Job: People Intern - Analytics

Company : The HEINEKEN Company; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a People Intern to support the People Analytics & Insights team. You will help maintain HR data, prepare reports, and learn how people insights shape business decisions.

This 18-month contract provides hands-on experience with HRIS, data testing, and process improvement for final-year students. Responsibilities include using Microsoft Office, basic reporting, testing tools, and collaborating with HR colleagues.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and comfort with numbers
• Exposure to data analytics, BI, or HR systems beneficial

Responsibilities

• Support HR data accuracy and reporting
• Assist with testing new tools and improving data processes
• Contribute to HR analytics to inform business decisions
• Maintain up-to-date and reliable people data
• Collaborate with the People Analytics & Insights team to learn systems and processes
• Manage time effectively and work well in a team
• Demonstrate SA citizenship

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Data familiarity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Analytics, Statistics or related field

Tools

HRIS basics

Job description

The People Intern will support the People Analytics & Insights team, and the broader People function in maintaining accurate HR data, preparing reports, and learning how people insights support business decisions. This role offers hands-on experience in data accuracy, HR systems (HRIS), and basic reporting and analytics. The intern will work closely with the team to test new tools, improve data processes, and ensure that people data is up to date and reliable. The purpose is to give practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study and have a prerequisite to have practical work experience to obtain their qualification. The successful candidate will be expected to enter an 18-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Computer literacy - Microsoft Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Sound communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable working with numbers and attention to detail
• Keen to learn about HR systems and how data supports people's processes
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, data entry, or basic reporting would be beneficial
• Interest in HR processes, technology, and analytics
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Ability to work in a team
• South African citizen

Qualifications

• Currently in the process of completing your bachelor's degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
• Exposure to and/or courses in data analytics, business intelligence, or HR systems will be advantageous

Hiring organization

The HEINEKEN Company

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa