HR Intern

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000789/SZ

Date posted:

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: HR Intern

Stipend: R8,350

Location: Johannesburg (Central)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
The HR Intern will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including
recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, data management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of HR
principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in both physical and digital formats.
Assist in the preparation of HR documents, including contracts, policies, and performance reviews.
Schedule and coordinate interviews, meetings, and training sessions.
Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
Manage the filing and archiving of HR documents.

Recruitment and Onboarding

Assist in posting job vacancies on various platforms and managing candidate applications.
Schedule interviews and follow up with candidates.
Support the onboarding process by preparing welcome kits, coordinating orientation sessions, and ensuring new hire paperwork is completed.
Assist in conducting background checks and reference checks.

Data Management and Reporting

Compile and analyse HR data for reporting purposes.
Track employee attendance, leave balances, and other key HR metrics.
Assist with payroll preparation by providing necessary employee data.
Generate regular and ad-hoc HR reports.

General Support

Provide support to the HR Team Leader/Manager and team as required.
Handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
Source volunteers for ad hoc events.
Assist with the coordination of internal communications related to HR matters.
Support HR in organising team-building activities, events, and training programs.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, or an equivalent qualification.
Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and labour laws.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) is an advantage.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills and Competencies

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organization: Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve HR-related issues.
Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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