Are you a highly motivated graduate with a strong academic record and a passion for people & organisational excellence? Do you want to kick-start your HR career inside a dynamic, research-driven environment? Then the Mintek Human Resources Internship is your stepping stone!
About Mintek
Mintek is South Africa’s national mineral research organisation and a global leader in innovation in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related fields.
We are committed to building a capable, future-ready workforce by providing development opportunities, internships and graduate programmes that allow you to grow and make a real contribution.
The Opportunity
We invite applications from suitably qualified and unemployed South African citizens for our Human Resources Intern position (Ref: MINTE_000372) located at our Randburg, Gauteng site.
The role is a structured internship designed to provide you with hands-on experience across key HR operational disciplines — recruitment, learning & development, compliance, and administrative support. You will work alongside seasoned HR professionals and learn in a high-performing, technology-driven research organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing – Key Responsibilities
As HR Intern, your core responsibilities will include:
- Administering the recruitment process, specifically for junior positions and talent pipeline initiatives: receiving applications, pre-screening candidates, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks and ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policy.
- Supporting the preparation and administration of employment contracts, new-joiner documentation, pre-employment occupational health assessments, and onboarding activities.
- Assisting with the learning & development/calendar process: registering delegates for training, preparing attendance registers and evaluation forms, tracking attendance, distributing training material and supporting skills-development reporting (SETA, BEE, EE, WSP/ATR).
- Supporting bursary administration – processing payments to tertiary institutions, maintaining learning records and preparing reports.
- Demonstrating professionalism at all times, acting in line with Mintek’s values and vision, and contributing to a culture of high performance.
Behavioural & Professional Competencies
To succeed in the role you should bring:
- A keen focus on HR operational excellence and process quality.
- Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and initiative.
- Ability to work proactively, to influence and persuade key stakeholders, and to operate with high integrity and confidentiality.
- Good interpersonal skills – able to liaise with recruiters, candidates, employees and trainers in a professional manner.
- Willingness to learn, adapt and grow within a technical research-driven organisational environment.
Minimum Requirements
- South African citizens only.
- An Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a closely relevant field (a Master’s qualification is considered advantageous).
- Unemployed graduates at the time of application (no prior full-time HR position).
- Demonstrated interest in HR and people development.
- Good proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong administrative competence.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks independently and in a team environment.
Remuneration & Contract Details
- Internship contract: Fixed-term (duration to be confirmed by Mintek).
- Remuneration: R186,180.00 per annum (market-related).
- Location: Randburg, Gauteng – applicants must be willing to travel to and/or relocate as required.
Why This Internship? What You’ll Gain
- Gain practical, high-value HR experience within one of South Africa’s major research organisations.
- Work alongside experienced HR professionals, in an environment committed to talent development and high performance culture.
- Build your HR skill-set: from recruitment to training administration to compliance and reporting. This is a well-rounded generalist HR internship.
- Enhance your future employability by gaining real workplace experience in a structured, professional programme.
- Benefit from a reputable organisation with strong values, inclusive workforce and meaningful contribution to innovation.
How to Apply
- Compile all your documents into one PDF file. Make sure each document is certified (if academic records, ID copies etc).
- In your application, include: an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified academic transcript, certified copy of your qualification certificate, and certified copy of your South African ID.
- Visit the Mintek Careers portal (www.mintek.co.za) or follow the listing reference: MINTE_000372.
- Submit your application before the closing date: 19 November 2025.
- Please note: Only South African citizens may apply and if you do not hear from us within one month of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Key Dates to Note
- Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025.
- Location: Randburg, Gauteng.
- Reference number for position: MINTE_000372.
Final Note
If you are a dedicated recent graduate ready to advance your HR career, this is your chance to join Mintek’s human resources team and contribute to an organisation that values innovation, talent development and operational excellence. Don’t miss out – submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding HR professional journey!