HR Intern (Located in South Africa)

Please submit your resume in English.

To learn more about our team and office culture in Cape Town, South Africa visit the following links.

Careers Page: https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/cape-town

Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Location/KnowBe4-Cape-Town-Location-EI_IE969384.0,7_IL.8,17_IC2653748.htm

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowbe4/life/southafrica/

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Duration: 6 months

The HR Intern (South Africa) is responsible for providing comprehensive generalist support to the HR team while simultaneously managing office operations in our Cape Town location for a 6-month period. This includes supporting various human resources functions and other stakeholder functions aligned with our established company goals and objectives. In addition, the ideal candidate will take a hands-on approach in maintaining office efficiency by managing supplies, HR vendor relationships, coordinating culture events, and administrative tasks, while creating a collaborative and inclusive office environment. The position offers final year MBA HR students or recent graduates valuable exposure to both people management and operational responsibilities, serving as a foundation for their future successful career in human resources.

Responsibilities:

● Support employee relations by addressing basic inquiries

● Help administer benefits programs

● Assist with employee documentation

● Contribute to HR reporting and analytics

● Manage office and pantry supplies inventory

● Coordinate with HR vendors and service providers

● Maintain office equipment and coordinate repairs when necessary

● Help implement and maintain office policies and procedures

● Handle dispatches and official mails.

● Handling of logistical office needs including ordering of supplies, dealing with vendors and greeting visitors

● Provide operative and administrative support to the HR Director (International) and HR Operations Specialist (International) in HR Projects and throughout the employee lifecycle in a confidential and sensitive manner

● Coordinate cross-functional events, end of month lunch/dinners, staff birthdays, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Final Year MBA student with HR specialisation, or a recent graduate in MBA with HR Specialisation

● Previous internship in HR preferred, though not mandatory

● Must be available for 40 hours/week internship for 6 months duration

● Organizational and multitasking skills

● Excellent communication abilities

● Customer focused attitude

● Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills

● Basic knowledge of HR principles and practices

● Attention to detail

● Resourceful and proactive

● Willing to go the extra mile

● Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

● Familiarity with G-suite applications is preferred