HR Intern (Graduate Programme) – Immediate Start

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Rustenburg, North West
Contract
Posted 55 min ago
Contract Human Resources
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Job Description

You'll keep staff files, contracts and HR admin in order at a municipal human resources unit in Rustenburg. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is a municipal human resources unit on the Rustenburg side of North West. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.
  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
  • Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
  • Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.

You'll need

  • Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely
  • Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)
  • Neat, organised filing habits
  • Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you, certified copies of your qualifications and academic record plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

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How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationRustenburg, North West
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience3+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date21 November 2026
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