Marketing & Communications Internships in South Africa
- South Africa
- Cape Town
About Program
We’re excited to offer a wide range of communications internships and content writing internships with NGOs in Cape Town, South Africa. If you're interested in the fields of communications, journalism, or marketing, and are looking to get some practical work experience, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! (Many of our programs are available remotely, too!)
As an intern, you can work in a variety of areas; urban greening a eco-education, health education, social development, and nonprofit film and photography. Our internships are between 8 and 26 weeks, and we can tailor-make programs to suit yours specific skill set and desired learning outcomes. We'll offer guidance and assistance throughout your stay!
“Somehow the world has gotten bigger and smaller at the same time over the last six months. Things seem more complex, but the ability to have an impact now truly feels within my reach." - Ivy, United States, Creative Content and Copywriting Internship
Video and Photos
Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Neurodivergent Support
Accessibility Support
Impact
Sustainability
Ethical Impact
Program Highlights
- Get a valuable experience in areas such as content writing, creative writing, SEO, social media management, web management, and PR.
- Be part of an NGO or social enterprises, so you’ll also be making a difference on a grassroots level.
- Have the opportunity to work and live in the stunning and dynamic city of Cape Town.
- Be a large part of a small (and passionate!) team, which offers a great variety of opportunities.
- Enjoy personal match-making, so that you're ensured to be placed at the right organisation.
Popular Programs

Are you a passionate communicator looking for a chance to make a difference? Join the Communications Internship in South Africa and help support marginalized refugees in Cape Town. Get the chance to put into practice and enhance your excellent communication and writing skills assisting a nonprofit organization's important cause - establish sustainable support systems and provide skill development programs - to enable the refugees to become financially stable and healthy members of the society.

Be part of the Digital Marketing Internship in Cape Town with an environmental non-profit organization in Southern Africa which conducts environmental projects and spreading its green mission. Gain practical work experience in social media, community management, & digital marketing. Work alongside a passionate communications team and contribute to a worthy cause, public relations, & digital fundraising. Join this dynamic organization and make a difference using your passion for the environment.

Join a Gender-Based Violence Project Writing Internship and get the chance to hone writing skills while making a difference in the fight against gender based violence in South Africa. Help a nonprofit organization as you draft policy briefs, create funding proposals and reports, and write blog content. This organization has an impressive accomplishment of creating change through empowering guidance programs for victims and striving to break the abuse cycle by addressing cultural opinions.

Gain invaluable experiential learning with an exciting grassroots & fast-expanding organization while honing your writing skills as a Content Writing intern. Penda Photo Tours is working with a dedicated NGO to offer a unique opportunity through photography in Cape Town and thru remote internship. Believing photography impacts lives through meaningful non-profit projects & experiences, you will essentially contribute through online content creation, blog writing, and social media engagement.
Response from Roots Interns
Thank you so much for your kind review. You are very missed by both Penda and Greenpop, but we are excited to see what your future holds! Come back to Cape Town for a visit any time :)