Kickstart Your Career with TBWA\SA
Graduates seeking real-world experience in a dynamic, global brand now have a chance to grow with one of the world’s most recognised creative agencies.
TBWA\SA is launching its Young Professionals Programme 2026, designed to give recent graduates practical skills, mentorship, and exposure to multiple creative and business functions.
- Location: South Africa (various TBWA\SA offices)
- Application: Online
- Age Range: 18–35
- Eligibility: Recent graduate with a relevant degree or advanced diploma
Who Can Apply?
Candidates must be South African citizens and recent graduates in one of these fields:
- Human Resource Management – HR principles, labor practices, organizational skills
- Accounting or Financial Management – Excel proficiency, analytical skills, numbers-savvy
- Creative-Art Direction – Adobe Creative Suite, branding, visual storytelling
- Marketing – Marketing principles, communication, research, video/audio production
- Public Relations – Networking, media understanding, communication, creativity
- Creative – Copywriter – Multimedia familiarity, video/audio editing, strong writing
- Brand Research
- Client Services – Marketing Strategy
- Creative – Multimedia
This programme caters to both creative and business-focused graduates, offering hands-on exposure across multiple areas of the advertising and marketing industry.
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What You’ll Gain
- Practical, real-world experience working with a globally recognised brand
- Structured mentorship from industry experts
- Opportunities to work on real projects and campaigns
- Exposure to multiple disciplines, from creative to marketing and HR
- A strong foundation for future career growth in advertising, marketing, or business management
Required Documents
Ensure you submit all required documentation with your application:
- Matric Certificate
- ID Copy
- Qualification or Transcript
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications are online only:
Apply Online for the TBWA\SA Young Professionals Programme 2026
Make sure your CV and documents are up-to-date, clearly formatted, and relevant to the role you’re applying for.
Why This Programme Stands Out
- Works for graduates across creative, marketing, financial, and HR fields
- Emphasises hands-on learning, mentorship, and career growth
- Gives early-career professionals a direct path into a competitive industry
- Provides the opportunity to build a professional network in advertising and marketing
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Final Thoughts
The TBWA\SA Young Professionals Programme 2026 is a golden opportunity for recent graduates to launch their careers in advertising, marketing, HR, or finance.
With mentorship, practical project work, and exposure to a global brand, this programme is more than just an internship—it’s a career accelerator.
Apply online today and take the first step toward a rewarding professional journey with TBWA\SA.

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