YES Graduate HR Intern

Details

Closing Date 2026/08/10

Reference Number SHO260807-6

Job Title YES Graduate HR Intern

Job Type Internship

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town or City Centurion

Job Category Human Resources

About the role YES4Youth, in partnership with Checkers Gauteng North, is excited to offer a dynamic HR internship opportunity. Join one of South Africa's leading retail organisations and launch your HR career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This internship programme is designed to provide recent HR graduates with practical, hands-on experience while contributing meaningfully to the Checkers Gauteng North HR function.

What you bring ? A recently completed HR qualification or degree with no experience

? Strong written and verbal communication skills

? Excellent organisational and time management abilities

? Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

? Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping

? A professional, reliable, and trustworthy approach

? Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn in a retail environment

? Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team

? Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take on new challenges

? A genuine interest in human resources and people management

What you'll do* Assist with the onboarding and induction of new employees across multiple store locations

• Maintain and update HR documentation, employee records, and personnel files
• Support payroll, benefits, and leave administration processes
• Assist in coordinating employee training and development programmes
• Help implement HR policies and ensure employee compliance
• Support employee relations activities and address routine HR queries
• Contribute to HR projects and special initiatives as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations
• Assist with HR reporting and data analysis
• Support the recruitment and selection process, including job advertising, screening CVs, and scheduling interviews

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential Requirements:

• Recently completed HR qualification, degree, or equivalent HR qualification
• South African citizen
• Valid driver's license (preferred)
• Willing to travel within the Gauteng North region when required

Desired Qualities:

• Knowledge of South African employment law and labour regulations
• Experience with HR systems or HRIS platforms
• Customer-service oriented mindset
• Understanding of retail industry dynamics
• Strong work ethic and commitment to professional development
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hands-on HR experience in a leading retail organisation

• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals at Checkers

• Exposure to all key HR functions in a dynamic retail environment

• Competitive internship stipend

• Opportunities for professional skills development and training

• YES4Youth and Checkers are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Policy Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

Please take note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and all its subsidiaries and affiliates companies to process your personal information for the Company to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be used and/or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.

If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.