly locate the Administration and Communications Assistant Internship Programme.

Opening and Closing Date

Application opportunity will close by 30 April 2019.

Contact Information

View the job advert by clicking the link below:

https://mazars.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/190408-1/Administration_and_Communication_Assistant_Intern

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iThemba Labs: Science Engagement Communications Internship 2019

April 12, 2019

iThemba LABS, or iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences is offering its Science Engagement Internship Programme for 2019. iThema LABS is a research facility that brings scientists from the medical, biological and physical sciences working together.

This laboratory provides unique and highly specialized research opportunities in the areas of subatomic physics, radiobiology, radioistope research and development, materials research, and more. In addition, iThemba LABS have drawn up joint training programmes and collaboration agreements with other research labs and Higher Education Institutions as a way of advancing the human capital development initiative of the South African government.

With funding from the National Research Foundation, iThemba LABS operates two sites. These research facilities are located in Gauteng and Western Cape and have the capability to provide:

Cancer treatment using particle radiotherapy
Basic and applied research utilizing particle beams
A supply of radionuclides intended for industrial and medical use

iThemba LABS is one of several high-end research facilities of the National Research Foundation, the conciliating agency between the South African government and South Africa’s research organizations’ policies and strategies. The NRF acts primarily as an agency and a small fraction of its activity is dedicated to actual research.

Science Engagement Communications Internship Programme

The iThemba LABS Science Engagement Communications Internship Programme seeks to develop an intern who will assist the organization in developing science engagement marketing materials. The selected intern will also help in creating content targeted towards social media and other online platforms.

The intern be working with a team of science engagement experts with various backgrounds and are highly dedicated to developing the way science impacts iThemba’s stakeholders. Listed below are some of the duties and responsibilities of the selected intern:

Planning and implementing Science Engagement communications in a number of social media platforms
Assisting in content development for the Science Engagement initiative
Progress monitoring of Science Engagement programme online
Assist Science Engagement team in general tasks

Career Options

The Science Engagement Communications Internship Programme runs for only 12 months. Full-time employment is not guaranteed at the end of the internship.

Requirements or Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below:

Completed a degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies or other allied fields
Willing to travel and work outside Cape Town for several days
Skilled in MS Office applications
Proficient in English and conversant in Afrikaans and IsiXhosa
Holds a valid driver’s license (Code EB)
Knowledgeable in graphic design and other relevant digital multimedia applications
Can work well independently and within a group
Must have some experience in article writing
Knows how to make social media posts
Can write blogs or create YouTube videos

How to Apply

Qualified applicants will need to apply online by clicking the link below:

iThemba LABS Science Engagement Communications Internship Programme Application Form

Contact Information

Need to known more about iThemba Labs? Click on the link below for more information about them.

https://tlabs.ac.za/about/

E-mail: Director@tlabs.ac.za
Tel: +27 (21) 843 1000
Fax: +27 (21) 843 3525

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Internship Programme Opportunities at Cape Winelands Municipality 2019

March 26, 2019

The Cape Winelands District Municipality is calling on qualified residents to send in their applications for its several internship programmes for 2019. Formerly known as the Boland District Municipality, Cape Winelands is located in the Boland region of Western Cape.

Cape Winelands Internship Programmes 2019

The District Municipality of Cape Winelands is currently offering a number of internship programmes to interested parties in their region. These internship offerings are listed below along with their respective details:

Disaster Management Internship Programme

This internship programme runs for a period of two years and carries a yearly stipend of R72,000. The selected applicant will take on the responsibility of providing assistance to the Disaster Management Division with a range of administrative and logistic works such as:

Assisting in daily operational tasks
Disaster Management reporting
Coordinating with Disaster Management role-players and officers about issues or events with the scope of the Disaster Management
Execution of awareness and training programmes

Communications Internship

This internship programme runs for a duration of one year with an all-inclusive annual stipend of R72,000. The selected intern will provide assistance to the Communication at Events Division by performing the following tasks:

Represent and manage the Division
Photography and organizing photo archives
Booking management and stock control of Branding Items
Provide reports on faulty items
Perform general office tasks in line with events management (e.g. guest registration, preparing media packs and invitations ahead of interviews
Provide creative write ups for social media posts and web content

Erratum Community Service Health Practitioner Internship

The internship programme is one year commitment with an all-inclusive annual stipend of R120,000. The selected health practitioner intern is expected to deliver effective and dependable health services in line with the National Health Act. 2003 and organizational statutory and policy requirements.

IDP and Administration Internship Programme

The selected IDP & Administration intern will commit to a two-year agreement and receive an annual stipend of R72,000. Tasks and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Carry out management-related tasks
Conduct compliance-related tasks
Implement administrative and procedural requirements
Ensure development and strategic goals are met by promoting participation across different departments

Career Options

The internship programme does not guarantee employment at the end of the programme.

Requirements or Eligibility

Here are the minimum requirements for each of the internship:

For Disaster Management Internship applicants:

Completed qualification for Disaster Management or any related study
Owns driver’s license (Valid Code B)
Knowledgeable in MS Office applications
Excellent level of written and spoken English
Healthy and physically fit

For Community Service Environmental Health Practitioner applicants:

Completed a National Diploma in Environmental Health
Proof of active membership with the South African Health Professions Council
Valid driver’s license (Code B)
Fluent in at least two dialects in the Western Cape Province
Computer literate
Excellent project management, interpersonal and analytical skills

For Communication Internship applicants:

Obtained a National Diploma Public Relations or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications
Knowledgeable in Adobe Creative Suite and Windows Suite
Able to set up branding at events
Willing to work after hours and on weekends
Skilled in photography
Excellent writing and communication skills traditional and social media
Good eye for details
Able to work under pressure

For IDP and Administration Internship applicants:

Completed a National Diploma course in Internal Audit, Municipal Management, Performance Management, Public Management, Public Administration or any relevant qualification
Fluent in at least two dialects in the Western Cape Province

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants are required to get a copy of the application form, which can obtained by getting in touch with:

Ms. N Gaula
(021) 888 5159

Mr. SC Magalela
(021) 888 5109

Alternatively, the application form is also available for download. Click the link below to view and download the application form.

Cape Wineland Internship Programme Application Form 2019

Be sure to include the supporting documents listed below:

Certified copy of diploma or degree certificates
Certified copy academic records, school certificates, results sheet
Driver’s license (if applicable)
Certificates from professional organizations (if applicable)

Send all complete applications via post to:

Municipal Manager
Cape Winelands, District Municipality
PO Box 100
Stellenbosch, 7599

Opening and Closing Date

All applications must be submitted by 29 March 2019. Incomplete applications or late submissions will not be accepted. In addition, faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.