EMEA People/HR Internship

Oliver Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OLIVER South Africa is offering a 12‑month People/HR Internship within a fast‑paced, creative environment. You will gain hands‑on exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee records, HR administration, learning and development, and employee relations as part of a structured programme.

The role supports the People team, with mentorship and structured training. You will work across employee lifecycle tasks and contribute to engagement, wellbeing, and compliance activities within a dynamic agency

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
• Degree or National Diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with people at different levels.
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professionalism, integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Proactive, solution-focused and service-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Positive attitude, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Interest in working in a dynamic, collaborative, fast-paced creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, including job advertising and interview coordination.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and trackers.
• Provide general People administration support throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist with employment contracts and letters.
• Support learning and development initiatives.
• Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing activities.
• Handle employee queries with day-to-day support.
• Gain exposure to employee relations and SA labour legislation.
• Support reporting, data management and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with OLIVER's policies and People practices.
• Participate in People projects aligning with business objectives.
• Build relationships with staff, managers, stakeholders.
• Attend structured training and mentorship sessions.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organisation

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Creative problem solving

Education

HR degree/ND

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

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 Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

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.