SGS Human Resources YES Internships (HR / Business Admin) Vacancy 2026
SGS
Services (SERVICES SETA)
Monthly stipend
Not stated
- Opportunity
- Internship
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- SETA
- Services SETA
- Posted
- 07 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
SGS is offering a valuable 12-month experiential learning program focused on Human Resources, specifically within Learning and Development, reporting, and administration. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical skills and workplace experience in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with various Learning and Development projects. This programme is designed to equip young South Africans with essential skills for the modern workplace.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have a Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- Must hold a National Diploma or degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
- Possession of a qualification or course in Data Analytics is required.
- Must be a South African citizen with a valid South African ID document.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
- Must currently be unemployed and have not previously participated in a YES Program.
- A clean criminal record is essential.
- Must be willing to relocate to Bryanston.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate fully in a 12-month experiential learning program.
- Focus on Learning and Development, reporting, and administrative tasks.
- Provide assistance with key Learning and Development projects.
What the Work Involves
This internship involves hands-on participation within the Human Resources department, specifically supporting Learning and Development initiatives. Day-to-day activities will include administrative tasks, data management, and the creation of reports, often utilising advanced computer literacy and tools like MS Office, particularly Excel for analytical spreadsheets.
You will be involved in researching information, potentially using AI tools, and will need to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, as you will be responsible for summarising and analysing information to contribute to projects. This is an office-based role where you will work alongside the HR team, contributing to the development and administration of crucial HR functions.
How to Apply
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This listing in context
What the 335 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live internships
- 72
- In Gauteng
- 38
- Closing within 7 days
- 6
68% of the 72 live internships we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live internships stay open for a median of 37 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 335 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 135 opportunities in Gauteng.
What you'll need to apply
Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
- A short motivation letter
What an internship actually is
An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.
What the work actually looks like
- You are placed in a specific unit under a named supervisor and given the unit's ordinary work, at a junior level.
- Most of the learning is by assignment rather than instruction: you are handed a real task, given the file, and expected to ask.
- Many programmes require a workplace report or a supervisor evaluation at the end, which is what your certificate of service is based on.
What you leave with
Documented work experience and a certificate of service — the thing that lets you answer "experience required" on the next application. No new qualification is awarded.
Where this leads next
Junior or entry-level post
Completing the internship and applying as an experienced candidate rather than a graduate.
Fixed-term contract post
Often the realistic next step in government, where permanent posts are advertised less frequently.
Permanent appointment
Competing successfully for an advertised post — internships rarely convert automatically.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.
About Services SETA & this sector
Services SETA is one of the largest SETAs, covering a broad services economy from marketing and HR to cleaning, real estate and hairdressing.
