People Team Graduate - Cape Town

Streets; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exposure to international client base

Career progression

Job summary

Streets seeks a dedicated People Team Graduate in Cape Town to support HR administration and data accuracy across UK and SA teams. You will help deliver processes, contracts, and reports via Teams, gaining exposure to cross-border practices.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in HR or related fields, excel at English communication, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail. The role offers growth within an international professional services firm, with development

Qualifications

• A degree in HR or a related discipline (psychology or law).
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Comfort collaborating remotely through video calls and Microsoft Teams.
• Proactive mindset and interest in improving processes and ways of working.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across UK and SA.
• Excellent organisational skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in HR administration or HR operations.
• Strong understanding of South African employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including changes to terms and conditions of employment.
• Maintain accurate employee records with data integrity and policy compliance.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and policies.
• Produce HR and recruitment reports for UK and SA teams.
• Complete compliance documentation, identity checks, and eligibility to work.
• Support recruitment by advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, and screening candidates.
• Contribute to HR projects, audits, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee-engagement activities and wider People team initiatives.

Skills

HR administration

MS Teams

English communication

Education

HR degree or related field (psychology or law)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

People Team Graduate – Cape Town

About Streets

Streets is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice with more than 33 offices across the UK and a growing team in South Africa. We combine the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice.

Our team supports a diverse client base, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups and family businesses to established companies and charities.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly created People Function as a People Team Graduate based in Cape Town. As our accountancy and business advisory firm continues to grow, we are investing in the People infrastructure and processes needed to support that journey.

Working within a collaborative People team that supports our UK and South African operations, you will work closely with colleagues across both locations—including our UK-based graduate—primarily through Microsoft Teams. You will play an important role in delivering a responsive, accurate and people-focused service across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional, efficient and accurate HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including changes to terms and conditions of employment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and applicable data-protection requirements.
• Prepare HR documentation, including employment contracts, offer letters and policies.
• Produce HR and recruitment reports, data extracts and management information for the UK and South African People teams.
• Complete and record statutory and compliance documentation, including identity, eligibility-to-work and certification checks, as applicable.
• Support the recruitment process by advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and assisting with screening and shortlisting.
• Contribute to HR projects, audits and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee-engagement activities and wider People team initiatives as required.

What We Need from You

• A degree in HR or a related discipline, such as psychology or law.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence collaborating remotely through video calls and Microsoft Teams.
• A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in improving processes and ways of working.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to build effective relationships across the UK and South Africa.
• Excellent organisational skills and close attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in HR administration or HR operations.
• A strong understanding of South African employment law.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to join a collaborative and progressive People team within a growing, forward-thinking firm.
• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Exposure to an international client base and cross-border operations.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Clear opportunities for learning and career progression.

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.