Colgate-Palmolive: Graduate Trainee

ByRainbow Time

Colgate-Palmolive is calling on unemployed graduates in South Africa to apply for their 2025 Graduate Training Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your future with a leading brand! Make sure to apply and take the first step towards your career.

Position: Graduate Trainee

Job Number: #168211

Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

JOB PURPOSE

A graduate program for a recent HR graduate to grow and develop skills & competencies across the various functions of HR in an FMCG environment such as Talent Acquisition/Management,, Learning and Development and Compensation and Benefits, Culture and change management.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the Talent Requisition process
  • Support with Internal Documentation preparation for a broad range of Employee Relation’s Communication
  • Effective Coordination and management of the Onboarding Program
  • Support the execution of the Career Development agenda 
  • Aid with SOX Audit preparation
  • Aid with BBBEE annual certification  preparation
  • Assist the BBBEE and Skills Development teams.
  • Support and coordinate the execution of the annual  learning and development calendar.
  • Coordinate activities related to effective running of the the learnership program
  • Assist in organizing training and attending to other training administration
  • Assist in administration duties for the Compensation and Benefits team
  • Ensuring personnel records are maintained, updated and accurate and that the records are kept secure and confidential.
  • Support with miscellaneous orientation and guidance to internal stakeholders when necessary 
  • Work with the HRBP’s on Culture related initiatives
  • Attend other HR duties as and when required.
  • Lead employee engagement activities.
  • Review and regularly develop / customize HR reports & metrics to suit business needs
  • Support and coordinate activities related to management of  the Graduate Program

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

  • Minimum B.Com Degree / Honors s preferable in
    • Human Resources
    • Industrial Psychology
    • Law
  • Prior working experience
  • Possess analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Numerate with good attention to detail
  • Result-focused with strong leadership, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong implementation/team building /collaboration and  project management skills
  • Ability to work well under time pressure
  • Proactive and Willing to learn


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

How To Apply

Apply Here: Graduate Trainee