YES Intern - People & Culture (P&C)

About the role

BDO offers 12-month fixed-term internship opportunities through its Youth Employment Service (YES) programme, based in Durban. The internship is in People & Culture (P&C) and is aimed at young South Africans who want to gain workplace experience and develop professional skills.

Required profile

Applicants must be unemployed and must not have completed a YES internship before. They should be available for a start on 1 October. The role suits confident communicators who can build positive working relationships, are self-motivated and able to work independently, highly organised with attention to detail, and eager to learn.

Required skills

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or Business Administration
• Strong written communication, including drafting professional emails
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Clear written and spoken English
• Administrative experience, such as coordinating tasks and keeping accurate records
• Office or administrative experience is an advantage (data capturing, information gathering, reporting, coordination)

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in a professional work environment
• Meaningful projects and mentorship from experienced leaders
• A collaborative, inclusive team and a growing professional network