INTERNSHIP: Communications & Brand Management

Company: URA Consulting

Location: Germiston, Gauteng

Posted: 18 November 2025 – 8

Work Model: On‑site, Full‑time, Fixed‑term contract

About the Job

URA Consulting invites enthusiastic and motivated recent graduates to join our communications and brand management team for a 12‑month internship. You will work under the guidance of a dedicated mentor in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment that focuses on development finance and agribusiness. The internship offers a structured programme that combines practical work experience, academic learning and soft‑skills development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in executing communication strategies that support the Fund’s mandate and brand.
• Help create, publish and manage content for digital channels, including social media, newsletters and the website.
• Contribute to brand positioning initiatives, ensuring visual and messaging consistency across all materials.
• Carry out market research on communication and branding trends in the development finance and agribusiness sectors.
• Support planning and execution of stakeholder engagement activities, events and campaigns.
• Aid in preparing presentations, press releases, reports and other communication collateral.
• Track media coverage and provide insights on brand reputation and stakeholder perception.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for communications and marketing projects.
• Assist the Executive Office in drafting executive communications, speeches, talking points and internal memos.
• Help prepare Board and Executive Committee packs, presentations and Executive Director reports.
• Coordinate strategic events, workshops and stakeholder engagements for the Executive Director, capturing outcomes and ensuring action items are tracked.

Qualifying Criteria

• South African citizen.
• Completed bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated creativity and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• A passion for brand building, development impact and stakeholder engagement.

What’s in it for You?

• Fixed monthly stipend for the 12‑month period.
• Hands‑on experience in corporate communications and brand management within a development finance context.
• Opportunities to develop practical skills in stakeholder engagement, media management and brand strategy.
• Structured soft‑skills training and mentorship.
• Certification, qualification or accreditation as part of the programme.
• Preparation for future career opportunities in communications and brand management.

Programme Structure

Phase 1 – Month 1: Onboarding, induction, readiness workshops, mentor assignment.

Phase 2 – Months 2 to 11: Place you in a relevant business unit stream, complete formal qualification modules or professional certification requirements, participate in soft‑skills training, receive continuous mentorship.

Phase 3 – Month 12: Transition and exit – finish final academic/professional modules, attend workplace readiness workshops, complete exit evaluation, participate in graduation ceremony.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Baseline and final knowledge/skills assessment by the training institution.
• Quarterly supervisor and mentor reviews focused on expected outcomes.
• Exit evaluation and close‑out capstone project.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until 21 November 2025 at 5:00 pm. Open positions may be filled before this date.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following information by email to lusandatshaka@uraconsulting.net:

• Cover letter – brief introduction and why you are interested in this internship.
• Full CV.
• Academic record and certificates, including your matric and university transcripts.
• Copy of your ID.

Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered.