Job Ref #: (GSHRI09042025)
Industry: Human Resources
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Job Title: Temporary HR Intern  – Maternity Leave Relief (Temporary, 6-month Contract)

Duration: June 2025 – December 2025

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid 2:3)

Reports To: Head of HR

1. Genesis Analytics: A Quick Look

Genesis Analytics is an impact-driven consultancy with strong African roots and a global footprint spanning over 115 countries.   

We're all about:

• A deep understanding of the African context.   

• Bringing a global perspective to opportunities and challenges in Africa and other emerging markets.   

• Unlocking value for our clients and society.   

• Delivering impactful solutions and driving meaningful change.   

Our work focuses on supporting change in the "Young World" (Africa, the Middle East, South, and parts of Southeast Asia) through transitions like:   

• Economic reconfiguration for youth.   

• Ensuring youth health and well-being.   

• Enabling a just climate transition.   

We're committed to doing more than just economic consulting. We prioritise people and the planet. Our culture is built on strong values like openness, inclusivity, compassion, and respect. 

We operate across various industries (think financial services, health, climate finance, etc.) and partner with a range of clients in the public, private, and donor sectors.   

2. The Group Services Practice: What’s What

Here at Genesis Analytics, our HR team is part of the Group Services Practice. Group Services, in general, includes departments like Finance, IT, Marketing & Communications – basically, the teams that keep things running smoothly so our consultants can do their thing.   

Our HR team is crucial – we support the global organisation by managing the employee lifecycle and making sure Genesis Analytics is a great place to work.   

What we do:   

• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.   

• Oversee recruitment and selection.   

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding.   

• Handle employee relations.   

• Implement performance management.   

• Facilitate learning and development.   

• Administer employee benefits.   

• Ensure legal compliance.   

The Temporary HR Intern will be a key support player in all of this.   

Job Requirements

3. HR Intern: The Role

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in Human Resources. You'll support the HR team with various tasks and learn the ins and outs of HR in a professional setting.

4. What You'll Be Doing

As an HR Intern, your duties will include:

• Shadowing: Observing and learning from the HR Administrator to understand their daily tasks and responsibilities.

• Payroll and HRIS Systems: Learning and practising how all payroll and HRIS (Human Resources Information System) systems work.

• Payroll Input Processes: Learning and being involved in the processes in inputting payroll data.

• Leave Audits: Doing monthly leave audits between SAGE and Sage Intacct.

• Staff Lists and Organograms: Maintaining staff lists and preparing organograms monthly.

• Global Contracting: Learning about and creating various types of employment contracts

• Reports: Assisting in managing data for various reports, such as Quarterly STATS SA reporting requirements

• Employment Letters: Assisting with confirmation of employment letters.

• Invoices: Capturing invoices into Sage Intacct.

• HR Events/Travel: Planning any HR events and travel arrangements.

• Ad Hoc Projects and Data: Assisting with ad hoc projects and data management.

5. What You Need

• Experience: 1-2 years of previous experience in an HR environment is a definite requirement.

• Qualifications: A degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.

• Skills:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Organisational skills.

• Comfortable with data/numbers.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Google Business Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail and Calendar) would give you a head start, alternatively, the ability to learn this quickly.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Proactive and willing to learn.

6. What You'll Gain

This internship will provide you with valuable experience in a global professional HR environment. You'll develop your HR skills, learn about HR systems and processes, and gain practical experience in a leading consultancy.

7. How to Apply:

• Please follow the online application process on the Genesis career portal on our website and apply only via this platform.

• We cannot accept e-mailed CVs or other applications (for example, via LinkedIn or other job boards where we might advertise). We will only accept applications received via our ATS from the website career portal.

• To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, we will not discuss vacancies outside the formal application process, including before applicants submit their applications.

• Your application will be considered primarily for this role. If you are interested in multiple roles, please submit your application for each position.

• Once you have applied through our career portal, you will receive a system-generated confirmation email confirming that your application has been received.

• NOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents and attachments cannot exceed 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if they exceed 4MB combined.

• Communication will be limited to the shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive feedback on your application within three (3) weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Genesis Analytics reserves the right to cancel or not proceed with an appointment for any advertised role.

• All appointments will align with Genesis Analytics’ Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Policies.

• All applications and personal information will be treated confidentially in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (RSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (UK).