Human Resources Intern

Minimum Qualification Required

•    Grade 12/Standard 10/NQF 4 
•    A degree or diploma in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or related fields

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

    Recruitment Support:
o    Assist in posting job openings on job boards and social media.
o    Screen resumes and applications.
o    Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
o    Participate in initial interview rounds, if required.
    Onboarding & Offboarding:
o    Support the onboarding process by preparing employee welcome kits and gathering necessary paperwork.
o    Ensure all new employee documentation is collected and accurately filed.
o    Assist in exit interview preparation and documentation.
    Employee Records Management:
o    Help maintain up-to-date employee records in the HR Information System (HRIS) or databases.
o    Organize and digitize physical employee files as needed.
o    Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
    HR Administration:
o    Assist in administering employee benefits, including answering basic questions about health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
o    Help with the coordination of company events and team-building activities.
o    Prepare HR-related reports and presentations as needed.
    Compliance:
o    Assist with ensuring that the company remains compliant with local labor laws and regulations.
o    Support audits by gathering and organizing required documentation.
    Other Duties:
o    Perform general office duties such as data entry, filing, and scanning.
o    Assist with any other HR-related tasks as assigned by the HR Manager or team.
 

Competencies Required

•    Excellent administration skills
•    Familiarity with business software such as Microsoft Office, especially Excel
•    A high level of confidentiality
•    Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
•    The flexibility and willingness to learn
•    To enjoy working with people
•    Tact and diplomacy
•    The ability to work as part of a team
•    The ability to work accurately, with attention to detail
•    Good judgment
•    Accountable
•    Self-disciplined
•    Self-motivated
•    Analytical
•    Results oriented
•    Reliable
•    Able to work under pressure
•    Good organisation skills
•    Ability to multitask

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Deadline to apply: 08 October 2024.

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