Social Media Intern

eThekwini Municipality

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Durban

Kwa Zulu Natal, ZA

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Posted Date:

28 Apr 2026

Closing Date:

08 May 2026

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Social Media Intern

eThekwini Municipality

Verified

Durban

Kwa Zulu Natal, ZA

Featured

Posted Date:

28 Apr 2026

Closing Date:

08 May 2026

Media

Internship

Entry Level

On-Site

Stipend

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Social Media Intern

eThekwini Municipality

Durban

Kwa Zulu Natal, ZA

Posted Date:

28 Apr 2026

Closing Date:

08 May 2026

Media

Internship

Entry Level

On-Site

Stipend

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Social Media Intern

eThekwini Municipality

Durban

Kwa Zulu Natal, ZA

Posted Date:

28 Apr 2026

Closing Date:

08 May 2026

Media

Internship

Entry Level

On-Site

Stipend

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1 Programme Overview

eThekwini Municipality is offering an 18-month Community-Based Social Media Internship for unemployed youth in Durban. This Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme is designed to help NEET youth gain practical experience in municipal communication, digital media, and community outreach — while completing their academic qualifications.

1 Programme Overview

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

South African citizen residing in eThekwini Municipality
Currently unemployed and NEET status
Not currently in education or training
Studying or have studied in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing or related communication field
WIL placement requirement from your institution
Councillor confirmation letter proving your address and ward

NB: Only manual applications will be accepted — no email or online submissions will be considered.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

South African citizen residing in eThekwini Municipality
Currently unemployed and NEET status
Not currently in education or training
Studying or have studied in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing or related communication field
WIL placement requirement from your institution
Councillor confirmation letter proving your address and ward

NB: Only manual applications will be accepted — no email or online submissions will be considered.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

South African citizen residing in eThekwini Municipality
Currently unemployed and NEET status
Not currently in education or training
Studying or have studied in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing or related communication field
WIL placement requirement from your institution
Councillor confirmation letter proving your address and ward

NB: Only manual applications will be accepted — no email or online submissions will be considered.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

South African citizen residing in eThekwini Municipality
Currently unemployed and NEET status
Not currently in education or training
Studying or have studied in Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing or related communication field
WIL placement requirement from your institution
Councillor confirmation letter proving your address and ward

NB: Only manual applications will be accepted — no email or online submissions will be considered.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Community Communication:

Creating awareness notices and supporting outreach events
Connecting with local communities to share important municipal updates

Digital Media:

Managing social media posts and drafting online content
Creating content that boosts municipal engagement and responds to followers

Stakeholder Engagement:

Working with ward councillors and attending community meetings
Organising public participation events and gathering community feedback

Administrative Support:

Compiling activity reports and assisting with campaign planning
Supporting communication teams with filing and scheduling

NB: Interns will work across all four areas — community communication, digital media, stakeholder engagement and administration.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Community Communication:

Creating awareness notices and supporting outreach events
Connecting with local communities to share important municipal updates

Digital Media:

Managing social media posts and drafting online content
Creating content that boosts municipal engagement and responds to followers

Stakeholder Engagement:

Working with ward councillors and attending community meetings
Organising public participation events and gathering community feedback

Administrative Support:

Compiling activity reports and assisting with campaign planning
Supporting communication teams with filing and scheduling

NB: Interns will work across all four areas — community communication, digital media, stakeholder engagement and administration.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Community Communication:

Creating awareness notices and supporting outreach events
Connecting with local communities to share important municipal updates

Digital Media:

Managing social media posts and drafting online content
Creating content that boosts municipal engagement and responds to followers

Stakeholder Engagement:

Working with ward councillors and attending community meetings
Organising public participation events and gathering community feedback

Administrative Support:

Compiling activity reports and assisting with campaign planning
Supporting communication teams with filing and scheduling

NB: Interns will work across all four areas — community communication, digital media, stakeholder engagement and administration.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Community Communication:

Creating awareness notices and supporting outreach events
Connecting with local communities to share important municipal updates

Digital Media:

Managing social media posts and drafting online content
Creating content that boosts municipal engagement and responds to followers

Stakeholder Engagement:

Working with ward councillors and attending community meetings
Organising public participation events and gathering community feedback

Administrative Support:

Compiling activity reports and assisting with campaign planning
Supporting communication teams with filing and scheduling

NB: Interns will work across all four areas — community communication, digital media, stakeholder engagement and administration.

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

18 months of structured WIL workplace experience
Practical social media and municipal communication skills
Fulfilment of WIL requirements to complete your qualification
Exposure to real community projects in Durban
A strong CV with skills employers actively seek

Tip: Past interns from this programme have gone on to find significantly better employment opportunities after completion!

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

18 months of structured WIL workplace experience
Practical social media and municipal communication skills
Fulfilment of WIL requirements to complete your qualification
Exposure to real community projects in Durban
A strong CV with skills employers actively seek

Tip: Past interns from this programme have gone on to find significantly better employment opportunities after completion!

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

18 months of structured WIL workplace experience
Practical social media and municipal communication skills
Fulfilment of WIL requirements to complete your qualification
Exposure to real community projects in Durban
A strong CV with skills employers actively seek

Tip: Past interns from this programme have gone on to find significantly better employment opportunities after completion!

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

18 months of structured WIL workplace experience
Practical social media and municipal communication skills
Fulfilment of WIL requirements to complete your qualification
Exposure to real community projects in Durban
A strong CV with skills employers actively seek

Tip: Past interns from this programme have gone on to find significantly better employment opportunities after completion!

5 Application Process

To apply

Complete the official municipal application form
Hand deliver your full application to:
- Human Resources Centre of Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban 4001
Submit before 08 May 2026

For enquiries
- Contact: Thanda Xulu @
- 031 322 7534 | 031 311 3018 | 031 311 3192

Tip: No late, email or online submissions will be accepted — hand deliver your application well before the closing date!

5 Application Process

To apply

Complete the official municipal application form
Hand deliver your full application to:
- Human Resources Centre of Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban 4001
Submit before 08 May 2026

For enquiries
- Contact: Thanda Xulu @
- 031 322 7534 | 031 311 3018 | 031 311 3192

Tip: No late, email or online submissions will be accepted — hand deliver your application well before the closing date!

5 Application Process

To apply

Complete the official municipal application form
Hand deliver your full application to:
- Human Resources Centre of Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban 4001
Submit before 08 May 2026

For enquiries
- Contact: Thanda Xulu @
- 031 322 7534 | 031 311 3018 | 031 311 3192

Tip: No late, email or online submissions will be accepted — hand deliver your application well before the closing date!

5 Application Process

To apply

Complete the official municipal application form
Hand deliver your full application to:
- Human Resources Centre of Excellence, 21 Archie Gumede Street, Durban 4001
Submit before 08 May 2026

For enquiries
- Contact: Thanda Xulu @
- 031 322 7534 | 031 311 3018 | 031 311 3192

Tip: No late, email or online submissions will be accepted — hand deliver your application well before the closing date!

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