YES Graduate HR Intern
Shoprite Group of Companies · Centurion, Gauteng
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- YES4Youth, in partnership with Checkers Gauteng North, is excited to offer a dynamic HR internship opportunity. Join one of South Africa's leading retail organisations and launch your HR career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This internship programme is designed to provide recent HR graduates with practical, hands-on experience while contributing meaningfully to the Checkers Gauteng North HR function.
What you bring
- A recently completed HR qualification or degree with no experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
- A professional, reliable, and trustworthy approach
- Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn in a retail environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
- Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take on new challenges
- A genuine interest in human resources and people management
What you'll do
- Assist with the onboarding and induction of new employees across multiple store locations
- Maintain and update HR documentation, employee records, and personnel files
- Support payroll, benefits, and leave administration processes
- Assist in coordinating employee training and development programmes
- Help implement HR policies and ensure employee compliance
- Support employee relations activities and address routine HR queries
- Contribute to HR projects and special initiatives as assigned
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations
- Assist with HR reporting and data analysis
- Support the recruitment and selection process, including job advertising, screening CVs, and scheduling interviews
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential Requirements
- Recently completed HR qualification, degree, or equivalent HR qualification
- South African citizen
- Valid driver's license preferred
- Willing to travel within the Gauteng North region when required
Desired Qualities
- Knowledge of South African employment law and labour regulations
- Experience with HR systems or HRIS platforms
- Customer-service oriented mindset
- Understanding of retail industry dynamics
- Strong work ethic and commitment to professional development
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
WHAT WE OFFER
- Hands-on HR experience in a leading retail organisation
- Mentorship from experienced HR professionals at Checkers
- Exposure to all key HR functions in a dynamic retail environment
- Competitive internship stipend
- Opportunities for professional skills development and training
Closing Date
- 2026/08/10