Applications Open for the Joburg City Theatres Marketing Internship Programme

Applications Open for the Joburg City Theatres Marketing Internship Programme. Joburg City Theatres is contributing towards skills development by providing recent graduates an opportunity to intern at Joburg City Theatres. The Company is providing opportunities to gain work experience in the theatre environment. Joburg City Theatres is therefore inviting unemployed graduates, throughout South Africa, to apply for our internship programme.
INTERNSHIP REFERENCE : APR/04/2026

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
  

Qualification/s:

• Digital Marketing,
• Communications or Social Media Marketing.

Key learning areas/ Responsibilities.

• Assisting in the development of fresh, innovative ideas for stage productions.
• Supporting creative meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Attending rehearsals and meetings to understand how creative decisions are
• implemented.
• Helping ensure that creative outputs meet high standards and resonate with audiences.
• Develop social media content plans and do compelling content for social media.
• Researching trends, audience preferences, and creative techniques to inform ideas.
• Observing and learning from the Creative Team during key production phases.
• Capture behind-the-scenes moments, rehearsals, and live performances.
• Contribute fresh, imaginative ideas for promoting shows and engaging audiences.
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions in a professional and friendly manner.
• Interact with followers to build a sense of community and excitement around productions
• Creative & Visual Skills.
• Basic graphic design (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express) for creating visually appealing posts.
• Photography and videography skills to capture rehearsals, backstage moments, and
• performances.
• Storytelling ability to craft engaging narratives around productions, cast, and crew.

Requirements:

• Be between the ages of 18 -35 years
• Be a South Africa citizen.
• Be a student who need Experiential Training.
• Have studied at a recognized institution of higher learning in South Africa.

Successful candidates will be appointed on a 12-month internship contract. An all-inclusive monthly stipend of R 6094.25 will be paid.

Note:

• This vacancy is open to both internal JCT employees and external applicants.
• JCT offers a market-related salary based on qualifications and experience.
• JCT is an equal opportunity employer.
• Preference will be given to candidates who will promote representativity in line with JCT’s Employment Equity targets.

Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Subject to Further Checks, Including:

• Qualification verification
• Criminal background check
• Employment history verification
• Where applicable, psychometric assessments may be conducted.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and the evaluation results must be
• attached to the application.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified copies of their qualifications and the Identity documents not longer than three months. They should quote the relevant reference number to the email address mentioned below:

Mr. Thomas Sadiki General Manager: Human Resources , Joburg City Theatres,
jobapplications2@joburgtheatre.com
Enquiries: (011) 877 6859/6931

Closing Date: Tuesday 12th of May 2026.

Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.