HR Assistant (Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Boksburg, Gauteng
Internship
Posted 1 day ago
Internship Human Resources
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Job Description

You'll keep staff files, contracts and HR admin in order at a hospital personnel office in Boksburg. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a hospital personnel office in Boksburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
  • Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
  • Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
  • Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.

What you need

  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
  • Discreet with personal and medical information
  • Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)
  • Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
  • Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely

Nice if you have

  • Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act
  • Minute-taking training
  • Any HR admin or internship experience

What's in it for you

  • Mentorship from a senior HR practitioner
  • Monthly internship stipend for graduate roles
  • Study support toward an HR qualification
  • A clear route to HR officer after 12 to 24 months

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Boksburg really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copies of your qualifications and academic record, certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Boksburg.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Attach your full academic record; HR internships often filter on marks in labour law and HR modules.
  • In the interview, show you understand confidentiality with a clear example of how you would handle a sensitive file.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeInternship
LocationBoksburg, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience3+ years
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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