Kickstart Your Career in Marketing with Heineken
Are you a final-year student eager to gain hands-on marketing experience and work with one of the world’s leading beverage brands? Heineken South Africa is inviting applications for its Marketing Internship in Stellenbosch. This programme offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in brand management, campaign execution, consumer research, and cross-functional collaboration.
This 18-month fixed-term internship is designed for students who require practical workplace exposure to complete their tertiary qualification. It’s your chance to step into the fast-paced world of marketing and make your mark.
About the Internship
The Heineken Marketing Internship provides interns with exposure to all aspects of brand and marketing operations. By joining this programme, you will gain real-world experience that bridges classroom knowledge with practical application.
Key focus areas include:
- Building and executing marketing campaigns (digital, in-store, ATL/BTL)
- Supporting brand managers with project coordination and daily administrative tasks
- Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity
- Monitoring brand performance and preparing monthly dashboards and reports
- Assisting with product launches, promotions, and events
- Supporting social media and digital marketing initiatives, including content creation and reporting
- Collaborating with agencies, suppliers, and internal departments such as Sales, Trade Marketing, and Finance
Who Should Apply
This internship is open to South African students in their final year of study, pursuing a degree in:
- Marketing
- Brand Management
- Commerce
- Communication
- Digital Marketing
Ideal candidates are:
- Passionate about brands, creativity, and consumer behaviour
- Digitally savvy and up-to-date with social media trends
- Strong communicators with excellent written and verbal skills
- Self-starters who thrive in fast-paced environments
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel); knowledge of Canva, Adobe Suite, or data analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen/IRI) is advantageous
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
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Required Application Documents
Prospective interns must submit the following:
- Motivational letter expressing why you want to join Heineken
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified academic record
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Letter from your tertiary institution confirming that workplace exposure is required for qualification completion
- Proof of Excel proficiency or certification
- Logbook or evaluation format as required by your tertiary institution
Equal Opportunity Employer
Heineken Beverages South Africa is committed to inclusion and diversity. The company actively encourages candidates with disabilities to apply. Selection will also take into account the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the organisation. Applicants must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa.
How to Apply
To apply for the Heineken Marketing Internship 2025/2026, submit your application via the official Heineken careers portal:
Conclusion
The Heineken Marketing Internship in Stellenbosch is a golden opportunity for final-year students to gain professional experience, build essential skills, and grow within a globally recognized brand. If you are motivated, creative, and eager to kickstart your marketing career, this internship could be your first step toward success.
Prepare your documents, highlight your strengths, and apply to join a programme that offers practical learning, mentorship, and real-world exposure in one of South Africa’s leading companies.
