IEC is offering HRD Internships 2023 for unemployed graduates

Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) invites applications from South African unemployed graduates to apply for 24 months Human Resources Development Internship Programme 2023.

Internship Application Closing Date : 19 December 2022

Internship Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the Internship programme of the Electoral Commission, a state institution established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.  The Electoral Commission is committed to promoting equity, especially for people with disabilities, hence they are encouraged to apply. The applicant must not have worked in the field of their specific study or been an Intern before.  

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP:  Corporate Services

National Office (Centurion)

Twenty-Four Months (24) contract at R9,104.00 per month 

If you are looking to start your human resource development [training] career in a pre-eminent election management body, then this might just be the role for you. We are currently looking for an intern to join our Corporate Services team. 

The Intern: Human Resources Development will contribute towards the efficient administration and co-ordination of human resource development [training] projects in the Organisation. The Intern reports to the Senior Admin Officer: Human Resources Development.

Key performance areas: A 24-month internship programme designed to provide recently qualified graduates with a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in a supportive environment, learning on-the-job and work experience. 

Exposure and training will be provided in the following areas where assistance is required:

§  Implementation of skills development programmes

§  Coordination of training programmes.

§  Organise and prepare training venues.

§  Interaction with clients/ service providers.

§  Assist with other initiatives in the division.

Assist with the following general administrative duties

§  Minute taking, report writing, preparing presentations, routine enquiries.

§  Compiling, distributing documents/packages to stakeholders and such tasks as required by supervisor.

§  Maintaining the filing system for the section.

§  Maintaining incoming and outgoing correspondence of the section

Basic requirements 

• Matric and a recognised 3-year tertiary Degree or National Diploma from an accredited tertiary institution in one of these fields: HRM/ HRD/ OD (a post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage).
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally.
• Computer literate, familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to learn to work with new software and applications.

It is preferred for the candidate to be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

The ideal candidate must have the following attributes

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team under supervision.
• Good time management.
• Confident in engaging with other role-players.
• Proactive.
• Dedication to the tasks at hand and willingness to work long hours, including weekends, when needed.
• Service driven.
• Good interpersonal skills.

How to apply

Click here to apply online for Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC): HR Internships 2023