HR Intern (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

A good HR team runs on good admin, and this retail distribution centre in Vanderbijlpark needs yours. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

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

What you'll actually do

  • Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • 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.
  • Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.

What you need

  • Neat, organised filing habits
  • Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)
  • Discreet with personal and medical information
  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel

Extra points for

  • Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act
  • Sage 300 People, PaySpace or another HR system
  • Any HR admin or internship experience

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book, a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you plus certified copies of your qualifications and academic record.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 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 Vanderbijlpark.

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

How to stand out

  • If you are a graduate, put your qualification, graduation year and any HR modules at the top of your CV.
  • Attach your full academic record; HR internships often filter on marks in labour law and HR modules.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationVanderbijlpark, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience1+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
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