Intern: Human Resources

Job Title                       :           Intern: Human Resources x3

Position Status            :           24 months Fixed Term

Stipend                         :           R 13 000, 00 Per Month

Location                       :           Pretoria: Head Office

Reporting Line             :           Manager: Human Resources

Overall Job Purpose   :       To provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Business Unit. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment

• Provide support by screening applications received.
• Assist with scheduling interviews.
• Assist with preparation of recruitment packs.
• Assist with conducting pre-employment screening.
• Assist with preparing onboarding documents. 

Administration

• Assisting with payroll, employee benefits, and other administrative tasks.
• Updating HR databases, maintaining employee files, and filing HR documents.
• Assist with organising events and meetings.

Learning and Development

• Assist with learning and development activities.

Employee Relations

• Assist with employee relations activities.

Project Implementation/Project Management

• Support internal HR projects (e.g., performance management and wellness programs).

Quality Assurance

• Work within the requirements of the prescribed work standards (i.e. ISO and international best practices).
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Well organised and ability to prioritise own work.
• Meets deadlines.
• Report writing.
• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Computer literate (MS Office).
• Speak English at business fluency level.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• NQF Level 5 in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development or equivalent qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• No working experience required.
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Knowledge of Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Knowledge of Employment Equity Act (EEA).
• Knowledge of Skills Development Act (SDA).

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 23 May 2025