L'Oreal SA Corporate Affairs & Engagement Intern

Job Title: Corporate Affairs & Engagement Intern

Location: Woodmead, South Africa

Department: Corporate Affairs & Engagement

Reports to: Corporate Affairs & Engagement Manager

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Corporate Affairs & Engagement Intern (12 months contract) to join our dynamic team in South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to gain hands-on experience in corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs within a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Communication Initiatives: Assist in drafting press releases, newsletters, and internal communications. Help coordinate media monitoring and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support the planning and execution of stakeholder engagement activities, including events, meetings, and community outreach projects.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, policy developments, and stakeholder landscapes relevant to the business.
• Content Creation: Contribute to the creation of engaging content for social media, the company website, and internal platforms.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing corporate events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the Corporate Affairs team, including scheduling, document management, and database updates.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track and compile reports on media coverage, stakeholder feedback, and engagement outcomes.

Requirements

• Education: Recently completed a degree in Communications, Public Relations or Business Administration
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Social media savvy is a plus.
• Attributes: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the South African corporate, regulatory, and media landscape is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Exposure to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement
• Mentoring and learning opportunities with experienced professionals
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. We adhere to all local Labour Relations legislation.