OOH Traffic Controller Intern

Company description

Publicis Groupe Africa has opened applications for Le Cubs 2027, its flagship 12-month internship programme designed to give young South African graduates meaningful workplace experience and an opportunity to build future-ready careers in the marketing and communications industry.

Starting in March 2027, successful applicants will join teams across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, gaining hands-on experience in disciplines including creativity, strategy, human resources, data, technology, AI, media and business support.

Le Cubs is designed to bridge the gap between tertiary education and the workplace, giving graduates the opportunity to move beyond theory, contribute to real work, learn from industry professionals and develop practical skills in a connected, collaborative environment.

Publicis Groupe Africa is one of the continent’s leading marketing and communications groups, home to agencies spanning media, creative, data and production. Our Connected Media practice brings strategy, planning, activation and measurement together in one integrated team, working with some of Africa’s most recognised brands. We invest in people, capability and craft, and we build careers, not just campaigns.

Overview

Out of Home is where brands meet people in the real world. In this role you will keep OOH campaigns moving – making sure the right artwork reaches the right site, on time and to spec – and learn how outdoor media is planned, booked and proven.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Coordinate artwork, material deadlines and specifications with creative agencies and media owners

• Track campaign flighting, site lists and installation dates in the traffic schedule

• Collect and file proof-of-flighting and compliance photos, and flag missing or incorrect sites

• Maintain accurate campaign records and trackers across multiple clients

• Support the team with supplier queries and campaign status updates
• Learn OOH planning and audit tools used by the team

Your 12-Month Learning Journey

• Month 1 – Foundations: Connected Media bootcamp, platform certifications and pod induction

• Months 2–4 – Rotation: short rotations across Strategy, Operations and Performance (about a week per discipline with a specialist)

• Months 5–10 – Seat: live placement in the home team with a named mentor and defined account responsibilities

• Months 10–12 – Absorption gate: assessment against the Connected Media JD and offer into a commercially approved role, where available

Who We Are Looking For

A highly organised, deadline-driven graduate who enjoys coordination and attention to detail, and is comfortable following up with many stakeholders at once.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant tertiary qualification (3-year degree or 3-year diploma) in the field listed below

• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Available for a 12-month, Johannesburg-based internship from March 2027

• A positive attitude, curiosity and a commitment to learning

• Preferred field of study: Marketing, media, advertising, communications, operations or a related field

Nice to have

• Interest in outdoor and digital out-of-home (DOOH) media

• Valid driver’s licence (desirable for occasional site checks)

Additional information

What We Offer

• A 12-month, structured internship with hands-on exposure to real client work

• A named mentor and buddy, plus rotations across the Connected Media model

• Platform certifications and learning through our internal academies

• A clear absorption gate into a commercially approved role, where available

Publicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including candidates with disabilities. Preference may be given to candidates in line with our Employment Equity objectives.