People Team Intern – Freshmark (Shoprite Group) | Brackenfell, Western Cape
📍 Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa
🏢 Company: Freshmark (Shoprite Group)
💼 Position: People Team Intern
📄 Job Type: Internship
📅 Closing Date: 22 July 2026
📂 Job Category: Human Resources
🌟 Launch Your HR Career with Shoprite Group
Freshmark, part of the Shoprite Group, is inviting applications for a People Team Intern to join its Human Resources department in Brackenfell, Western Cape. This internship is designed for recent graduates who are passionate about Human Resources and want to gain practical workplace experience within one of South Africa’s leading retail and distribution companies.
As a People Team Intern, you will work alongside experienced HR professionals and gain valuable exposure to recruitment, employee administration, onboarding, learning and development, HR reporting, employee relations, and various HR projects. This is an excellent opportunity to build practical skills while contributing to the success of a dynamic People Team.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Administration
- Assist with advertising vacancies on internal and external platforms.
- Schedule interviews and communicate with applicants.
- Prepare interview packs and recruitment reports.
- Conduct reference checks where required.
- Maintain recruitment trackers and candidate databases.
- Respond to recruitment-related queries via email.
Onboarding & Employee Administration
- Prepare onboarding documents for new employees.
- Assist with induction and orientation programmes.
- Capture and update employee information on HR systems.
- Maintain accurate employee records and files.
- Archive employee documentation according to company standards.
HR Reporting & Analytics
- Assist with monthly HR reports and dashboards.
- Support Employment Equity (EE) reporting.
- Maintain organisational structures and employee records.
- Compile HR statistics relating to recruitment, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data.
Learning & Development
- Coordinate training bookings and attendance registers.
- Monitor training interventions and compliance.
- Prepare learning and development reports.
- Support graduate, trainee, and internship programmes.
Employee Relations
- Assist with preparing disciplinary, grievance, and consultation documentation.
- Attend employee relations meetings for administrative support and learning.
- Handle confidential employee information professionally.
General HR Support
- Provide administrative support to People Partners and HR Specialists.
- Coordinate meetings, calendars, and take meeting minutes.
- Assist with employee engagement activities and HR projects.
- Communicate company policies where required.
- Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a completed qualification in one of the following:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Labour Relations
- Or a related qualification
Applicants must not have previously participated in a SETA-accredited internship programme.
📌 Experience
- No previous work experience is required.
- Previous vacation work or HR administration experience will be an advantage.
💼 Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Administrative skills
- Data capturing and reporting
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Record management
- Strong attention to detail
Behavioural Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Customer service orientation
- Planning and organisational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Initiative and willingness to learn
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving ability
🌱 Why Apply?
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical HR experience with one of South Africa’s largest employers. You’ll develop valuable skills in recruitment, employee administration, HR systems, compliance, reporting, and employee engagement while working in a supportive and professional environment.
If you’re a recent graduate looking to start your career in Human Resources, don’t miss this opportunity.
📅 Closing Date: 22 July 2026