Job Description

We Go Places! How about you?
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: Marketing
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Purpose of the job
This internship is designed to give you first-hand experience in building and executing brand strategies, managing campaigns, understanding consumer behaviour, and working cross-functionally with key business units.
The purpose is to give practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study and have a prerequisite to have practical work experience to obtain their quali?cation. The successful candidate will be expected to enter a 18-month contract.
Key Responsibilities
As a Marketing Intern, you will support the Marketing team with:

• Contribute towards the development and execution of marketing campaigns (digital, in-store, ATL/BTL).
• Supporting brand managers with day-to-day administrative tasks and coordination of projects.
• Helping to analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities.
• Monitoring brand performance and compiling monthly performance reports and dashboards.
• Collaborating with agencies, suppliers, and internal departments (Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance, etc.) as instructed by the Marketing Manager.
• Contributing to the planning and execution of product launches, promotions, and events.
• Assisting in the management and updating of brand assets and marketing collateral.
• Supporting social media and digital marketing initiatives, including content creation and reporting.

Education
Final year of obtaining a tertiary qualification in Marketing, Brand Management, Commerce, Communication or Digital Marketing
Experience

• Passionate about brands, consumers, and creativity
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Digitally savvy and up to date with trends in social media and consumer marketing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel); knowledge of Canva, Adobe, or data tools (e.g. Nielsen/IRI) is a advantage
• Works well independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Can maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• South African citizen.

Prospective interns must submit the following:

• Motivational letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Certi?ed academic record
• Certi?ed copy of grade 12 certificate
• Certi?ed copy of identity document
• A letter from the tertiary institution confirming that the student requires exposure to the workplace to obtain their qualification
• Proof of excel skills / certification essential
• A format for evaluation required by the tertiary institution (Logbook)

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Skills Required