Marketing Graduate Program

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
Hybrid
Entry level
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Two-year rotational graduate program focused on developing future marketing leaders within Mondelēz International’s Sub-Saharan Africa business. Participants will build marketing capabilities, demonstrate leadership, collaborate effectively, support brand growth, and achieve performance objectives. Candidates should be recent graduates with a marketing degree, strong academic performance, leadership evidence, technological aptitude, communication skills, agility, and a growth mindset.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.
More about this role
An exciting opportunity waits for you to join our Graduate Program (Taste the Future), which is a 2 Year Rotational Program. Your unique talents, skills and abilities will be showcased through this rotational leadership program as you partner with us to lead the future of snacking within the Sub-Saharan Africa Business Unit.
What you need to know about this position:
We are on a quest to find the next generation of young, innovative, and entrepreneurial leaders to join our rotational program in Human Resources:
Education / Certifications:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree/Equivalent in the following fields:
  • Marketing

Job specific requirements:
  • Recent graduates or;
  • Recent Graduates with a maximum of 1 year working experience
  • Over 60% academic average
  • Evidence of leadership commitments
  • Evidence of Growth Mindset/Agility
  • Technologically Savvy
  • Passionate about our Brands
  • Good with people interaction
  • Great communication skills
  • Goal-driven
  • Go-getter
  • Fast learner
  • A passion to achieve performance objectives
  • Ability to showcase exceptional work standards

Travel requirements:
As and When Required
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Graduate Program
Graduates
Early Careers

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing
  • Recent graduate or no more than one year of work experience
  • Academic average above 60%
  • Evidence of leadership commitments
  • Evidence of a growth mindset and agility
  • Technologically savvy
  • Passion for consumer brands
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Goal-driven and proactive approach
  • Fast learner
  • Passion for achieving performance objectives
  • Ability to demonstrate exceptional work standards

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions. This is positioned as a strong component of the U.S. package across multiple role types, with plan terms noted for verification.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides paid bonding time for primary and secondary caregivers, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Company materials specify a defined paid bonding period in the U.S., with additional birth-recovery leave where applicable.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription benefits, employee assistance, and other protections. The offering is described as broad, with multiple coverage options available.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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