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HR Clerk (Onboarding & Records)

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Pretoria West, Gauteng

Internship

Posted 2 hours ago

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Job Description

A good HR team runs on good admin, and this municipal human resources unit in Pretoria West needs yours. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.

You'll need

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copies of your qualifications and academic record plus a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Before you hit apply

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