Internships
Shape brands and drive change in Cape Town
Marketing internships in Cape Town
Marketing internships abroad with VACorps will give you the experience you need to build on your existing skills, learn new ones, and contribute to your host organization by engaging in relevant and impactful projects. We’ll connect you with growing agencies, scrappy startups and values-driven NGOs.
We will find you an internship where you will have a very active role and responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to learn about innovative marketing strategies, how to communicate with customers across cultures and take on social impact campaigns.
Marketing internships through VACorps
Social media management
Develop social strategies enhancing brand identity/reputation, audience engagement and lead conversion through digital platforms.
Marketing strategy
Participate in market research, data analysis, campaign planning, positioning, budget decisions and performance tracking across media formats.
SEO
Learn search engine optimization tactics to boost site traffic through keyword placement, backlinks, site speed, mobile optimisation and refinement based on analytics.
Events planning
Manage logistics like scheduling, venue, staffing, programming, ticketing, vendor coordination, attendee services and promotion.
Content
Create compelling written, graphic, audio and video content that engages consumers and grows brand affinity.
Marketing agency
Gain broad exposure to the fast-paced agency world, working across different clients and campaigns that refine technical abilities.
Shape brands and drive change in Cape Town
Bring your talents to companies pioneering new models of ethical business, sustainable manufacturing, and values-driven marketing. Redefine success by using marketing for social good.
Leverage your skills to raise awareness on issues like ethical supply chains, renewable materials, upcycled goods, and products/services, creating opportunities for those in need.
Custom marketing internships
Gain practical experience with a hand-selected internship in marketing. VACorps will connect you with an unforgettable marketing internship in buzzing Cape Town.
Benefits of a marketing internship in Cape Town
Learn from established industry professionals.
Gain exposure to a new marketing culture
Manage a diverse range of responsibilities
Learn how to source clients and make sales
The time is now to explore, connect, and invest in yourself in Cape Town. Let us match you with an experience that counts.
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Biotechnology
Advance global health through research placements at renowned labs pioneering new medical technologies.
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Business and Finance
Gain emerging market finance experience at funds and startups leading Africa’s investment frontier.
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Clean Energy
Champion climate justice contributing skills to expand clean energy access for underserved communities.
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Conservation
Safeguard Cape Town’s treasured yet threatened ecosystems, working alongside frontline conservationists.
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Counseling & Psychology
Address mental health needs with trauma specialists bringing care to overlooked communities.
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Education
Teach and inspire students gaining classroom skills at under-resourced schools, uplifting disadvantaged youth.
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Engineering
Innovate solutions by collaborating with firms tackling urgent infrastructure and development challenges.
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Gap Year
Preview future careers interning in your field of choice while enjoying life-expanding adventures.
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Human Rights
Advocate for the vulnerable assisting organizations protecting rights and services for marginalized groups.
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Journalism
Develop multimedia skills reporting on Cape Town’s dynamic political, social and cultural happenings.
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Law
Champion justice by researching landmark cases and conducting outreach alongside leading human rights firms.
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Media, Film & Photography
Launch your creative career on sets and in studios alongside Cape Town’s top film, TV and photography talent.
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Medical
Boost your clinical skills by shadowing doctors on the frontlines of South Africa’s pressing healthcare battles.
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Occupational Therapy
Master your occupational therapy craft with specialized mentors guiding pediatric, mental health and elder care.
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Physical Therapy
Gain hands-on experience working alongside leading physical therapy practitioners.
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Political Science
Inform policy researching legislation within parliamentary offices and progressive think tanks.
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Public Health
Protect the vulnerable by collecting data, assisting workshops and expanding community health access.
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Refugee Work
Empower asylum seekers to help refugees access housing, employment, healthcare, and legal aid.
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Social Work
Uplift the overlooked co-facilitating therapy and evaluating interventions for at-risk youth and families.
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Speech Pathology & Audiology
Help people find their voice by practising techniques guided by specialized clinical mentors.
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Sports Management
Gain industry expertise assisting in operations, marketing and events for national federations and clubs.
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Sustainability
Catalyze solutions directly supporting projects increasing environmental protections and food security.
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Technology
Build skills collaborating with pioneering startups leveraging innovations to drive financial inclusion.
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