The application deadline was 16 August 2026.
Publicis Groupe South Africa has opened applications for Le Cubs 2026, a 12-month internship programme in Johannesburg for graduates and early-career candidates with relevant tertiary qualifications. The current Publicis Groupe Internship 2026/2027 intake includes opportunities in project management, finance, creative design and out-of-home advertising. Interns will join agency teams working on real client and campaign activity while developing practical experience in the area that matches their qualification. The programme includes workplace learning, guidance from experienced team members and a monthly stipend, with the stipend amount to be confirmed by Talent Acquisition.
Publicis Groupe Internship Overview
- Programme: Le Cubs 2026
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Duration: 12 months
- Programme Start: 1 September 2026
- Funding: Monthly stipend; amount confirmed during recruitment
- Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
Available Internship Positions
- Project Manager / Project Management Intern
- Finance Intern
- Creative Designer / Art Director / Multimedia Designer Intern
- OOH Intern
Project Management Internship
The project management stream is suited to graduates whose studies connect with Marketing, Communications, Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. Interns in this area can expect exposure to the organisation of agency work, project coordination, timelines, meetings, follow-up activity and communication between teams. Agency projects often involve several departments working toward the same delivery date, so the placement can help a graduate understand how tasks move from planning into execution.
The internship may involve preparing schedules or trackers, assisting with project documentation, attending meetings and helping teams follow up on agreed actions. The programme is designed as practical workplace exposure, so the focus is on learning how professional agency teams coordinate work rather than only observing from the sidelines.
Finance Internship
The Finance Intern route is aimed at graduates with a three-year Degree or Diploma in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Science or a related field. The placement gives the intern an opportunity to see how finance supports an advertising and communications business. Depending on the work allocated by the team, this can include finance administration, supporting reporting processes, preparing documents and working with information linked to normal agency operations.
A finance graduate entering an agency environment can also gain useful context around how commercial activity, campaigns, suppliers, projects and client work connect with financial administration. The programme does not replace professional accounting training, but it provides an early-career setting where academic finance knowledge can be applied to business activity.
Creative and Design Internship
The creative stream accepts qualifications in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, Art Direction, Digital Design and related creative fields. The available titles include Creative Designer, Art Director and Multimedia Designer Intern. This route is relevant to graduates who want experience inside an agency creative team, where design work is developed in response to campaign and brand requirements.
Interns may support creative development, preparation of visual material and live project activity while learning how feedback, deadlines and collaboration shape professional creative work. The programme also gives participants exposure to the day-to-day rhythm of an agency, where designers often work alongside account, production, strategy and project teams.
OOH Internship
The Out-of-Home internship is open to graduates from fields such as Marketing, Media, Advertising, Communications, Operations or related studies. OOH work covers advertising that reaches audiences outside the home, and the internship offers exposure to the planning and operational side of this media environment. The role can involve coordination, documentation, schedules and support around campaigns or placements, depending on the team and project.
Minimum Requirements
- A completed three-year Degree or three-year Diploma relevant to the internship stream.
- Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Availability for the full Johannesburg-based programme.
- Willingness to learn and participate in professional agency work.
What the Programme Offers
- Hands-on exposure to live agency work.
- Guidance, mentorship and feedback from experienced team members.
- Experience working with cross-functional agency teams.
- Development of communication, prioritisation and collaboration skills.
- Exposure to campaign, project, finance, creative or OOH processes depending on placement.
- A monthly stipend.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the official Publicis Groupe careers platform. Open the Le Cubs internship vacancy and select the stream that matches your qualification and career direction.
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