HR Internship – Retail Human Resources

About the role

Join the HR team at Prestige Cosmetics Group for a six‑month internship in Johannesburg. You will gain hands‑on experience in retail human resources, supporting recruitment, employee relations and HR administration while learning how HR contributes to a leading cosmetics retailer.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with posting vacancies, screening CVs and coordinating interview schedules.
• Support onboarding of new hires, preparing documentation and welcoming them to the company culture.
• Maintain HR records, prepare reports and ensure compliance with policies.
• Help organise employee engagement activities and track feedback.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams on performance evaluations and training sessions.

Required profile

• Matric (high school) certificate.
• At least three years experience in the cosmetics retail environment.
• Own transport to commute to the Johannesburg office.
• Makeup artistry or beauty certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Problem‑solving ability.
• Team‑player mindset.
• Customer‑focused perspective.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.