Human Resource Internship (Recruitment)

About the role

OUTsurance is offering a 12-month fixed-term Human Resource internship in uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at recent graduates entering the HR sector. The internship sits within the Human Capital team's recruitment function, which works in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. It is a formal internship agreement, not a permanent contract, and is designed to give hands-on experience across the recruitment lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end advertising of vacancies across internal platforms and external job boards
• Sourcing talent through online professional channels such as LinkedIn
• Screening CVs against role requirements and creating shortlists
• Carrying out initial telephone screenings to assess candidate fit
• Coordinating interview logistics between candidates and department heads
• Preparing interview packs and managing recruitment documentation
• Maintaining recruitment trackers and internal databases
• Assisting with the administrative tasks of onboarding new employees

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, BCom Law, LLB, Business Management or a related field
• South African citizen aged 18 to 35
• Currently unemployed and has not taken part in an INSETA internship or learnership before
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Required skills

• Computer literacy
• High self-motivation

The internship typically carries a monthly stipend of around R5,000 to R8,000, depending on company policy. Successful completion often leads to junior HR, recruitment consultant or human capital administrator roles.