Overview
Communications Assistant Intern Jobs in Cape Town at Funda Wande
Purpose of Role
A key focus of this role will be organizing, updating, and restoring digital resources on the Funda Wande website. This internship is well-suited for a recent graduate who is passionate about education, digital media, and strategic communication, and who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
Objectives of Role
Website Content Management
Assist with a full audit of the current resources on the website CMS.
Tag all resources with appropriate attributes (language, grade, term, and type).
Replace outdated content with updated versions in collaboration with the Content Team.
Rename video files according to agreed naming protocols.
Upload and properly organize missing content files.
Archiving & Data Organisation
Archive historical news items and announcements into structured SharePoint folders.
Maintain naming conventions and metadata accuracy across platforms.
Project & Communication Support
Participate in project milestone check-ins and CMS training sessions.
Track and update progress using internal platforms such as Monday.com and Slack.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the content, IT, and video production teams.
Documentation, Administration and Handover
Contribute to the development of a final project report and documentation for handover.
Assist with daily administration duties
Experience and Qualifications
Alignment with the Funda Wande’s Vision, Mission & Values.
Have a minimum qualification of matric or Bachelor’s degree in communications, Media Studies, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
Must be a South African citizen.
Are between 18 and 34 years of age.
Have never held a full-time position before and preferably have not participated on a learnership or internship before.
Live within 50 kms from our offices/site, which is situated at Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory.
Are not currently in full time studies and able to attend this internship full time.
Are willing to be subjected to a credit and criminal check or any industry specific checks required for your job role.
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups and people with disabilities in accordance with the organisation employment equity plan.
Competencies
Passion for education and social impact work in South Africa.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
Organizational, Planning & Multiskilling.
Analytical & Problems Solving.
Confidence.
Empathy.
Professionalism.
Emotional intelligence.
Result Orientation.
Team Collaboration.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with Content Management Systems (WordPress, Drupal, etc.) is advantageous.
Basic knowledge of file tagging, metadata, and digital content organisation.
Proficient in Microsoft OKice and Google Workspace tools.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with SharePoint or Monday.com.
Video editing or file formatting familiarity.
Title: Communications Assistant Intern
Company: Funda Wande
Location: Cape Town
