Project Manager Intern

Company description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

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.

Overview

Add title: Project Manager Intern
Location: Cape Town
Reporting To: Business Unit Director

JOB PURPOSE

Digitas is looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Manager Intern to support the delivery of digital marketing, technology, and creative projects. This internship offers hands-on exposure to integrated campaign delivery, digital production, client service, and cross-functional collaboration within a leading digital agency environment.

The successful candidate will assist project managers in coordinating resources, tracking deliverables, managing timelines, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do everyday

Project Coordination

• Support project managers in the planning and execution of digital, social media, website, CRM, and campaign projects.
• Help coordinate project timelines, schedules, and deliverables.
• Track project progress and highlight risks or delays.
• Ensure project documentation is updated and maintained.

Resource Management

• Assist in scheduling internal teams including Strategy, Creative, Media, Data, Technology, and Client Service.
• Monitor workloads and support with resource allocation.
• Coordinate project status updates across teams.

Stakeholder Communication

• Attend project meetings and capture key actions and next steps.
• Distribute meeting notes and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Act as a liaison between project teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deadlines.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain project trackers, timelines, and project management tools.
• Update budgets, timelines, and status reports where required.
• Assist with project reporting and post-campaign reviews.
• Ensure all project files and assets are correctly stored and accessible.

Process & Quality Assurance

• Support quality control checks before project delivery.
• Ensure projects follow agency processes and workflows.
• Help identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in:
• Marketing
• Business Management
• Project Management
• Communications
• Digital Media
• Advertising
• Commerce
• Or a related field

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Curious and eager to learn.
• Highly organized and dependable.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Strong team player.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Passionate about digital marketing and innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Exposure to leading brands and digital campaigns.
• Experience working within a globally recognized agency network.
• Mentorship from experienced project and client service professionals.
• Practical experience in project management methodologies and agency operations.
• Opportunity to develop skills in digital delivery, stakeholder management, and resource planning.

WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF

• Microsoft Word

Additional information

COMPANY VALUES

TRUST

Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave. We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty

TALENT

This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Groupe is a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client’s business

TRANSFORMATION

True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Publicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV including a link to your portfolio if necessary. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.