Bergrivier Municipality: HR Internships 2023

Bergrivier Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for HR Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.

Internship Application Closing Date: 21 June 2023

Internship Location: Piketberg, Western Cape

Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.

Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately an hour’s drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements.

(Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to also apply.)

Job Requirements: The Local Government SETA (LGSETA) has set up a human resources internship programme to manage capacity building in municipalities

Interns will undergo practical experience and further training in human resources
The appointment will be valid for 12 months
Competence in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans / English / Xhosa – Writing, Reading and Speaking)
Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to give attention to detail
High level of responsibility
Basic knowledge of Human Resource Services
Report writing skills.

The following three qualifications will receive preference:

Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management
BA Degree in Industrial Psychology with Labour Relations
Advanced Diploma in Business & Information Administration

Key performance areas:

Assist with the implementation of the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations
Assist with labour relations, Personnel Administration, Occupational Health and Safety and Training and Development.

Salary: R 100 000.00 per annum Total cost to company
Date of acceptance: 01 July 2023 or as soon as possible
Enquiries: Mr D Boum eester at 022 913 6000 Mr W Rheeder at 022 913 6000

The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.

The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment. All applicants will be subjected to police clearance with the concent of the applicant.

Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.

Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.

In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.

Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process and where necessary, write a trade test.

The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirms that the information you have provide to us is true, correct and up to date.

Only applications within the Bergrivier municipal area (WC013) will be considered.

Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance agreement (where applicable) with the employer.

How to apply

A covering letter with at least two contactable references (managers, subordniates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 913 6000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) with certified copies of the necessary qualification, certificates , ID document, and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3 pages), (only one per application form), to reach the Municipal offices, Piketberg or mailed to P.O. Box 60, Piketberg 7320 for the attention of Mr D Boumeester (Human Resources Officer: Training and Development) by no later than the closing date.

NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 21 JUNE 2023 AT 16:00

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