Core Group Offers 12 Months of Marketing Experience With Mentorship and Live Campaigns
The Core Group Marketing Graduate Programme offers 12 months of hands-on experience for recent marketing graduates. Based in Sandton, Gauteng, the advertised contract combines practical campaign work with guidance from experienced marketing professionals.
The opportunity is in the iStore Head Office marketing team. It is distinct from Core Group’s sales graduate recruitment, so applicants should check that they open the Marketing Graduate vacancy before completing the form.
What the Core Group Marketing Graduate Programme offers
Graduates will work on real campaigns, brand activations and marketing projects. The programme provides exposure to brand strategy, campaign planning and the process of turning business objectives into customer-facing communication.
The advert also offers mentorship from marketing professionals. Participants can develop presentation and storytelling skills, data-visualisation techniques, insights communication and campaign messaging. Collaboration with the wider team creates exposure to trade marketing, digital marketing, social media and above-the-line activity.
Core Group represents technology brands, including Apple, DJI and Nintendo. This recruitment is by Core Group, not an announcement of direct employment by those brands. The advert does not publish a salary, stipend figure or guaranteed permanent position after the contract.
Who should apply?
The stated qualification is a BCom or equivalent degree in Marketing Management completed within the past three years. The employer seeks a strong academic record, academic recognition such as Golden Key membership or other awards, and evidence of leadership or community participation.
Applicants should be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. A clear interest in marketing strategy, brand development and digital communication is important. The advert names several South African universities as examples and uses a competitive academic selection standard.
The application form asks about degree results, awards, marketing-project presentations and practical experience across marketing channels. Examples from university projects, societies or other relevant activities may help candidates explain their experience accurately. Do not claim experience or awards that you do not hold.
Location and working arrangements
The vacancy is listed in Sandton. Its form asks about daily travel to Sandton or the Waterfront head office and willingness to relocate to Gauteng or the Western Cape. Applicants should confirm the actual placement with the recruitment team. Nothing in the advert establishes a remote-working arrangement or relocation funding.
The form also asks about work eligibility and citizenship. Answer these questions accurately; the presence of an option requesting sponsorship is not evidence that sponsorship will be provided.
Application preparation
Prepare an up-to-date CV, qualification information and a concise account of your academic achievements and marketing interests. The form asks for personal details, contact information and work-eligibility information. It also asks whether you are willing to complete a one-way video interview through Wamly.
Some graduation-year labels in the live form are inconsistent with the current year. Applicants should follow the official vacancy requirements and seek clarification from the employer rather than enter an incorrect year merely to fit a label.
How to apply
- Read the official Marketing Graduate advert.
- Open the matching application form and confirm the vacancy title.
- Complete the qualification, academic performance and screening sections accurately.
- Upload your CV and check all details before submission.
- Keep any confirmation supplied by the recruitment platform.
Deadline and screening
No closing date is stated in the official advert checked on 28 October 2026. The application form was available at verification, but the employer may change availability. Apply promptly after checking that the form remains open.
Core Group states that successful applications are subject to background checks, including criminal-record, credit, identity, matric and reference verification. An application acknowledgement does not mean that an offer has been made.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the programme?
The advertised marketing graduate experience lasts 12 months.
Does the programme include mentorship?
Yes. Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals are listed, alongside live campaign and project experience.
Is a stipend published?
No salary or stipend amount is stated in the official vacancy. Ask the employer about remuneration during the recruitment process.
Is this an Apple job?
No. The role is advertised by Core Group within its iStore Head Office marketing team. Brand exposure does not make the position a direct Apple appointment.
Before submitting
This programme may suit a recent marketing graduate with a strong academic record who wants practical exposure across several marketing channels. Match your evidence to the actual requirements and use only the official application route.
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Compare the separate Core Group sales graduate programme if your interests and qualification fit commercial work. Each vacancy has its own application form and selection requirements.
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