Corporate Affairs and PR Internship at MTN Group

MTN Group invites ambitious graduates to join the Corporate Affairs and Public Relations function based at their corporate head office in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This high-impact internship opportunity is tailor-made for aspiring communications professionals eager to build a career in telecommunications and financial technology. The successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to strategic communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement across MTN Group Fintech and Mobile Money (MoMo), playing an active role in shaping positive brand narratives across the African continent.

Key Responsibilities

• Media Relations Support: Track daily news, monitor industry coverage regarding MTN Group Fintech and competitors, maintain active media contact databases, and draft press releases or media query responses under senior guidance.

• Content Creation & Digital PR: Draft, edit, and proofread corporate articles, employee newsletters, LinkedIn updates, and internal memos in alignment with MTN brand identity and corporate voice.

• Event Logistics & Stakeholder Relations: Assist in coordinating high-profile corporate engagements, executive briefing sessions, media roundtables, and sponsorship activations.

• Reputation & Regulatory Tracking: Observe news trends and regulatory announcements across African financial services markets, flagging emerging reputational risks to senior executives promptly.

• Corporate Social Investment (CSI): Support the end-to-end execution of flagship CSI initiatives such as 21 Days of Y'ello Care and Mandela Day, capturing impactful project photography and community success stories.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal compliance, legal, marketing, and product teams to gather essential information for strategic external messaging.

• Professional Development: Engage thoroughly in MTN's structured graduate development curriculum, completing scheduled evaluations, training workshops, and practical tasks.

Why Join the Company

MTN Group is Africa's leading telecommunications and fintech provider, delivering digital solutions that foster progress across emerging markets. Joining MTN as a Corporate Affairs Intern positions you at the pulse of digital banking innovation with MoMo, providing rare access to multi-market brand operations. Interns enjoy exposure to mentorship from veteran corporate communications leaders, access to comprehensive learning platforms, and a progressive corporate culture committed to diversity, youth empowerment, and technological transformation.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Showcase Media Literacy: Highlight any experience managing student publications, writing academic articles, or handling social media platforms. Emphasize your ability to synthesize complex technological and financial news into compelling narratives.

• Demonstrate Fintech Knowledge: Customise your application by mentioning specific MTN Group Fintech and MoMo developments across Africa. Showing that you understand current mobile payments trends demonstrates proactive commercial acumen.

• Emphasize Detail & Speed: PR environments require impeccable proofreading and fast turnarounds. Clearly state your proficiency in press briefing preparation, proofreading tools, and fast-paced project management on your CV.

Interview Preparation

Candidates selected for an interview should be prepared for targeted behavioural and technical scenario questions. Typical questions for this role include:

• "How would you approach handling an unexpected negative social media or press issue regarding digital financial services?"

• "Can you provide an example of how you simplify complex regulatory or technical information for an everyday audience?"

To hone your responses and boost your confidence before meeting the hiring panel, practice answering these questions directly using the YouthNextStep Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

Qualified graduates who meet the stated criteria must submit their applications directly through the official MTN careers portal. To submit your CV and academic transcripts, Click here to apply for this role.

• Completed or final-year Bachelor's degree or Honours degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or an equivalent qualification.

• No prior formal full-time work experience is required.

• A postgraduate qualification in communications, media studies, or a related field is advantageous.

• Previous vacation work, student media leadership, campus internships, or academic exposure in journalism, PR, or corporate communications is advantageous.

• Exceptional English verbal and written communication abilities.

• High proficiency in standard office suites and digital communication platforms.

• South African citizenship or valid work authorization.