Marketing Intern - AME

Job Description:

Are you a creative and driven individual ready to make a real impact? We are looking for a passionate Marketing Intern to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in various marketing activities and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

What will the programme look like?

As a Marketing Intern, you will support the Campaign Manager in the planning, development, execution, and optimisation of marketing initiatives aimed at increasing engagement, demand, and advocacy among both existing and new customers. By assisting in the creation of highly relevant and engaging programs and campaigns, you will play a key role in driving commercial performance for the Sage product portfolio.

Beyond work experience, we also encourage all our colleagues to give back to their communities, offering five fully paid days per year for volunteering, fundraising, or other charitable activities through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

This is a hybrid role – three days per week in our Johannesburg office.

Key Responsibilities:

Summary of the Role

• Assisting with the planning and implementation of marketing activations for direct and partner campaigns.

• Providing support for marketing events and exhibitions as required.

• Coordinating the production of marketing communications and collateral.

• Uploading marketing materials to online libraries, internet groups, and internal social media platforms.

• Supporting social media content creation for the region.

• Updating and maintaining marketing department documentation.

• Managing branding and marketing assets, including ordering, distribution, maintenance, and stock control.

• Coordinating special projects and marketing-related elements.

• Assisting with the sales, marketing, and communication functions of the team and handling other related duties as assigned.

What will make me successful?

• A proactive and motivated attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• A detail-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy and consistency in marketing materials.

• Enthusiasm for marketing, branding, and customer engagement.

• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving and campaign execution.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Office Location

Johannesburg

What can I expect from the process?

• Apply online with CV

• Complete a gamified science-driven assessment via Harver, to help us accurately assess if you’re aligned to our values and behaviours, whilst removing any risk of unconscious bias from our process.

• If you match the profile, you'll be sent a video interview to record.

• If your video interview is successful, you’ll be invited to an Assessment Centre

• Successful candidates will join our Intern Programme on 15th June 2025 for 12 months

As we receive a high volume of applications, you may receive a delayed response to your video interview. We thank you for your patience.

Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us atearlycareers@sage.com.

Function:

Performance Marketing

Country:

South Africa

Office Location:

Johannesburg

Work Place type:

Hybrid

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In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.