VML South Africa is offering a range of internships for students and recent graduates in 2026. The programme covers creative, analytical and client-focused roles. No closing date or stipend details have been provided.
Internship Opportunities Across Multiple Disciplines
The company is seeking applicants for positions in social media management, data analysis, content creation, design, copywriting, client service and customer experience writing. These internships are open to those studying or recently qualified in fields such as marketing, communications, journalism, graphic design, data science and related areas.
Candidates are expected to be enthusiastic, organised and proactive, with a passion for creativity and communication. The company notes that it is looking for individuals who are interested in problem-solving and building strong professional relationships.
Requirements For Each Internship Role
Each internship has specific academic and portfolio requirements. For example, the Social Media Manager role is open to those with backgrounds in marketing, communications, media studies, digital marketing, public relations or creative brand communication. The Data Analyst position requires studies in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, marketing or economics.
Applicants for the Content Creator, Art Director, Copywriter and Designer internships must submit a portfolio. The content creator portfolio may include social media content, articles, videos, photography, digital campaigns, blog posts and academic or personal creative projects. For the Art Director role, a portfolio should demonstrate strong creative and visual-design ability, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop, as well as an understanding of design principles and typography.
Portfolio And Application Guidelines
Portfolios are a key part of the application for creative roles. Applicants are advised to select their strongest work, present it clearly and include short explanations where necessary. The company recommends that portfolios be free from spelling and formatting errors and relevant to the chosen internship.
For the Copywriter internship, the portfolio should include examples from different platforms such as social media posts, website copy, print advertisements, campaign concepts, headlines, scripts, blog posts and academic or personal writing projects. The company states that applicants should ensure their portfolio demonstrates both writing ability and original thinking.
General Candidate Qualities And Application Process
VML South Africa is looking for candidates who are “enthusiastic, organised, proactive, creative, interested in solving problems, able to build professional relationships, willing to learn, able to work collaboratively, passionate about bringing creative projects to life, interested in advertising, marketing, communications, design or data.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare an updated CV, copies of relevant qualifications, an academic record if requested, a short motivation or cover letter and any additional documents specified on the official application platform. Only documents listed on the official vacancy page should be treated as compulsory.
Remuneration And Programme Details
The company has not specified the stipend or salary for these internships. It is recommended that applicants confirm remuneration and employment conditions during the application or interview process. The duration of the internships is also not detailed, so candidates should consult the official vacancy listing for information on programme length and starting dates.
How To Apply For The Internships
No direct application link was provided in the available information. Prospective interns are advised to use VML South Africa’s official careers platform or refer to the original internship advertisement to submit their applications. The company is accepting applications for roles including Social Media Manager Intern, Data Analyst Intern, Content Creator Intern, Art Director Intern, Copywriter Intern, Designer Intern, Client Service Intern and CX Writer Intern.