HR Intern (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Human Resources
R7 500 – R9 750/month
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Job Description

Help a hospital personnel office in Mthatha look after its people, one form and one query at a time. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.
  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
  • Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.

What you need

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

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book plus a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  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 Mthatha.

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How to stand out

  • 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
SalaryR7 500 – R9 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMthatha, Eastern Cape
CategoryHuman Resources
ExperienceEntry level
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
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