Wits Health Consortium: Human Resources Intern

Wits Health Consortium invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme for a period of 12 months (2024 /2025)

Position: Human Resources Intern (12 Months Contract)
Type: Permanent ☐ Fixed Term ☒ Temporary ☐
Main purpose of the job: To provide administrative support to the Human Resources team and assist with a wide range of Human Resources related activities and tasks.
Location: Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana
Closing date: 16 August 2024
Submit detailed CV to: [email protected]
Reference Number: HR Intern: 01

Key performance areas

  • Compile contract renewals, transfer/increase/promotion/retirement/change in working conditions letters, maternity leave agreements and certificates of service.
  • Collate all relevant month end input for HR and Payroll (i.e. timesheets, starter packs etc.)
  • Maintain all current HR databases, spreadsheets and records to ensure data integrity at all times.
  • Maintain personnel files to ensure the availability of information and data integrity at all times.
  • Update all records and files for audit purposes.
  • Process all employee terminations i.e. resignations, end of contract, non-renewal of contracts etc.
  • Assist the Human Resources Officers with recruitment activities i.e. screening applicants, scheduling interviews, preparing interview packs, qualification checks, reference checks etc.
  • Prepare regret letters for all short-listed candidates.
  • Assist and resolve queries relating to recruitment offers and employment contracts.
  • Ensure that probation appraisals are done and assist with post probation interviews.
  • Generate all required HR administration within deadlines.

Required minimum education and training
Human Resources Degree/ Diploma

Required minimum work experience
A minimum of one year working experience in a Human Resources Generalist role will be advantageous.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Good attention to details.
  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and multitask.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills.
  • Ability to exercise discretion, work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Must have a high level of customer service orientation and the ability to adapt in a consistently changing environment.

Closing Date: 16 August 2024

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to [email protected].

The subject heading of the email must read HR Intern:01. Please include the following documentation:

  • A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
  • A detailed CV

The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.