Job Description

Company Description
Coface South Africa is the local arm of Coface, a global leader in trade credit risk management. The group serves around 100,000 clients across ~200 international markets and operates out of 58 countries with over 5,236 specialists globally.
In South Africa, the company is headquartered in Johannesburg, with approximately 40-47 employees and reported annual revenue of about USD 1.8 million.

• Coface is deeply client-centric, focusing on protecting businesses from non-payment risk.
• The South African team mirrors this global ethos--prioritizing integrity, collaboration, client-focus, and expertise.
• Employees speak of a professional and supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on learning and engagement across roles.

About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Communications Intern to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both internal and external communications while contributing to impactful marketing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Communications:

• Assist in drafting and distributing internal newsletters, announcements, and updates.
• Collaborate with other departments to support employee engagement campaigns.
• Drive participation locally for group CSR, DE&I and MyVoice initiatives.
• Help organise and promote internal events.
• Ensure compliance and consistency with the Group communication rules

• External Communications:

• Support the creation of content for social media and customer communications.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of press releases, articles, and other PR materials.
• Seek media advertising and promotion opportunities for the company - paid media.
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on campaign performance.
• Identify trends, makes data-informed decisions, and continuously adjusts strategies to improve effectiveness.
• Conduct SEO research and web statistics reporting.
• Ensure compliance and consistency with the Group communication rules
• Ensuring content creation for the senior management

• General Marketing Support:

• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain and update marketing materials and assets.
• Provide administrative support for marketing campaigns and events.
• Website administrative support

Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.
• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, email marketing platforms, and Adobe Creative Suite (not compulsory but advantageous).
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills Required