SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING INTERN
Fixed-Term Internship: 6–12 Months
Commencement Date: Negotiable
Pretoria Chinese School, an independent institution committed to academic excellence, holistic development and cultural diversity, invites applications for the position of Social Media and Marketing Intern on a fixed-term basis of between 6 and 12 months.
We are looking for a creative, energetic and digitally confident individual who is passionate about social media, storytelling, photography, videography and marketing. The successful candidate will work closely with the school’s Marketing Committee and staff to promote the school, capture school life and assist in developing engaging content for our digital platforms.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in social media management, digital marketing, content creation and communications within a dynamic school environment.
Minimum Requirements:
The ideal candidate should:
- Be studying towards, or have completed, a qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or a related field.
- Have a genuine interest in social media, marketing and digital content creation.
- Have experience using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
- Have experience or a strong interest in photography and videography.
- Be comfortable creating short-form video content, including Reels and social media stories.
- Have basic knowledge of graphic design and content-creation tools such as Canva.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be creative, energetic, organised and able to work independently.
- Be comfortable interacting with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.
- Have an understanding of current social media trends and digital marketing practices.
- Previous experience managing a social media account, creating content for an organisation, school, business, club or personal portfolio will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assist with:
- Creating and scheduling engaging content for the school’s social media platforms.
- Photographing and recording school events, activities, student achievements and everyday school life.
- Creating short-form videos, Reels, stories and other digital content.
- Supporting the development and implementation of the school’s social media and marketing strategy.
- Working with the Marketing Committee to plan and develop content.
- Creating promotional material using Canva and other relevant digital platforms.
- Identifying opportunities to showcase the school’s academic, cultural, sporting and co-curricular programmes.
- Supporting the promotion of school events, Open Days, enrolment campaigns and other initiatives.
- Monitoring social media engagement and providing basic insights and feedback.
- Keeping up to date with emerging social media trends and suggesting new content ideas.
- Ensuring that all content complies with school policies relating to student privacy, consent, child protection and POPIA.
- Assisting with other marketing and communication projects as required.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Creative – able to develop fresh and engaging ideas.
- Digitally Confident – comfortable working across social media platforms and digital tools.
- People-Oriented – able to interact positively and professionally with students, staff and parents.
- Proactive – willing to identify opportunities and take initiative.
- Organised – able to plan content and meet deadlines.
- Current – interested in social media trends, digital marketing and emerging platforms.
- Professional – understands that all school communications must reflect the values and reputation of Pretoria Chinese School.
A portfolio of previous work is encouraged but not compulsory. Applicants may submit examples of social media posts, photography, videos, graphic designs, campaigns or other creative work they have produced.
Application Requirements:
Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter explaining their interest in the internship.
- A concise CV.
- Copies of relevant qualifications or proof of current study, where applicable.
- A portfolio or examples of previous creative, social media, photography, videography or marketing work, where available.
Applications must be emailed to:
vacancy@pretoriachineseschool.com
Closing Date: 20 October 2026
Pretoria Chinese School is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee an interview. Candidates not contacted should consider their application unsuccessful.
In line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), Pretoria Chinese School will take all reasonable measures to protect applicant information. By submitting an application, you acknowledge and accept that your information will be used for recruitment, selection and related reporting purposes.
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