Social Media Intern - Cape Town (Fixed Term)

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Drive the Party’s day-to-day interactions across the relevant social media channels

Please submit your application by 25 August 2026 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considered.

Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or a related field
• Experience in managing social media platforms (advantageous)
• Proficiency in Google Sheets or equivalent spreadsheet tools (advantageous)
• Understanding of online community management principles (advantageous)
• Understanding of Meta's Terms of Use and Community Standards (advantageous)
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills**:**

• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organisation
• Systematic, comprehensive and displaying attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking

Abilities**:**

• Work with large amounts of information in a systematic fashion under tight deadlines
• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and commitment:

• Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays, where necessary