Looking for a job that lets you work with people and learn about hiring?
Aspen Pharmacare is looking for fresh graduates in South Africa to join their team as a Talent Acquisition Intern in Johannesburg North. In this temporary internship, you’ll help find, interview, and bring new talent into a big global medicine company. If you love talking to people, studying how companies grow, and want a hands‑on taste of the HR world, this is a great place to start.
What the Internship Is All About
- Title: Talent Acquisition Intern
- Location: JHB North, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Type: Temporary internship for recent graduates
- Salary: Market related
- Employment Equity Position: Yes – the company values diversity and inclusion
Aspen is a worldwide pharmacy firm that creates affordable, quality medicines. They have about 9,100 employees in more than 50 countries. The company offers a lively, innovative atmosphere where you can grow and learn a lot.
The Role You’ll Play
As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will work right alongside Aspen’s hiring team. Your main job is to support the whole hiring cycle – from posting jobs online to welcoming new hires. You will:
- Post job ads and manage applications
- Look through resumes and pick the best candidates to interview
- Set up interview dates with candidates and hiring managers
- Check references and run background checks
- Keep the applicant tracking system updated
- Help promote the company’s image to attract good applicants
- Produce simple reports on hiring progress
- Do general paperwork and admin tasks
- Offer fresh ideas on how to make the hiring experience smoother
You’ll learn what it takes to hire the right people for a science‑based company that follows strict rules and standards.
Who Should Apply?
Education
- Finished Grade 12 (Matric)
- A degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or Life Sciences
- An honours degree is a bonus
Skills and Attitudes
- A real interest in hiring, HR, and building a company’s reputation
- Strong written and spoken communication
- Comfortable using numbers and digital tools for recruiting
- Very detail‑oriented and organized
- Eager to learn new things and take initiative
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Good people skills and able to juggle time effectively
- Can meet tight deadlines and solve problems quickly
Computer Skills
- Must be good with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
How Aspen Looks at Your Application
If you do not hear from Aspen’s Human Capital Department within 30 days after the application deadline, please treat the result as a “no” for this opportunity. Aspen is committed to equal job chances and will favor applicants from groups that the company is working to bring into the workforce.
How to Get Started
When you’re ready to apply, click the link below and fill out the form. Be sure to mention reference number AP‑5563 so your application is easy to find.
Apply for the Talent Acquisition Intern (JHB North) 2026
Don’t forget to add the reference number to your application. Good luck and we hope to see you on the team soon!
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