Listing Reference: PRE250425-3
Listing Status: Applications Open
Position Summary
Company: Premier
Industry: Human Resources / FMCG
Job Category: Internship – Human Resources
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Contract Type: Internship (12 Months Fixed-Term)
Remuneration: Market-Related Stipend
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: 02 May 2025
Introduction
Are you passionate about building a career in Human Resources? Premier, a trusted name in South Africa’s FMCG sector, is offering a dynamic Human Resource Internship opportunity at their Durban site. This is a valuable 12-month work experience programme that will help you develop practical HR skills, gain professional exposure, and enhance your career prospects within a high-performance business environment.
Interns at Premier are seen as future assets, and you’ll be supported through mentorship and real-world project work to fast-track your HR expertise.
Job Description
The HR Intern will work closely with the Regional HR Manager and occasionally support national HR projects. You will gain valuable in-service experience across various HR disciplines while working across the KwaZulu-Natal region. Exposure will include core HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, employee movement management, learning and development administration, and broader organisational HR functions.
Key Focus Areas:
- HR Administration and system support (e.g., Dynamics 365, Graylink)
- Recruitment processes and onboarding procedures
- Management of employee movements and terminations
- Learning & Development support, including Moodle and other platforms
- Exposure to HR disciplines like Skills Development, Talent Management, and Industrial Relations
- Participating in organisational development initiatives and HR projects
This internship also offers the possibility of travel to different Premier business units for broader exposure.
Ideal Candidate
Premier seeks enthusiastic, committed, and career-driven individuals who are eager to gain hands-on HR experience.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
- Currently studying towards a National Diploma in Human Resource Management (final year)
- Must possess a Tertiary Institution Logbook specifying practical exposure requirements
- Valid driver’s license is advantageous but not mandatory
- Willingness to travel when necessary
Experience Requirements:
- No prior work experience is required (this is an entry-level internship)
Role Responsibility
As a Human Resource Intern, you will:
- Assist with HR operations administration and system capturing
- Participate in recruitment processes including interview coordination and onboarding
- Support employee exit processes and documentation
- Provide Learning & Development administrative support
- Engage with Talent Development and Skills Development planning processes
- Contribute to organisational and industrial relations projects
- Support internal HR reporting requirements
- Participate in HR projects that drive employee engagement and operational excellence
- Gain exposure to cross-functional HR initiatives across multiple sites
Skills and Attributes
Successful candidates should bring a strong learning attitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
Essential Skills and Attributes:
- Strong administrative skills
- Eagerness to learn and apply HR principles
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Reliable, organised, and committed to completing the 12-month programme
- Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Adaptability to new systems and platforms like Dynamics 365 and Moodle
- Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality
How to Apply
If you meet the minimum qualifications and are eager to launch your HR career, follow these steps:
- Prepare a professional and updated CV
- Attach certified copies of:
- Your Matric Certificate
- Current academic transcripts or proof of study
- Tertiary Institution Logbook (if available)
- Certified ID copy
- Submit your application through the official Premier careers page or via the advertised application link
Important Notes:
- Applications close on 02 May 2025
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Successful interns will need to complete the full 12-month programme and meet all logbook requirements
Conclusion
The Premier Human Resource Internship 2025 in Durban is the perfect platform for students ready to apply their academic knowledge in a practical HR environment. You’ll gain a 360-degree view of real-world HR operations, from recruitment and onboarding to training and industrial relations.
If you’re passionate about human resources and eager to work with one of South Africa’s most respected FMCG companies, apply today and start your professional journey with Premier!