YES Intern: HR Opportunity at TFG in Western Cape and Gauteng

TFG is offering a YES Intern: HR opportunity for graduates who want to start a career in human resources. The role is based on-site in Western Cape and Gauteng. It forms part of the Youth Employment Service programme and runs for 12 months. The focus is on structured HR work experience inside a fast-paced corporate environment. You gain exposure to real HR systems, processes, and business support functions.

This internship is designed for unemployed graduates who need practical experience to enter the HR field. You support multiple HR departments while learning how corporate HR operations work in practice.

About the YES Intern: HR Role

This role gives you hands-on exposure to HR administration and workflow processing. You work with HR teams across different functions and assist with daily operational tasks. The goal is to improve service delivery, maintain compliance, and support accurate HR processing.

You will work in a structured environment where deadlines, accuracy, and attention to detail matter.

Key Responsibilities

You will support HR teams across several core areas.

HR Administration Support

• Process employee records and HR documentation
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain accurate HR system data

Employee Relations Support

• Capture and organise employee relations cases
• Assist with disciplinary documentation
• Support case tracking and updates

Talent Acquisition Support

• Schedule interviews and coordinate recruitment communication
• Update candidate records and HR systems
• Assist with recruitment administration tasks

Learning and Development Support

• Coordinate training sessions and attendance registers
• Assist with training logistics and scheduling
• Support development programme administration

Performance and Transformation Support

• Assist with performance tracking administration
• Support transformation reporting and documentation
• Maintain HR compliance records

General HR Support

• Assist with employee engagement activities
• Support wellbeing, reward, and benefits administration
• Perform general HR office duties

Validation and Compliance Checks

• Review HR Connect workflows for accuracy
• Support data validation processes
• Assist with correcting system errors

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this YES Intern HR opportunity at TFG, you need:

Education

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field

Career Interest

• Strong interest in building a career in HR

Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Good Excel proficiency
• Ability to work with HR systems

Administrative Skills

• Ability to handle large volumes of data
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Clear written communication
• Professional interaction with staff and stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Strong customer service mindset
• Team-oriented approach
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Behavioural Competencies

This role requires professional conduct and consistency.

• Ethical behaviour and integrity
• Commitment to quality and compliance
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to plan and manage tasks
• Initiative and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to communicate clearly with different audiences
• Resilience under pressure

What You Gain From This Internship

This programme gives you practical HR experience inside a large retail organisation. You work on real systems and support real business processes.

You gain exposure to:

• HR workflow systems and data processing
• Recruitment and onboarding processes
• Employee relations administration
• Training coordination and HR logistics
• Performance and transformation tracking
• Corporate HR compliance standards

You also develop workplace discipline, communication skills, and confidence working in a structured environment.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Many HR graduates struggle to get experience after completing their studies. This programme helps bridge that gap. You gain real exposure to corporate HR operations instead of only theory.

You also build skills that employers value, including accuracy, system knowledge, and professional communication. This improves your chances of securing permanent HR roles in the future.

Apply here: YES Intern: HR