Human Resource and Talent- Intern
1 Life Insurance
2026/07/23   Gauteng


Job Ref #: OLI-1881
Industry: Human Resources
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 1
1Life is a licensed life insurer with the vision to transform and improve South African life insurance into a customer-friendly, service-orientated, educational and well-informed industry through changing our customers and staffs lives. 1Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of Clientele Limited.
Job Description

Purpose

The HR and Talent Intern provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team. This role offers hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR administration, while gaining practical exposure to HR best practices.

 

Key Responsibility Areas / duties

Talent Acquisition

Assist Talent Administrator with new employee onboarding process.
Assist Talent Advisors to book interview venues 
Assist Talent Administrator with new starts access cards.
Conduct employment reference checks
Assist the Talent team with project-related activities and ad hoc tasks as needed

 

Human Resources

Perform other administrative duties assigned by the HR team.
Assist HR Consultants with settling in interviews. 
Assist the HR team with project-related activities and ad hoc tasks as needed

 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely completion of recruitment administration.
Adherence to onboarding timelines.
Quality and accuracy of HR reports.
Participation in HR and Talent projects.
Stakeholder satisfaction and service delivery standards.

 

Core Competencies

Professionalism and integrity
Customer service orientation
Initiative and willingness to learn
Planning and organising
Problem-solving ability
Adaptability and resilience
Collaboration and teamwork
Attention to detail.

 

Knowledge and Skills

Basic understanding of HR principles and employment practices.
Good administrative and organisational skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.

Job Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential)

Certification in any HRIS (Advantageous)

HR or related Degree/Diploma (Essential)

Recent Graduate

Basic level competency in Microsoft Office

Strong verbal and written English communication

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*SAQA Accredited Equivalent - it is the onus of the applicant to provide 1Life and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. *Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) competency requirements: FAIS recognised qualifications / Regulatory Examinations / Class of Business Certification and / or CPD according to your DOFA (where applicable). As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified.