Internship Opportunity for Media and Digital Marketing Students

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Duration: 3–6 months (flexible)

Start Date: From July 2025

Unpaid Internship

Are you a student in Cape Town with a passion for marketing, communication, and intercultural collaboration? Gap Africa offers you a unique opportunity to gain work experience while making a social impact right in your own city!

About Gap Africa and Abang Africa Gap Africa and Abang Africa Travel are two travel organizations united under one roof, dedicated to promoting sustainable and ethical tourism. Abang Africa specializes in sustainable travel experiences, while Gap Africa focuses on impactful and responsible volunteering.For over a decade, we’ve championed cultural exchange and volunteer work. Our diverse team of local and international professionals creates a vibrant and inspiring work environment.

What Will You Do?

As a Marketing & Project Management intern, you’ll work on a variety of exciting projects:

Marketing & Content Creation 

• Manage and grow our Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook accounts. 
• Create creative content (posts, reels, vlogs), with opportunities to feature yourself.
• Develop and execute a social media campaign. Networking & Promotion 
• Write blogs and promotional texts about Cape Town and our projects.
• Maintain relationships with local organizations, accommodations, and internship providers.
• Contribute to campaigns for travel, group travel and volunteer programs.

Research & Planning 

• Conduct research on local activities, excursions, and social initiatives.
• Assist with project management and event planning.

What We Offer 

• An internship in Cape Town 
• Guidance from an experienced and flexible team and design department
• The chance to implement your ideas and make a tangible impact.
• A network of international volunteers and South African professionals.
• Exclusive discounts on adventurous trips to explore South Africa.

Who Are You?

• A student studying Marketing, Communications with an interest in tourism and travel. 
• Creative, proactive, and strong in organizational skills.
• Experienced in social media and content creation.
• Fluent in English
• Enthusiastic about being featured in content (photos/videos).
• Interested in travel, volunteer work, and culture.