Job: Learning and Development Intern

Company : MSFSA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

MSF Southern Africa (MSFSA) offers an internship focused on people operations support in Johannesburg. You will assist with onboarding new staff, help coordinate learning and development activities, and ensure records are accurately maintained.

Fluent English is required; a Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in HR or related field is preferred. No prior experience is required, and this internship provides hands-on exposure to HR basics within a humanitarian organization.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with strong written and spoken skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in HR or related field required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support staff onboarding
• Coordinate L&D activities
• Maintain records

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Southern Africa is a vital part of a global network of compassionate professionals dedicated to medical humanitarian work. Guided by medical ethics and a shared commitment to humanity, our teams—both small and large—deliver critical healthcare to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and exclusion from medical services. Operating in over 70 countries, MSF’s doctors, nurses, logisticians, and specialists not only provide care but also bear witness to the challenges faced by communities, raising awareness and advocating for change to address crises and healthcare inequities.

Responsibilities

• Support staff onboarding
• Coordinate L&D activities
• Maintain records

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus
• No prior experience required—just a strong desire to learn and contribute!

Hiring organization

MSFSA

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa