HR Intern (Graduate Programme)

This is a strong first step into HR at a hospital personnel office in Pietermaritzburg. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.
• Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
• Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
• Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
• Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
• Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
• Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.

• 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
• Neat, organised filing habits
• Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

• Sage 300 People, PaySpace or another HR system
• Minute-taking training
• Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act

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

• 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.