Description

Shoprite Group / Freshmark is hiring a People Team Intern based in Brackenfell, Western Cape.

This internship offers hands-on experience in human resources within a leading retail and distribution organisation.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to HR functions including recruitment, employee engagement, talent management, and HR data analysis.

As an entry-level internship, the People Team Intern will support the People Team in implementing HR projects that enhance workforce effectiveness and contribute to organisational success.

Reference Number: SHO260715-3

Job Type: Internship

Job Category: Human Resources

Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa

Closing Date: 22 July 2026

Responsibilities

Recruitment Administration

• Assist with the advertising of vacancies on internal and external platforms.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates.
• Compile interview packs and recruitment reports.
• Conduct reference checks where required.
• Assist with maintaining recruitment trackers and candidate databases.
• Monitor recruitment inboxes and respond to candidate queries.

Onboarding and Employee Administration

• Prepare onboarding documentation for new employees.
• Assist with employee induction and orientation processes.
• Ensure employee records are complete and accurately maintained.
• Capture and update employee information on HR systems.
• File and archive employee documentation in accordance with company standards.

HR Reporting and Analytics

• Assist with monthly HR reports and dashboards.
• Support Employment Equity reporting and workforce planning initiatives.
• Maintain organisational structures and employee data records.
• Assist in compiling statistics related to recruitment, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within HR systems.

Learning and Development Support

• Coordinate training bookings and training attendance records.
• Assist in tracking training interventions and compliance requirements.
• Prepare learning and development reports as required.
• Support trainees, graduates, and internship programmes.

Employee Relations Administration

• Assist with the preparation of disciplinary, grievance, and consultation documentation.
• Attend employee relations meetings for learning and administrative support purposes.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee information and sensitive documentation.

General People Team Support

• Provide administrative assistance to People Partners and People Delivery Specialists.
• Assist with calendar management.
• Assist with meeting coordination.
• Assist with minute-taking.
• Support special HR projects and initiatives.
• Assist with policy communication and employee engagement activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Requirements

• Degree in one of the following:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Labour Relations
  • Related qualification
• Must not have previously participated in a SETA accredited internship.
• No prior work experience required.
• Previous vacation work is advantageous.
• HR administration exposure is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Administrative skills.
• Data capturing.
• Reporting.
• Attention to detail.
• Record management.
• Computer literacy.
• MS Office applications.
• HR systems.
• Recruitment administration.
• HR reporting.
• Employee records management.
• Training coordination.
• Employee relations administration.

Behavioural Competencies

• Customer service orientation.
• Professionalism.
• Confidentiality.
• Integrity.
• Planning and organising.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Collaboration.
• Initiative.
• Willingness to learn.
• Adaptability.
• Problem-solving ability.

Other

This role is ideal for candidates seeking a foundational career step in Human Resource Management within a retail and distribution environment.

The internship offers exposure to:

• Recruitment.
• Employee engagement.
• Talent management.
• HR data analysis.
• HR processes.
• Compliance.
• Employee relations.
• Large-scale retail operations.