SUMMARY:
People (HR) Intern
Location: Game Lodge – South Africa
Department: People / Human Resources
Reports to: People Manager / Lodge Manager
Job Purpose
To support the People (HR) department in delivering efficient and professional human resource administration and employee support services within the lodge. The intern will gain practical experience in hospitality HR operations, staff engagement, recruitment administration, and compliance with South African labour legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Onboarding
Assist with drafting job adverts and posting vacancies.
Screen CVs and schedule interviews.
Prepare onboarding documentation.
Coordinate induction programs for new employees.
Ensure employee files are accurate and compliant.
- HR Administration
Maintain personnel records and HR databases.
Assist with employment contracts and related documentation.
Capture and update leave records.
Support payroll preparation by submitting required documentation.
Ensure POPIA compliance when handling employee information.
- Employee Relations
Assist with employee queries.
Support disciplinary and grievance documentation.
Participate in staff engagement initiatives.
Assist with organizing training and development programs.
- Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with:
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Labour Relations Act (LRA)
Employment Equity Act (EEA)
Assist with Employment Equity reporting.
Support Skills Development and WSP/ATR submissions where applicable.
- General Lodge Support
Support lodge culture and values initiatives.
Assist with staff welfare coordination (uniforms, accommodation queries, etc.).
Provide administrative support to management when required.
Minimum RequirementsDiploma or Degree in:
Human Resource Management
Industrial Psychology
Business Administration
South African citizen (if required for SETA internship)
Valid driver’s license (advantageous)
Willingness to work in a remote lodge environment
Skills & CompetenciesStrong administrative and organisational skills
High level of confidentiality
Good communication skills (English essential; additional local languages advantageous)
Computer literate (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)
Understanding of South African labour legislation (basic knowledge)
Professional and approachable demeanour
Personal AttributesPassion for hospitality and people development
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced lodge environment
Culturally sensitive and team-oriented
Willing to live on-site (if required)
Learning OutcomesThe intern will gain exposure to:
Full HR cycle in hospitality
Recruitment and onboarding processes
Employee relations procedures
Labour law compliance in South Africa
Payroll administration basics
Employment Equity and Skills Development processes
POSITION INFO:
People (HR) Intern
Location: Game Lodge – South Africa
Department: People / Human Resources
Reports to: People Manager / Lodge Manager
Job Purpose
To support the People (HR) department in delivering efficient and professional human resource administration and employee support services within the lodge. The intern will gain practical experience in hospitality HR operations, staff engagement, recruitment administration, and compliance with South African labour legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Onboarding
Assist with drafting job adverts and posting vacancies.
Screen CVs and schedule interviews.
Prepare onboarding documentation.
Coordinate induction programs for new employees.
Ensure employee files are accurate and compliant.
- HR Administration
Maintain personnel records and HR databases.
Assist with employment contracts and related documentation.
Capture and update leave records.
Support payroll preparation by submitting required documentation.
Ensure POPIA compliance when handling employee information.
- Employee Relations
Assist with employee queries.
Support disciplinary and grievance documentation.
Participate in staff engagement initiatives.
Assist with organizing training and development programs.
- Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with:
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Labour Relations Act (LRA)
Employment Equity Act (EEA)
Assist with Employment Equity reporting.
Support Skills Development and WSP/ATR submissions where applicable.
- General Lodge Support
Support lodge culture and values initiatives.
Assist with staff welfare coordination (uniforms, accommodation queries, etc.).
Provide administrative support to management when required.
Minimum RequirementsDiploma or Degree in:
Human Resource Management
Industrial Psychology
Business Administration
South African citizen (if required for SETA internship)
Valid driver’s license (advantageous)
Willingness to work in a remote lodge environment
Skills & CompetenciesStrong administrative and organisational skills
High level of confidentiality
Good communication skills (English essential; additional local languages advantageous)
Computer literate (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)
Understanding of South African labour legislation (basic knowledge)
Professional and approachable demeanour
Personal AttributesPassion for hospitality and people development
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced lodge environment
Culturally sensitive and team-oriented
Willing to live on-site (if required)
Learning OutcomesThe intern will gain exposure to:
Full HR cycle in hospitality
Recruitment and onboarding processes
Employee relations procedures
Labour law compliance in South Africa
Payroll administration basics
Employment Equity and Skills Development processes
