Communications Assistant Intern

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• Replace outdated content with updated versions in collaboration with the Content Team.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.