Are you a strong communicator with a passion for writing, stakeholder engagement, and corporate messaging? Discovery, one of South Africa’s leading medical aid providers, is offering a Communications Analyst Internship.
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Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.
As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About the Discovery Communications Analyst Internship Programme
Discovery, one of South Africa’s leading medical aid providers, is offering a Communications Analyst Internship for motivated graduates or students currently pursuing a communications-related qualification.
This internship is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in corporate communication, content development, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting internal and external communications related to:
- Operational and product changes
- Legislative updates
- System and process improvements
Key Responsibilities
As a Communications Analyst Intern, your duties will include:
Consulting with internal stakeholders to gather content and communication requirements
Drafting clear, professional communication for various channels, including internal bulletins and external client notifications
Creating and updating forms, operational letters, and email templates
Maintaining the communications library, document index, and content on internal platforms and websites
Collaborating with marketing teams to brief content and manage delivery timelines
Organising and prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines
Candidate Profile: Skills and Attributes
To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A sharp eye for detail and accuracy in documentation
- Strong reporting and information consolidation capabilities
- Solid planning and organisational skills
- Ability to multitask and perform under pressure
- Proactive attitude and the ability to collaborate across teams
- Curiosity and a desire to probe deeper for accurate, high-quality output
- Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Minimum Requirements
- Matric certificate (Grade 12)
- A communications-related bachelor’s degree, or be actively studying toward one
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage but is not mandatory
Why Join Discovery?
This internship will give you a chance to work within a highly respected organisation that values innovation, teamwork, and meaningful communication. You’ll gain real-world experience and insights into how communication supports business operations, change management, and client engagement in the financial and healthcare industries.
HOW TO APPLY
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