Marketing & Multimedia Internship at National Empowerment Fund

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is offering dynamic Marketing and Multimedia Internships for 2026, presenting an exceptional opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain practical experience in a leading financial institution dedicated to economic transformation. These internships are designed to immerse participants in the strategic communication and digital content creation efforts that support the NEF's mandate of promoting and facilitating black economic empowerment. Interns will contribute to impactful campaigns, develop their creative and analytical skills, and work alongside experienced professionals in a stimulating corporate environment. This programme is ideal for individuals passionate about marketing, communications, and digital media, seeking to make a tangible difference in South Africa's economic landscape.

The NEF plays a crucial role in providing financial and non-financial support to black-owned businesses, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving inclusive economic growth. Interns will be involved in communicating the NEF's success stories, promoting its funding instruments, and engaging with various stakeholders through diverse media channels. The programme offers two distinct but complementary opportunities: Marketing Content and Design, and Digital and Multimedia Communications. Both roles provide hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of corporate communications, from strategic planning and content creation to digital execution and analytics. This is a chance to develop a robust portfolio and build a strong foundation for a career in financial services marketing or digital media.

Key Responsibilities

• **For Marketing Content and Design:**
• Assist in the conceptualisation, design, and production of various marketing materials, including brochures, booklets, infographics, presentations, funding guides, applicant education material, campaign collateral, and social media artwork.
• Contribute to writing and editing compelling content for internal and external communications.
• Support client communication initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct research to inform content development and marketing strategies.
• Provide general content support to the marketing and communications team.
• **For Digital and Multimedia Communications:**
• Gain hands-on exposure to multimedia communications and digital content production.
• Travel to NEF investee sites to capture photographs and record entrepreneur interviews.
• Edit short-form videos and package content for use across different digital platforms.
• Contribute to social media content production, including reels and short-form video creation.
• Assist with event coverage, capturing key moments and interviews.
• Support executive and investee interviews, ensuring high-quality visual and audio capture.
• Develop skills in digital storytelling and basic social media monitoring and analytics.

Why Join the National Empowerment Fund

Joining the NEF offers a unique opportunity to contribute to South Africa's economic transformation agenda. You will be part of an organisation that directly impacts the growth of black businesses and the creation of employment opportunities. The NEF provides a professional and supportive environment where interns can develop specialised skills in marketing, communications, and multimedia production within the financial services sector. You will gain exposure to diverse projects, work with a dedicated team, and have the chance to see the real-world impact of your contributions. This internship is an excellent stepping stone for graduates looking to build a career in a socially responsible and economically vital institution.

How to Apply

Applications for both opportunities close on 15 September 2026. Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline. Applications must be submitted online through the NEF careers portal. For the Marketing Content and Design Internship (Reference Number: nef_000192), please apply via the Quick Apply button on this page. For the Digital and Multimedia Communications Internship (Reference Number: nef_000191), please visit the NEF careers portal directly to find the specific listing.

* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• Must be unemployed and not currently participating in another learnership or internship programme.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication or Corporate Communication, Media Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• For Marketing Content and Design:** An interest or ability in graphic design, brochures, booklets, infographics, presentations, funding guides, applicant education material, campaign collateral, and social media artwork. Skills in writing and editing, client communication, research, and content support are beneficial.
• For Digital and Multimedia Communications:** An interest or ability in videography, photography, video editing, reels and short-form content, social media content production, event coverage, executive and investee interviews, digital storytelling, and basic social media monitoring and analytics.