EMEA People/HR Internship

Oliver; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

OLIVER South Africa’s People Internship Programme offers a 12‑month experience across People functions within a fast‑paced, creative marketing environment in Johannesburg. You will work closely with the People team, gaining exposure to recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, engagement, learning and development, and employee relations.

The role emphasises structured coaching and mentorship, with a focus on building practical HR knowledge, skills and confidence to start a career in Human

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings and candidate communication.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and generate basic reports.
• Provide general People administration support across the employee lifecycle.
• Assist with employment contracts and documentation.
• Support learning and development initiatives and employee engagement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Degree in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role

EMEA People/HR Intern

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa (remote)

About the role

OLIVER South Africa’s People Internship Programme is a 12-month opportunity designed to provide practical experience across a range of People functions within a fast-paced, creative and marketing environment.

As a People Intern, you will work closely with the People team and gain hands‑on exposure to the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, People administration, employee engagement, learning and development, and employee relations. Through structured support, coaching and mentorship, you will build the practical knowledge, skills and confidence needed to begin a successful career in Human Resources.

At OLIVER, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are valued, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

What you’ll do

• Support recruitment activities, including job advertising, interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Assist with new-starter onboarding and employee offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, trackers and People documentation.
• Provide general People administration support throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Assist with employment contracts, employee letters and other relevant documentation.
• Support learning, training and development initiatives.
• Contribute to employee engagement, culture and wellbeing activities.
• Assist the People team with employee queries and day-to-day support.
• Gain exposure to employee relations processes and South African labour legislation.
• Support People reporting, data management and workforce-planning activities.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with OLIVER’s policies, procedures and People practices.
• Participate in People projects that support employee and business objectives.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, managers and stakeholders across the business.
• Attend structured training, coaching and mentorship sessions throughout the 12-month programme.
• Handle sensitive employee information with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

What you’ll bring

• A genuine interest in people and a desire to build a career in Human Resources.
• A relevant completed Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with people at different levels.
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Professionalism, integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive, solutions-focused and service-oriented approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A positive attitude, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
• An interest in working within a dynamic, collaborative and fast-paced creative environment.

Most importantly, you are curious, eager to take on new challenges and committed to developing the practical skills needed to grow within the People profession.

Our values shape everything we do

Be Ambitious to succeed

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

Our recruitment process does not employ artificial intelligence for selection. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgement.Candidate evaluation and selection are conducted without AI-supported screening or decision-making. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.