HR Clerk (Onboarding & Records)

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Epping, Western Cape
Internship
Posted 8 hours ago
Internship Human Resources
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Job Description

Help a hospital personnel office in Epping look after its people, one form and one query at a time. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.
  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.

You'll need

  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
  • Discreet with personal and medical information
  • Neat, organised filing habits
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

  • A clear route to HR officer after 12 to 24 months
  • Study support toward an HR qualification
  • Mentorship from a senior HR practitioner

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  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 10 working days.

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

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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
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience2+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date30 October 2026
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