HR Intern (Graduate Programme)

This is a strong first step into HR at an university staffing office in Middelburg (MP). It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at an university staffing office in Middelburg (MP). Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
• Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
• Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
• Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
• Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
• Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
• Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.

• Neat, organised filing habits
• Discreet with personal and medical information
• Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely
• Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
• Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel

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

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

• If you are a graduate, put your qualification, graduation year and any HR modules at the top of your CV.
• In the interview, show you understand confidentiality with a clear example of how you would handle a sensitive file.