L’Oréal South Africa is offering a dynamic 12-month HR Graduate Training Programme for 2025, giving you the opportunity to gain real-world experience and professional HR training in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 11 April 2025
Stipend: Market-related
Duration: 12 Months
Field: Human Resources / Business Administration
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:
- Human Resources Management
- Business Administration
- Industrial Psychology or related fields
- Have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Be detail-oriented, proactive, and a quick learner
- Be able to work independently and within a team
- (Advantageous) Have prior HR internship or admin experience
What You’ll Be Doing
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Post job ads, screen CVs, and assist with interview scheduling
- Communicate with applicants and support the hiring pipeline
Onboarding & New Hire Experience
- Prepare onboarding packs, coordinate orientation, and answer employee queries
HR Admin & Systems Support
- Update employee records, assist with HR reporting and daily data entries
Projects & People Analytics
- Support in executing training projects and wellness initiatives
- Collect and analyze HR data to assist in workforce planning and reporting
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Respond to employee queries and support internal communication efforts
- Contribute to staff surveys, feedback loops, and culture-building efforts
Not Qualified Yet? Here’s How to Qualify
If you’re still studying or lack HR experience, here are some top-rated online courses and short programs to consider:
- Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers – University of Minnesota (Coursera)
- HR Fundamentals – CIPD (LinkedIn Learning or FutureLearn)
- Labour Law and Employee Relations in South Africa – UCT GetSmarter
- Skills Academy – Offers affordable NQF-aligned HR Certificates and Diplomas
These courses are a great way to build the theoretical knowledge and practical insights needed to compete for internships at companies like L’Oréal, Nestlé, and Unilever.
Why Join L’Oréal?
- Work with one of the Top Employers in South Africa
- Gain mentorship from leading HR professionals
- Build your network across multiple departments
- Get hands-on experience with real projects that impact the business
- Learn from a company that values innovation, diversity, and sustainability
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the link below:
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