Position: Graphic Design Intern
Reference Number: R937A
Department: Corporate and Marketing Communications
Location: Cape Town (Parow Head Office)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Industry: Graduates / Internship
Salary: Market Related Stipend
Closing Date: 01 June 2026
The South African Medical Research Council is looking for a creative and motivated Graphic Design Intern to join its Corporate and Marketing Communications team in Cape Town.
About the Internship
This internship combines graphic design with science communication and institutional branding. The successful candidate will help transform health and research information into engaging visual content for campaigns, reports, social media, and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Design graphics for print and digital platforms
- Create:
- Social media graphics
- Infographics and data visualisations
- Reports and brochures
- Presentations
- Event branding materials
- Support awareness campaigns
- Participate in campaign brainstorming and planning
- Maintain organised design files and version control
- Ensure all designs follow SAMRC branding guidelines
- Maintain quality control and attention to detail
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
Design Knowledge
- Layout and composition
- Typography
- Colour theory
- Basic digital design for social media and web
Minimum Requirements
- 3-year Diploma in Graphic Design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong understanding of branding and layout design
- Portfolio showcasing your design work
Apply through the official SAMRC careers page: