📍 Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape
Contract Type: 6-Month Paid Internship
Company: Shoprite Group (ShopriteX – Rainmaker Media Division)
Looking to kickstart your digital marketing career at Africa’s largest retailer?
Rainmaker Media, the in-house agency of the Shoprite Group, is hiring a Digital Campaign Trainee on a fixed-term 6-month contract. This is a paid graduate opportunity designed to give you real corporate exposure in the fast-growing world of retail media and digital advertising.
If you’re passionate about digital marketing, analytics, and campaign management — this could be your big break.
About Rainmaker Media
Rainmaker Media reaches over 80% of South African shoppers through digital and physical media channels. With exclusive access to Africa’s largest retail audience, the team uses advanced data and analytics to deliver precision retail media solutions.
As a trainee, you’ll work on campaigns for brands like:
- Checkers
- Shoprite
- Checkers Sixty60
Role Purpose
The Digital Campaign Trainee supports the ad operations and campaign management teams in executing, monitoring, and optimizing digital campaigns.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
- Campaign setup and execution
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Reporting and dashboard building
- Budget tracking and invoicing
- Retail media operations
This is an end-to-end campaign management learning opportunity.
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What You’ll Learn
You’ll work across major advertising platforms including:
- Meta Ads
- TikTok Ads
- Google Ads
- Google Analytics
- DV360 & Google Ad Manager
- Looker Studio dashboards
You’ll also assist with:
✔ Retail media campaigns for suppliers
✔ Monitoring live campaigns
✔ Analyzing sales-rich data
✔ Sponsored product platform management
✔ Stakeholder communication
Minimum Requirements
✔ Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Media or related field (essential)
✔ Proficiency in MS Office (essential)
✔ Exposure to digital ad tools (advantageous)
✔ Understanding of media & marketing ecosystem
Key Skills They’re Looking For
- Passion for digital marketing
- Strong communication & storytelling skills
- Analytical mindset
- Organised and detail-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure
- Curious and eager to learn
If you’re proactive and ready to grow in a fast-paced environment — you’ll fit right in.
Employment Equity & Privacy
The Shoprite Group is committed to Employment Equity and building a diverse, inclusive workplace.
⚠ If you do not hear back within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Why You Should Apply
✔ Paid corporate internship
✔ Work with Africa’s largest retailer
✔ Learn top-tier digital advertising platforms
✔ Gain real retail media experience
✔ Strengthen your CV with major brand exposure
This opportunity is ideal for graduates looking to enter the digital marketing and media industry in 2026.
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