Young graduates interested in building a career in marketing and communications within the financial sector now have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Absa Group.

The bank is currently recruiting a Graduate Intern: Marketing and Communication to join its team in Sandton, South Africa.

This internship provides an entry point for recent graduates who want to learn how communication and marketing strategies support financial services, particularly in the Advice and Investments business area.

The application deadline for this opportunity is 19 March 2026.

About Absa

With more than a century of history, Absa Group is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions. The organisation operates across several markets including Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

The bank provides a wide range of services such as personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, insurance, and wealth management. Absa positions itself as a proudly African group committed to driving innovation, growth, and financial inclusion across the continent.

Through its graduate programmes and internships, the bank aims to support the development of young professionals who will contribute to the future of Africa’s financial services sector.

Internship Overview

The Graduate Intern: Marketing and Communication role is designed for a recent graduate with an interest in marketing, communication, and financial services.

The successful candidate will support the Marketing and Communication function within the Advice and Investments division, helping develop and coordinate communication initiatives that improve customer understanding and support business priorities.

This position is structured as a 12-month fixed-term learnership agreement, giving the intern practical exposure to the professional environment while building core communication and marketing skills.

The role follows a hybrid working model, combining office and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will contribute to several areas within the marketing and communication team.

Communication Support

The role includes supporting internal and external communication initiatives such as:

Assisting with the development of communication plans aligned with Advice and Investments initiatives
Supporting internal messaging for advisors and frontline teams
Coordinating communication materials and helping gather stakeholder input
Assisting with approval processes and message alignment across teams

Marketing Support

The intern will also support marketing activities across the Advice and Investments portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting with the rollout of marketing campaigns and initiatives
Supporting content development through copywriting and research
Maintaining campaign schedules and content calendars
Coordinating communication tasks across multiple teams

Administrative and Project Support

In addition to communication work, the intern will help manage project-related tasks, including:

Tracking communication requests, timelines, and deliverables
Preparing reports, meeting notes, and project updates
Supporting procurement documentation and vendor management processes

Skills and Attributes

The position is suited to candidates who demonstrate strong communication abilities and an eagerness to learn.

Key attributes include:

Strong written communication skills
Interest in financial services, investments, and wealth management
Initiative and the ability to take ownership of tasks
Strong research and analytical abilities
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Familiarity with social media and digital communication principles

While design experience is not required, an understanding of digital communication platforms will be beneficial.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as:

Marketing
Communication or Corporate Communication
Media Studies
Public Relations
Journalism
Or a related field

Candidates must also be currently unemployed in order to qualify for the learnership programme.

What Interns Will Gain

This internship offers valuable exposure to marketing and communication within the financial services industry.

Participants can expect to gain:

Experience in communication planning within a professional banking environment
Practical exposure to marketing campaigns and stakeholder engagement
Skills in translating complex financial topics into clear, customer-friendly messaging
Hands-on involvement in projects, campaigns, and event coordination
Mentorship from experienced marketing and communication professionals

These experiences provide a strong foundation for future careers in financial communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or corporate communications.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Absa Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. In line with South Africa’s Employment Equity Act, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups whose appointments contribute to achieving equitable representation within the organisation.

Application Deadline

Interested candidates must submit their applications before:

19 March 2026

As the deadline is approaching quickly, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Launching a Career in Financial Communications

For graduates who want to combine marketing, storytelling, and financial services, this internship provides a practical pathway into the banking sector.

Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to real communication challenges, the Graduate Intern: Marketing and Communication role at Absa Group offers an opportunity to begin building a meaningful career while contributing to the future of Africa’s financial services landscape.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization that is offering this learnership. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

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