Diploma Internship: Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer. For over 40 years we’ve helped our customers create beautiful homes they love with an innovative range of quality products they can afford.

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment within a dynamic retail environment. Working alongside experienced Talent Acquisition professionals, you will support the end-to-end recruitment process, contribute to employer branding initiatives, and help deliver an exceptional candidate experience while building a strong foundation for a career in recruitment.

What you will love doing

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process across Contact Centre, Showroom, and Head Office vacancies.
• Assist with sourcing and screening candidates through various recruitment platforms and channels.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Support recruitment administration, including maintaining candidate records and updating recruitment systems.
• Assist with preparing recruitment reports and tracking key hiring metrics.
• Contribute to employer branding and talent attraction initiatives to build awareness of the homechoice employer brand.
• Support onboarding activities to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to employee.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience through professional and timely communication.
• Assist with recruitment projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to support business hiring needs.

What we will love about you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about people, eager to learn, and excited to begin a career in Human Resources.

You'll fit right in if you:

• Take initiative and proactively seek solutions.
• Are proactive and take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Have excellent organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities
• Enjoy engaging with people and building strong professional relationships.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn about recruitment best practices.
• Have a passion for identifying and connecting talent with opportunities.
• Pay close attention to detail and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Think critically and seek opportunities to improve processes and candidate experiences.
• Bring enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude to the team.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality.

What you'll need to do this role

• A completed Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Business Management, or a related field.
• A completed Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Business Management, Human Resource Management, or a related field.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.A strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Employer Branding.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a Talent Acquisition environment.

Additional Information

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain practical recruitment experience and launch a career in Talent Acquisition. During the programme, you will be exposed to various aspects of recruitment, talent sourcing, employer branding, candidate management, and onboarding, while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.