Human Resources Intern

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Hands-on training

Mentorship from HR professionals

Opportunity for future employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit offers an HR Intern opportunity to gain hands-on experience across recruitment, data management, and HR projects while working with a professional HR team.

You will support onboarding activities, maintain HR records, assist with training events, and learn HR policies in a real-world setting. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates pursuing a career in Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of HR principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks related to recruitment and onboarding.
• Help maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Support the HR team in organizing training sessions and employee events.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and industry trends.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.
• Learn and apply HR policies and procedures in daily tasks.

Skills

HR fundamentals

Recruitment support

Data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing or recently completed HR/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering a valuable learning opportunity for a motivated Human Resources Intern to gain hands‑on experience in Nelspruit. This internship program is designed to provide exposure to various HR functions, including recruitment support, employee data management, and HR project assistance. You will work closely with the HR team, contributing to daily operations while developing essential HR skills. This is an excellent entry‑level position for individuals passionate about pursuing a career in Human Resources and eager to learn within a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks related to recruitment and onboarding.
• Help maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Support the HR team in organizing training sessions and employee events.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and industry trends.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.
• Learn and apply HR policies and procedures in daily tasks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of HR principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to commit to the internship duration.

Benefits

• Stipend provided for the duration of the internship.
• Hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced HR professionals.
• Exposure to diverse HR functions and business operations.
• Potential for future employment based on performance.
• Opportunity to gain practical HR experience.