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Gauteng, ZA

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Position Overview

Greenpeace Africa is recruiting a Social Media Intern within the Engagement Department. This is a temporary internship running until 31 December 2026, designed for recent graduates, early-career professionals and aspiring digital campaigners who want to gain hands-on experience in social media management, digital activism and content creation.


The successful intern will support Greenpeace Africa's online campaigns by engaging with communities across multiple social media platforms, assisting with digital storytelling and collaborating with activists, artists and partner organisations. The position follows a hybrid work model, with work-from-home as the primary working arrangement.

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Position Overview

Greenpeace Africa is recruiting a Social Media Intern within the Engagement Department. This is a temporary internship running until 31 December 2026, designed for recent graduates, early-career professionals and aspiring digital campaigners who want to gain hands-on experience in social media management, digital activism and content creation.


The successful intern will support Greenpeace Africa's online campaigns by engaging with communities across multiple social media platforms, assisting with digital storytelling and collaborating with activists, artists and partner organisations. The position follows a hybrid work model, with work-from-home as the primary working arrangement.

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Position Overview

Greenpeace Africa is recruiting a Social Media Intern within the Engagement Department. This is a temporary internship running until 31 December 2026, designed for recent graduates, early-career professionals and aspiring digital campaigners who want to gain hands-on experience in social media management, digital activism and content creation.


The successful intern will support Greenpeace Africa's online campaigns by engaging with communities across multiple social media platforms, assisting with digital storytelling and collaborating with activists, artists and partner organisations. The position follows a hybrid work model, with work-from-home as the primary working arrangement.

1

Position Overview

Greenpeace Africa is recruiting a Social Media Intern within the Engagement Department. This is a temporary internship running until 31 December 2026, designed for recent graduates, early-career professionals and aspiring digital campaigners who want to gain hands-on experience in social media management, digital activism and content creation.


The successful intern will support Greenpeace Africa's online campaigns by engaging with communities across multiple social media platforms, assisting with digital storytelling and collaborating with activists, artists and partner organisations. The position follows a hybrid work model, with work-from-home as the primary working arrangement.

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Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Recent qualification in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

  • Availability to work approximately 20–25 hours per week.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and online communities.


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Canva.

  • Experience using CapCut.

  • Video editing and graphic design skills.

  • Interest in environmental campaigns, activism and digital storytelling.


NB: This internship is ideal for recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals looking to gain experience within the non-profit sector.

1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Recent qualification in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

  • Availability to work approximately 20–25 hours per week.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and online communities.


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Canva.

  • Experience using CapCut.

  • Video editing and graphic design skills.

  • Interest in environmental campaigns, activism and digital storytelling.


NB: This internship is ideal for recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals looking to gain experience within the non-profit sector.

1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Recent qualification in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

  • Availability to work approximately 20–25 hours per week.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and online communities.


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Canva.

  • Experience using CapCut.

  • Video editing and graphic design skills.

  • Interest in environmental campaigns, activism and digital storytelling.


NB: This internship is ideal for recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals looking to gain experience within the non-profit sector.

1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Recent qualification in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

  • Availability to work approximately 20–25 hours per week.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and online communities.


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Canva.

  • Experience using CapCut.

  • Video editing and graphic design skills.

  • Interest in environmental campaigns, activism and digital storytelling.


NB: This internship is ideal for recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals looking to gain experience within the non-profit sector.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and responding to comments across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube.

  • Managing WhatsApp and email engagement.

  • Applying moderation guidelines and escalating sensitive issues where necessary.

  • Identifying online trends, misinformation and emerging discussions.

  • Compiling weekly digital engagement reports.

  • Supporting digital campaigns and online storytelling initiatives.

  • Assisting with creative partnerships involving artists, influencers and community organisations.

  • Coordinating campaign content and monitoring partner performance.

  • Supporting Greenpeace Africa's online community engagement strategy.


Tip: Candidates who actively use social media platforms and understand online communities will have a strong advantage. Include links to your portfolio or social media work if available.

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Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and responding to comments across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube.

  • Managing WhatsApp and email engagement.

  • Applying moderation guidelines and escalating sensitive issues where necessary.

  • Identifying online trends, misinformation and emerging discussions.

  • Compiling weekly digital engagement reports.

  • Supporting digital campaigns and online storytelling initiatives.

  • Assisting with creative partnerships involving artists, influencers and community organisations.

  • Coordinating campaign content and monitoring partner performance.

  • Supporting Greenpeace Africa's online community engagement strategy.


Tip: Candidates who actively use social media platforms and understand online communities will have a strong advantage. Include links to your portfolio or social media work if available.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and responding to comments across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube.

  • Managing WhatsApp and email engagement.

  • Applying moderation guidelines and escalating sensitive issues where necessary.

  • Identifying online trends, misinformation and emerging discussions.

  • Compiling weekly digital engagement reports.

  • Supporting digital campaigns and online storytelling initiatives.

  • Assisting with creative partnerships involving artists, influencers and community organisations.

  • Coordinating campaign content and monitoring partner performance.

  • Supporting Greenpeace Africa's online community engagement strategy.


Tip: Candidates who actively use social media platforms and understand online communities will have a strong advantage. Include links to your portfolio or social media work if available.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and responding to comments across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn and YouTube.

  • Managing WhatsApp and email engagement.

  • Applying moderation guidelines and escalating sensitive issues where necessary.

  • Identifying online trends, misinformation and emerging discussions.

  • Compiling weekly digital engagement reports.

  • Supporting digital campaigns and online storytelling initiatives.

  • Assisting with creative partnerships involving artists, influencers and community organisations.

  • Coordinating campaign content and monitoring partner performance.

  • Supporting Greenpeace Africa's online community engagement strategy.


Tip: Candidates who actively use social media platforms and understand online communities will have a strong advantage. Include links to your portfolio or social media work if available.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Practical experience in digital campaigning and social media management.

  • Mentorship from Greenpeace Africa's digital communications team.

  • Training in community management and crisis response.

  • Exposure to creative collaborations with activists and content creators.

  • A formal internship certificate and professional reference upon successful completion.


Tip: If you have created social media campaigns, managed pages, edited videos or designed graphics using Canva or CapCut, include these examples in your CV or portfolio.

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What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Practical experience in digital campaigning and social media management.

  • Mentorship from Greenpeace Africa's digital communications team.

  • Training in community management and crisis response.

  • Exposure to creative collaborations with activists and content creators.

  • A formal internship certificate and professional reference upon successful completion.


Tip: If you have created social media campaigns, managed pages, edited videos or designed graphics using Canva or CapCut, include these examples in your CV or portfolio.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Practical experience in digital campaigning and social media management.

  • Mentorship from Greenpeace Africa's digital communications team.

  • Training in community management and crisis response.

  • Exposure to creative collaborations with activists and content creators.

  • A formal internship certificate and professional reference upon successful completion.


Tip: If you have created social media campaigns, managed pages, edited videos or designed graphics using Canva or CapCut, include these examples in your CV or portfolio.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Practical experience in digital campaigning and social media management.

  • Mentorship from Greenpeace Africa's digital communications team.

  • Training in community management and crisis response.

  • Exposure to creative collaborations with activists and content creators.

  • A formal internship certificate and professional reference upon successful completion.


Tip: If you have created social media campaigns, managed pages, edited videos or designed graphics using Canva or CapCut, include these examples in your CV or portfolio.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Supporting documents requested on the official Greenpeace Africa application page.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Education history.

  • Relevant digital marketing or social media experience.

  • Volunteer work or activism (if applicable).

  • Software skills such as Canva, CapCut and Microsoft Office.

  • Links to your portfolio or social media projects where applicable.


  • Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 15:03

  • Apply early — late applications will not be considered.

  • Click the Apply button — you will be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa application page where your application must be completed online.


Tip: Tailor your CV to highlight your communication skills, social media experience, creativity and passion for environmental or social impact campaigns.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Supporting documents requested on the official Greenpeace Africa application page.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Education history.

  • Relevant digital marketing or social media experience.

  • Volunteer work or activism (if applicable).

  • Software skills such as Canva, CapCut and Microsoft Office.

  • Links to your portfolio or social media projects where applicable.


  • Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 15:03

  • Apply early — late applications will not be considered.

  • Click the Apply button — you will be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa application page where your application must be completed online.


Tip: Tailor your CV to highlight your communication skills, social media experience, creativity and passion for environmental or social impact campaigns.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Supporting documents requested on the official Greenpeace Africa application page.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Education history.

  • Relevant digital marketing or social media experience.

  • Volunteer work or activism (if applicable).

  • Software skills such as Canva, CapCut and Microsoft Office.

  • Links to your portfolio or social media projects where applicable.


  • Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 15:03

  • Apply early — late applications will not be considered.

  • Click the Apply button — you will be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa application page where your application must be completed online.


Tip: Tailor your CV to highlight your communication skills, social media experience, creativity and passion for environmental or social impact campaigns.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV.

  • Supporting documents requested on the official Greenpeace Africa application page.


Ensure your CV includes:

  • Education history.

  • Relevant digital marketing or social media experience.

  • Volunteer work or activism (if applicable).

  • Software skills such as Canva, CapCut and Microsoft Office.

  • Links to your portfolio or social media projects where applicable.


  • Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 15:03

  • Apply early — late applications will not be considered.

  • Click the Apply button — you will be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa application page where your application must be completed online.


Tip: Tailor your CV to highlight your communication skills, social media experience, creativity and passion for environmental or social impact campaigns.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants should be recent graduates in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

Who can apply?

Recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals seeking digital communications experience within the non-profit sector are encouraged to apply.

Is experience required?

Professional experience is not mandatory, but knowledge of social media platforms and content creation tools such as Canva or CapCut is advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply button to be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa careers page and submit your application before 30 July 2026 at 15:03.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This internship provides valuable digital communications, community management and campaign experience that can support future careers in communications, marketing, media and the non-profit sector.


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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants should be recent graduates in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

Who can apply?

Recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals seeking digital communications experience within the non-profit sector are encouraged to apply.

Is experience required?

Professional experience is not mandatory, but knowledge of social media platforms and content creation tools such as Canva or CapCut is advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply button to be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa careers page and submit your application before 30 July 2026 at 15:03.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This internship provides valuable digital communications, community management and campaign experience that can support future careers in communications, marketing, media and the non-profit sector.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants should be recent graduates in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

Who can apply?

Recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals seeking digital communications experience within the non-profit sector are encouraged to apply.

Is experience required?

Professional experience is not mandatory, but knowledge of social media platforms and content creation tools such as Canva or CapCut is advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply button to be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa careers page and submit your application before 30 July 2026 at 15:03.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This internship provides valuable digital communications, community management and campaign experience that can support future careers in communications, marketing, media and the non-profit sector.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

Applicants should be recent graduates in Communications, Media, Politics, Social Sciences or a related field.

Who can apply?

Recent graduates, early-career activists and individuals seeking digital communications experience within the non-profit sector are encouraged to apply.

Is experience required?

Professional experience is not mandatory, but knowledge of social media platforms and content creation tools such as Canva or CapCut is advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply button to be redirected to the official Greenpeace Africa careers page and submit your application before 30 July 2026 at 15:03.

Is there career growth?

Yes. This internship provides valuable digital communications, community management and campaign experience that can support future careers in communications, marketing, media and the non-profit sector.


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Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify vacancy details and submit your application through the official Greenpeace Africa careers website.

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Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify vacancy details and submit your application through the official Greenpeace Africa careers website.

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Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify vacancy details and submit your application through the official Greenpeace Africa careers website.

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Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify vacancy details and submit your application through the official Greenpeace Africa careers website.

Spanisam is 100% free for job seekers, and no fees are allowed at any stage of the application process.

Any request for payment should be reported to us immediately.

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