Here’s your opportunity to start a career in the mining and quarrying industry by taking up an HR internship with Mintek in Randburg.
Start your HR career with Mintek! Mintek, South Africa’s leading mineral research organisation, is inviting applications for its Human Resource Internship Programme. This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in HR processes, recruitment, and training administration within a world-class research environment.
About the role
As an HR Intern at Mintek, you’ll play a key role in supporting HR operations and ensuring the smooth running of recruitment, onboarding, and training functions. You’ll gain valuable experience across multiple HR activities while contributing to the organisation’s talent management initiatives.
Remuneration: R186,180 per annum (market-related)
Key responsibilities
- Assist with the full recruitment process, including job posting, application tracking, and interview coordination.
- Conduct pre-screening, reference checks, and assist HR Business Partners (HRBPs) during interview briefings.
- Ensure candidate compliance with employment legislation and right-to-work requirements.
- Support the administration of new joiner documentation, employment contracts, and occupational health assessments.
- Assist with organising and tracking training sessions, managing attendance registers, and maintaining learning records.
- Provide administrative support for bursary programmes, including payment processing and reporting.
- Help consolidate data for SETA, BEE, EE, and Workplace Skills Plans (WSP/ATR) reporting.
Behavioural competencies
- Strong commitment to HR operational excellence.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
- Proactive, professional, and able to use influence to achieve HR goals.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
Why join Mintek?
This internship offers valuable exposure to HR practices within one of South Africa’s top research institutions. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to grow your career in Human Resources.
Applications close on 19 November 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your career with Mintek — apply now to be part of a team driving innovation and excellence in science and technology.