HR Intern

About this role

Atlas Finance is looking for motivated HR interns to join its human resources team. You will be placed at one of its branches and gain hands-on experience across several HR functions, with the Johannesburg branch listed as one of the placement options.

What you’ll do

• Help with recruitment, including advertising open positions and arranging interviews.
• Confirm applicant availability and keep interview scheduling on track.
• Upload and maintain employee documents, including warnings and counselling records.
• Keep employee records up to date on Sage 300 People, in personnel files and on the Digital Cabinet.
• Check and approve training registers uploaded on ESS.
• Support performance review admin and follow-up, plus HR reporting, surveys and basic data analysis.
• Answer HR questions from line managers and employees, and work with Payroll and other departments on employee information.

What you need

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Grade 12 (matric).
• A basic understanding of labour legislation and HR practices.
• Understanding of HR administration and recruitment processes.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advantageous: exposure to Sage 300 People.

Is this job for you?

This internship suits someone who is studying or has recently qualified in Human Resource Management and wants real workplace experience. You should be organised, keen to learn and comfortable working with people and paperwork.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate and your HR qualification or proof of study ready to upload.
• On your CV, point to any admin, records or Microsoft Office work, even from studies or part-time jobs.
• Describe any exposure you have had to recruitment, labour law or HR systems, and say which tools you have used.