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Think again!\nQualifications & Experience\nN6 in Human Resources Management (completed)\nNo prior work experience required - this is an entry-level internship\nSkills Required\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)\nStrong data capturing and administration skills\nHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail\nKnowledge of applicable SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA)\nUnderstanding of confidentiality requirements and POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)\nUnderstanding of HR functions: recruitment, training, benefits, labour relations\nStrong numerical and analytical skills\nGood organisational and time management skills\nAbility to handle confidential information\nUnderstanding of Learning & Development processes (training coordination, skills development planning, tracking of learning interventions)\nKnowledge of Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act (SDA/SDLA), and basic understanding of SETA/WSP-ATR submission processes\nAbility to coordinate and schedule training sessions and maintain training records/registers\nFamiliarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or willingness to learn one\nAttributes Required\nCollaborative\nCreative energy\nHands on\nHave an opinion and voice it\nStrong communication skills\nStrong problem-solving skills\nEnthusiasm for learning and people development\nComfortable presenting to or facilitating small groups\nKey Responsibilities\nFiling\nScanning documents\nHR administration \nManagement of the onboarding process\nSupporting the HR team and business with employee queries\nHR systems administration (Axio, Intranet, The Hub, Greenhouse)\nPayroll administration (UI-19, confirmation of employment, IRP5, etc.)\nHR communication (new starter emails)\nAssistance with HR/L&D projects\nCoordinating training logistics (scheduling, venue/resource booking, attendee communication)\nMaintaining training records, registers, and the L&D training calendar\nAssisting with tracking of learning interventions and skills development plans\nSupporting preparation of SETA submissions (WSP/ATR)\nAssisting with L&D administration on the Learning Management System (LMS)\nSupporting coordination of onboarding-related training and induction sessions\nThis is an 18 month contract \n\nHigh Level: \nAt the Takealot Group, our Internship Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Internship program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.\nEvery selected Intern gains unique insights into the e-commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.\nYou’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.\n\nThe Environment:\ntakealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.\nWe have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.\nWe are short on ego and high on output.\nWe are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all.\nWe love what we do and what we are creating.\nLet’s talk about life @ Takealot Group\nThe power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.\nNo doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.\nMentorship Program: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.\nOnline Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.\nGood times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).\nHelp when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. \nFree parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).\nLike what you see? \nIf you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. 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