Wild Impact invites applications from suitably qualified young South Africans for the WordPress & Digital Web Design Intern position based at andBeyond Bataleur House in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This opportunity is ideal for young people interested in website design, WordPress development and digital technology who want to gain practical workplace experience, mentorship and professional skills.
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R5,214.00 and gain hands-on experience in designing, building and maintaining WordPress websites. Applicants must meet the specified recruitment criteria, including the age and employment requirements. Interested candidates should submit their CV, a short cover letter and a link to their portfolio or examples of their work via email by 13 November 2026.
Position: WordPress & Digital Web Design Intern
Workplace: andBeyond Bataleur House, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Monthly Stipend: R5,214
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Introduction
Wild Impact is inviting applications from suitably qualified and motivated young South Africans for the position of WordPress & Digital Web Design Intern. The opportunity is based at andBeyond Bataleur House in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
This internship is ideal for a young person who is passionate about website design, digital technology and creative development. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to gain practical experience in designing, building, updating and maintaining WordPress websites while working alongside experienced designers and developers.
The position is particularly suitable for individuals who are starting their careers in web design and are looking to develop their technical abilities, improve their creative skills and gain professional experience in a working environment.
The internship will provide exposure to real website development projects, professional design processes and the opportunity to build a portfolio that can support future employment opportunities.
Successful candidates will receive mentorship, regular feedback and guidance from experienced team members throughout the placement.
Position Overview
The WordPress & Digital Web Design Intern will assist with various website design and development activities. The main focus will be on working with WordPress to create and improve websites while ensuring that they are visually appealing, functional, responsive and easy to navigate.
The successful candidate will work with different WordPress themes, plugins and page builders to support website development and maintenance.
The role will also involve working with website content, images, layouts, menus, forms and other digital elements. Attention to detail will be important to ensure that websites maintain a consistent corporate identity and follow the required brand guidelines.
This is a practical learning opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has an interest in technology and is willing to learn new digital skills.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed intern will be expected to assist with the following duties:
WordPress Website Design and Development
- Assist in designing and building websites using WordPress.
- Work with WordPress themes, page builders and child themes.
- Use website-building tools such as Elementor, Divi and Gutenberg blocks.
- Help create attractive, professional and user-friendly website layouts.
- Assist with improving existing websites and developing new website pages.
Website Content Management
- Create and edit website pages and blog posts.
- Update website menus, forms, images and other media content.
- Upload and organise website content through the WordPress dashboard.
- Ensure that published information is properly formatted and presented.
- Assist with keeping website content accurate and up to date.
Corporate Identity and Visual Design
- Maintain consistent corporate identity across website layouts.
- Ensure that colours, typography, images and page designs follow brand guidelines.
- Assist with selecting suitable images and visual elements.
- Help maintain a professional and consistent appearance across different website pages.
Website Maintenance and Security
- Install, configure and update WordPress plugins and themes.
- Assist with routine website maintenance.
- Help keep websites secure and up to date.
- Perform basic website troubleshooting.
- Support website backups, content updates and minor bug fixes.
Responsive Design and Website Performance
- Ensure that websites display correctly on computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Test website functionality across different browsers and devices.
- Assist with optimising images and website content to improve page-loading speed.
- Apply basic search engine optimisation (SEO) practices to website content.
Website Testing and Quality Assurance
- Test websites to identify broken links and functionality problems.
- Check website usability and navigation.
- Assist with testing website features before publication or launch.
- Report technical issues and support the process of resolving them.
Design and Team Collaboration
- Produce simple website wireframes and design mockups.
- Use design tools such as Figma, Canva or Adobe XD.
- Work with other team members on website-related projects.
- Accept feedback and make improvements where necessary.
- Complete assigned tasks within agreed deadlines.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Must be studying towards or have recently completed a qualification in Web Design, Information Technology (IT), Multimedia or a related field.
- Equivalent self-taught experience may also be considered.
- Basic working knowledge of WordPress, including the dashboard, themes, plugins and block editor.
- Foundational understanding of HTML and CSS.
- Good understanding of website layouts, colours, typography and visual presentation.
- Familiarity with responsive website design principles.
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- An interest in website development and digital design.
- Practical WordPress experience through personal projects, practice websites or previous work will be advantageous.
Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop their technical knowledge throughout the internship.
Advantageous Skills
The following skills and experience will be beneficial but are not listed as compulsory requirements:
- Experience using WordPress page builders such as Elementor, Divi, LearnPress or Beaver Builder.
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript or PHP.
- Understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) fundamentals.
- Experience using graphic design tools such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Canva.
- Basic knowledge of web hosting and domain management.
- Familiarity with website staging environments.
- Understanding of website accessibility standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Candidates who have created personal websites, practice projects or other digital design work are encouraged to include examples in their applications.
Personal Attributes and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback.
- Creativity and an interest in solving design problems.
- Ability to work independently when given guidance.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- A positive attitude towards learning and professional development.
What the Internship Offers
This opportunity provides practical exposure to the professional website design and development environment.
The successful candidate will gain experience in:
- Understanding how a WordPress website progresses from an initial brief to design, development, testing and launch.
- Working with professional website development processes.
- Learning about staging websites and basic version control.
- Understanding how to manage client feedback and make website improvements.
- Applying best practices in website performance, security and SEO.
- Working with project briefs and corporate brand guidelines.
- Developing practical website design and development skills.
- Building a professional portfolio using completed projects.
Additional benefits include:
- Mentorship and regular feedback from experienced team members.
- Potential consideration for a full-time or junior position for strong performers.
- A reference letter upon successful completion of the internship.
Recruitment Criteria
Applicants must meet the following recruitment requirements to be considered:
- Age: Must be youth aged 18–27, born after 1998.
- Race and nationality: Must be South African-born African, Coloured or Indian youth, as defined by the B-BBEE Act.
- Employment status: Must be unemployed at the time of placement.
- Education: Must be in possession of a Matric/Senior Certificate. A post-matric qualification will be advantageous where relevant to the position.
- Previous programme participation: Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme.
- Police clearance: SAPS police clearance is required for roles involving children or vulnerable groups.
Applicants should carefully check the recruitment criteria before submitting their applications to ensure that they meet the requirements.
Salary / Monthly Stipend
- The successful candidate will receive a monthly stipend of: R5,214.00 per month.
Location
The internship opportunity is based at:
- andBeyond Bataleur House, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Applicants should take the workplace location into consideration when applying.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates must submit the following documents:
- An updated CV.
- A short cover letter explaining their interest in the internship.
- A link to their portfolio or examples of previous work.
WordPress website projects are welcome. Applicants may also submit links to personal websites, practice websites or other relevant digital design projects.
Applications must be sent via email to:
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Email Subject Line: WordPress Design Intern Application
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Applicants should ensure that all required documents and portfolio links are included before submitting their applications.
Important Information for Applicants
This internship is intended for young people who are interested in developing careers in website design, WordPress development and digital technology.
Applicants do not necessarily need extensive professional experience, as the opportunity is designed to provide practical exposure and mentorship. However, a basic understanding of WordPress, HTML, CSS and website design will be important.
Candidates with personal or practice WordPress projects are encouraged to share their work as part of the application. A portfolio can help demonstrate creativity, technical understanding and an interest in website development.
Only candidates who meet the recruitment criteria should apply. Ensure that the email subject line is correctly written as WordPress Design Intern Application.
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.