CiVICUS: Human Resource Internship Programme 2025 / 2026

Under the overall guidance of the HR Officer, the HR Intern will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support to the human resource team. This will include, but not be limited to recruitment and selection, and general administration.

This role would suit a recent HR graduate at the beginning of their career, with strong digital/computer skills. The person will have a strong commitment to civil society, human rights, diversity, transparency, and equality.

Areas of Responsibilities & Key Activities:

• Publish job descriptions and adverts on the various recruitment platforms
• Ensure all approvals are received and filed for auditing purposes
• Screen applications and CVs according to the requirements provided for the role
• Support HR Officer in corresponding with applicants
• Support HR Officer in scheduling interviews
• Communicate Job vacancies internally
• Update and maintain the recruitment tracker
• Assist in capturing data on the ESS (new starters, changes, and leavers) and staff queries related to the system are timeously responded to.
• Support the HR Officer in saving all documentation necessary for monthly payroll processing.
• Assist in preparation for annual audits by ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and properly filed. Update the monthly organogram and upload to SharePoint Take meeting minutes when required Assist in sending US General Payslips to staff monthly
• Assist HR Officer with UIF Filing
• Support in uploading Invoices for payment processing
• The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.
• All staff will demonstrate CIVICUS values and principles in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources. Recruitment background is a Plus.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Proficiency in MS Office and internet applications Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and deadline‑driven.;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously;
• Exceptionally high level of attention to detail;
• High level of confidentiality.