Internship Public Relations

Applications are warmly invited for a Internship Public Relations role based in Zeerust. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Zeerust operation, and this Internship Public Relations position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the in-service training function and contribute to the wider North West business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Zeerust teams, and the new Internship Public Relations will feel that from the first week.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Zeerust also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the in-service training team in Zeerust have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Zeerust have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Zeerust team member.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Zeerust.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Zeerust colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the in-service training side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Your Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Zeerust office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Zeerust will be explained during the hiring process.

Key Outputs

• Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
• Network with internal and external stakeholders during projects
• Develop core workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and time management
• Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
• Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
• Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
• Maintain a workplace logbook in line with your institution’s requirements
• Build a professional portfolio of evidence for your qualification

What You’ll Need

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and adapt quickly
• Strong academic record in your chosen field
• Able to attend the placement location as scheduled, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Currently studying toward a recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.