Marketing Intern: Brand & Events

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

What will you do?

SA Retail Mass cluster offers a unique opportunity for young, enthusiastic and energetic persons from the designated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment.

 

The Marketing Intern: Brand, Events & Incentives will support the Brand and Events team in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, employee engagement initiatives, conferences, incentives, activations and brand projects. The internship offers an opportunity to gain practical marketing experience within a leading financial services organisation.

 

The learnership programme is aimed at matriculants and offers:

 

• A 12-month contract
• A monthly stipend
• On the job training and assessment
• Continuous coaching and mentoring

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification & experience 

• Matric

Qualification: Degree, National Diploma or Advanced Diploma in:

• Marketing   
• Communications
• Public Relations
• Brand Management
• Event Management
• Business Management

Knowledge and Skills Maintain work standards and quality verificationData Collection and AnalysisRecord keeping, filing and maintenance of databasesAdministration and processing of new and existing businessAdvertising DesignAdvertising Market ResearchAssist with production target achievementBrand DevelopmentBrand OrientationBrandingPersonal Attributes Plans and aligns - Contributing dependentlyCommunicates effectively - Contributing dependentlyAction orientated - Contributing dependentlyOptimises work processes - Contributing dependentlyBuild a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies Being resilient - Contributing dependentlyCustomer focus - Contributing dependentlyCollaborates - Contributing dependentlyCultivates innovation - Contributing dependentlyDrives results - Contributing dependentlyTurnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.