HR Intern

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

HR exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is offering an HR Intern opportunity based in Sandton. You will gain hands-on experience across recruitment support, onboarding, HR record management and general administrative tasks.

Work with experienced HR professionals in a dynamic team, with exposure to both office-based and remote collaboration. This role is ideal for someone starting a career in HR and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong desire to learn and develop a career in Human Resources.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting job advertisements and screening candidate applications.
• Support onboarding process for new employees, including documentation and orientation logistics.
• Help maintain accurate and organized employee records in the HR system.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, such as scheduling meetings and preparing documents.
• Assist in coordinating HR events and employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and industry trends as required.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Education

HR/Business Admin degree or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting HR Intern opportunity within their progressive Human Resources department based in Sandton . This internship provides hands‑on experience across various HR functions, including recruitment support, employee onboarding assistance, HR record management, and general administrative tasks. You will work closely with experienced HR professionals, gaining valuable insights into the HR landscape. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic individual seeking to kick‑start their career in Human Resources and contribute to a dynamic team environment, with exposure to both office‑based and remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the posting of job advertisements and screening of candidate applications.
• Support the onboarding process for new employees, including documentation and orientation logistics.
• Help maintain accurate and organized employee records in the HR system.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, such as scheduling meetings and preparing documents.
• Assist in the coordination of HR events and employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and industry trends as required.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong desire to learn and develop a career in Human Resources.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Stipend provided for the duration of the internship.
• Valuable practical experience in a corporate HR setting.
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals.
• Exposure to diverse HR functions and business operations in Sandton . Potential for future employment opportunities based on performance.