HR Intern – HR Generalist with a focus on Learning & Development

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: HR Intern – HR Generalist with a focus on Learning & Development

Stipend: R5200.00

Location: Durban

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of the Role:
This opportunity is designed to give exposure to the full spectrum of HR, with an emphasis on Learning & Development (L&D). The intern will assist with projects that build employee capability, engagement, and performance, while also gaining hands-on experience in talent management, employee relations, and HR compliance.
Two weeks of every month will be dedicated to Learning & Development initiatives, ensuring consistent, deep exposure in this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning & Development (Core Focus – 2 weeks every month):
• Support the design, coordination, and rollout of training programs, workshops, and e-learning initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining training records, reporting, and compliance with the Workplace Skills
• Plan (WSP) & Annual Training Report (ATR).
• Help evaluate training effectiveness using feedback surveys and metrics.
• Support the onboarding program for new hires, ensuring alignment with Defy’s culture and values.
• Assist in compiling budgets and tracking training spend.

• Support HR projects such as Employment Equity planning, HR reporting, diversity & inclusion, and employee engagement surveys.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding activities, including drafting job adverts, screening applications, and induction support.
• Shadow HR Business Partners to learn about performance management, employee relations, and policy application.
• Contribute to HR communications and campaigns that promote HR initiatives.
• Provide administrative support across HR functions (contracts, employee data, compliance records).