Corporate HR Intern: Admin, Onboarding & Recruitment

Publicis Groupe; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa invites applications for Le Cubs 2027, a flagship 12-month HR internship programme designed to give graduates practical workplace experience in the marketing and communications industry.

Starting in March 2027, successful applicants will join teams across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, gaining hands-on exposure to HR administration, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations within a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• A completed relevant qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR administration, including maintaining employee records and HR databases.
• Support recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and candidate communications.
• Assist onboarding activities and documentation for new employees.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR communications.
• Assist with HR reporting, data collection and compliance documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Matric

HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Admin qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Publicis Groupe Africa invites applications for Le Cubs 2027, a flagship 12-month HR internship programme designed to give graduates practical workplace experience in the marketing and communications industry.

Starting in March 2027, successful applicants will join teams across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, gaining hands-on exposure to HR administration, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations within a corporate environment.