Human Resources Internship at State Diamond Trader
About State Diamond Trader
The State Diamond Trader is a state-owned entity established in terms of Section 14 of the Diamonds Amendment Act, 29 of 2005. It is classified as a Schedule 3b entity of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Internship Opportunity
We invite self-motivated and suitably qualified graduates who wish to start their career through the below internship:
Department:
Human Resources Department
Position:
Human Resources Internship
Position Type:
2-Year Fixed Term Internship Programme Contract
Remuneration:
R180,000 Annual Total Guaranteed Package
Position Purpose
The Human Resources Intern is a graduate position whereby the intern will be trained for 6 months in human resources administration functions of the State Diamond Trader. After 6 months of training, the Intern will provide administration functions/support to the Human Resources Department.
Requirements
- NQF level 7 human resource management qualification.
- A graduate of not more than 3 years within South African higher education institutions.
Skills and Competences
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong ethics and integrity.
- Ability and sensitivity to handle confidential information.
- Ability to build relationships with other departments.
- Planning and organizing skills.
Key Accountabilities
During the first six (6) months of the contract, the Intern will be trained to execute the following accountabilities:
- Provide administration support in drafting human resource policies, programs, and strategies supporting the company and business objectives.
- Liaise with Management to evaluate jobs and formulate Job Descriptions and ensure they are reviewed annually.
- Provide administrative support for employee performance management.
- Provide administration support for the entity’s recruitment process.
- Collect information and capture monthly payroll changes.
- Update employee files monthly by ensuring that all personal documents are filed.
- Provide administration support for all training and development interventions.
- Complete and submit quarterly STATS SA reports.
- Liaise with State Diamond Trader’s SETA, the Mining Qualifications Authority on the Work Skills Plan implementation.
- Coordinate employee wellness activities.
- Provide administration support for security and facilities management.
- Assist the office receptionist in managing the front office desk.
How to Apply
Please use this link to apply:
Human Resources Management Internship
before 30 July 2025.
Enquiries
Contact the Human Resource Manager Mr. Nkosinathi Mabaso, Tel 011 334 2691 or nkosinathim@statediamondtrader.gov.za.
Closing Date
30 July 2025
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date. Information collected on submitted documents will be used for shortlisting purposes only.