Human Resources Talent & Culture Internship at Pearson

The purpose is to provide practical work experience to students who are in their last year of study and require In-Service Training in order to obtain their qualification, and/or those recently graduated but unemployed who require exposure in a work environment. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract commencing 01 February 2020 and terminating 31 January 2021.

Key Learning Areas include (but are not limited to): 

• Executing and assisting with sound recruitment and selection practices
• Involvement in  induction program for new employees
• Effective participation in Talent Management processes
• HR Administrative tasks
• Understanding and assisting with Employee Relations
• Service Delivery to all stakeholders

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

• Excellent academic record and in final year of obtaining tertiary qualification – diploma / degree in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Sound communication and presentation skills,
• Effective time management,
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities,
• Attention to detail,
• Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract. 

Prospective interns must submit the following:

• Covering letter / Letter of Motivation,
• A Curriculum Vitae,
• Certified academic record,
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate,
• A format for evaluation, required by the tertiary institution should you require in service training in order to complete your qualification
• Certified copy of Identity Document.