Intern: Human Resources x 3 at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

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
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) 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).