Internship: HR Administrator Opportunity at Discovery Sandton

Discovery is inviting applications for its Internship: HR Administrator opportunity within Discovery Central Services, based at Discovery Place in Sandton, Gauteng. This Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity is designed for individuals who have completed an N6 qualification in Human Resources at a TVET college and need practical workplace exposure to complement their studies. The internship offers a structured learning and development experience for candidates who want to build their knowledge of human resources administration within a professional corporate environment.

The HR Administrator intern will support the Business Partner and HR Generalist function by assisting with various human resources activities, including talent acquisition, employee administration, reporting, data capturing, filing and project coordination. Through these responsibilities, the successful candidate will gain practical insight into how HR departments manage employee information, support recruitment processes and coordinate internal projects and events. The opportunity aims to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application while helping the learner develop essential workplace competencies.

This Discovery HR Administrator internship in Sandton is suited to a detail-oriented, organised and service-driven individual who understands the importance of confidentiality and accuracy when handling human resources information. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, comfortable working with deadlines and able to collaborate with colleagues across different functions. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate initiative, sound time management and the ability to work systematically in a fast-paced environment while meeting service-level agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR team across various human resources functions.
• Assist with talent acquisition activities, helping the team coordinate recruitment-related administration and processes.
• Support general HR administration to ensure that employee information and documentation are managed accurately.
• Capture and update HR data in the relevant systems and records, ensuring information is complete and correct.
• Assist with preparing, organising and maintaining HR reports as required.
• Carry out filing duties and maintain an orderly system for HR documents and records.
• Handle HR correspondence and documentation carefully, exercising discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Assist with project administration and provide coordination support for HR-related projects.
• Support the planning and administration of HR projects, activities and internal events.
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and relevant stakeholders to support the efficient delivery of HR services.
• Follow established processes and procedures when completing administrative tasks.
• Complete assigned tasks within required timeframes and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain a systematic and organised approach to work to support accurate record-keeping and efficient administration.
• Contribute to service excellence by responding professionally to requests and supporting the needs of internal customers.
• Take initiative when managing assigned responsibilities and identify opportunities to improve task completion where appropriate.
• Apply knowledge gained through academic studies to practical HR activities and workplace responsibilities.
• Participate in the structured learning and development experience to build practical human resources knowledge and professional skills.

Requirements and Skills

• Matric certificate or Grade 12.
• Completed N6 qualification in Human Resources from a TVET college.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills.
• A strong commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to take initiative and approach responsibilities proactively.
• Process-driven and task-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling documents, data and administrative processes.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information and correspondence.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work systematically, methodically and in an orderly manner.
• Ability to meet strict service-level agreements and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to work productively in a fast-paced and pressured environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop practical HR administration capabilities.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with the wider HR team.

The Internship: HR Administrator opportunity at Discovery in Sandton, Gauteng, offers an important stepping stone for an N6 Human Resources graduate seeking practical experience in talent acquisition, HR administration, reporting, data capturing and project coordination. Through this Work-Integrated Learning opportunity within Discovery Central Services, the successful candidate can apply their theoretical knowledge, strengthen their administrative skills and gain exposure to professional HR processes. Discovery is an equal opportunities employer, and its approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during recruitment; applications from people with disabilities are actively encouraged. Interested candidates should review the official vacancy details and submit their applications through Discovery’s careers website.

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