Marketing Intern at COFACE NORTH AMERICA

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marketing, Communications, Content Creation, Social Media, Press Releases, Market Research, SEO, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Team Collaboration, Event Promotion, Employee Engagement, Client Focus, Creative Mindset

Industry

Insurance

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. Job Description 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.

Responsibilities

The Marketing Intern will assist in both internal and external communications, including drafting newsletters and creating content for social media. They will also support marketing initiatives through market research and administrative tasks.