HR Clerk (Onboarding & Records) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Midrand, Gauteng
Internship
Posted 2 hours ago
Internship Human Resources
R9 250 – R12 000/month
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Job Description

A good HR team runs on good admin, and this head office people department in Midrand needs yours. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Midrand. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.
  • Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.
  • Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.
  • Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
  • Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.

What you need

  • Discreet with personal and medical information
  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level
  • Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)
  • Neat, organised filing habits
  • Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules

Helpful, not essential

  • Any HR admin or internship experience
  • Sage 300 People, PaySpace or another HR system

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copies of your qualifications and academic record, 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

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.
  • If you are a graduate, put your qualification, graduation year and any HR modules at the top of your CV.

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Job details
SalaryR9 250 – R12 000/month
Job TypeInternship
LocationMidrand, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience1+ years
Posted18 October 2026
Closing Date17 November 2026
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