The Marketing Internships 2026 is an exciting opportunity for graduates or students who want practical marketing experience in a growing and future-focused organisation. Lead HR Consulting, in partnership with MANCOSA (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a motivated Marketing Intern to support its marketing team.
This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to real marketing work, including digital marketing, content creation, market research, campaign coordination, and brand promotion.
Position Details
- Job Title: Marketing Intern
- Company: Lead HR Consulting (MANCOSA Pty Ltd)
- Department: Marketing
- Job Type: Internship
- Contract Duration: 5 months
- Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
- Functional Area: Marketing
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing Date: 12 February 2026
- Stipend: R6,000 per month
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in Marketing or a related field
- Interest in digital marketing and content creation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and take feedback
- Good communication and organisational skills
Skills Required
Successful candidates for the Marketing Internships 2026 should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic content writing and caption-writing ability
- Creative thinking and idea generation
- Basic time management and organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow brand guidelines
- Basic understanding of digital tools such as Canva and social media platforms (advantageous)
- Professional attitude and positive work ethic
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Marketing Internships 2026, the intern will assist the marketing team with the following duties:
Marketing Research and Strategy
- Conduct social media and market research on AI, Robotics, and Future Skills
- Research innovative ideas for robotic competitions and marketing campaigns
- Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase audience engagement
Content Creation and Social Media
- Research, create, and distribute content such as blogs, videos, infographics, and press releases
- Write engaging social media captions aligned with the target audience
- Develop weekly and monthly editorial calendars
- Ensure consistent brand messaging across all platforms
Campaign Support and Engagement
- Assist in managing robotic club social media campaigns
- Support presentations, live school demonstrations, and competitions
- Monitor and analyse social media performance to identify high-performing content
- Respond to comments, direct messages, and website enquiries professionally and on time
Events, Sponsorships, and Media
- Support the marketing team in securing sponsorships
- Assist with coordinating fundraising and promotional events
- Help with photo and video content shoots
Important Notes
- This is a 5-month fixed-term internship
- The internship offers practical workplace exposure, not permanent employment
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Stipend: R6,000 per month
- Lead HR Consulting is committed to equal opportunity employment
Why Apply
Applying for the Marketing Internship Durban 2026 will give you:
- Hands-on marketing experience
- Exposure to digital marketing and content creation
- Experience in future-focused fields such as AI and Robotics
- Opportunity to work with an experienced marketing team
- A monthly stipend of R6000 to support you during the internship