Council for Geoscience (CGS): Human Resource Internship Programme 2025

Overall Job Purpose: To provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Business Unit. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide support by screening applications received.
• Assist with scheduling interviews.
• Assist with preparation of recruitment packs.
• Assist with conducting pre-employment screening.
• Assist with preparing onboarding documents. 
• Assisting with payroll, employee benefits, and other administrative tasks.
• Updating HR databases, maintaining employee files, and filing HR documents.
• Assist with organising events and meetings.
• Assist with learning and development activities.
• Assist with employee relations activities.
• Support internal HR projects (e.g., performance management and wellness programs).
• Work within the requirements of the prescribed work standards (i.e. ISO and international best practices).
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies.

Requirements:

• NQF Level 5 or  Higher in: Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development or equivalent qualification.
• No working experience required.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Knowledge of Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Knowledge of Employment Equity Act (EEA).
• Knowledge of Skills Development Act (SDA).

Skills and Competencies:

• Well organised and ability to prioritise own work.
• Meets deadlines.
• Report writing.
• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Computer literate (MS Office).
• Speak English at business fluency level.