Jump into a Real‑World Career with Growthpoint – Graduate Programme 2026 in Human Resources
If you just finished university and want to start a job that lets you learn fast, grow your skills, and help shape the future of real‑estate companies, Growthpoint is looking for you. In this first year of the 2026 Graduate Programme, you will work in South Africa’s biggest publicly‑listed real‑estate investment firm, called a REIT, based in the Sandton office in Johannesburg. The programme lasts 11 months and gives you a chance to see how the company runs, from property deals to people management, while you build a solid career in Human Resources (HR).
What the Programme Looks Like
Growthpoint owns more than 490 commercial, retail and industrial spaces across South Africa, Australia, and Eastern Europe. The company puts a big focus on doing business sustainably and making sure everyone gets a fair shot. In the graduate programme, you will get a front‑row seat to all of that action.
You’ll be on a structured schedule that lets you:
- Bring what you learned in university into real work situations.
- Work side‑by‑side with experienced HR leaders and senior managers.
- Learn about different property types and the various parts of the business.
- Take part in learning sessions that are tailored to your role.
- Build contacts inside the company that will help you later.
- Grow confidence, think strategically and pick up hands‑on skills that will make you a star employee.
A senior manager will mentor you for the whole year, giving advice and checking how you’re doing.
Where You’ll Work
Your main base will be the Growthpoint headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg. On occasion you might visit other sites around South Africa if a project calls for it. This gives you a chance to see how the business operates on the ground.
Day‑to‑Day Tasks
As a Human Resources graduate you will help keep the company’s people processes running smoothly. Some of the things you will do:
- Help improve HR services and make processes work better.
- Create reports, presentations and briefings that show the results of HR work.
- Support the planning and tracking of big HR initiatives.
- Work with people from other departments and key stakeholders.
- Attend meetings, projects and company events to understand the wider business.
- Bring your ideas to conversations about planning the company’s future.
- Act in line with Growthpoint’s values of honesty, quality and sustainability.
What You Need to Apply
- A degree focused on Human Resource Management – for example a BCom or BCom Honours in HR.
- A good academic record (you must attach it to your application).
- You must be a South African graduate who wants to learn and grow.
You should also have:
- Good thinking and people skills.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Confidence using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- The ability to manage deadlines and keep details straight.
- Good presentation skills – you will need to show work to others.
Who We’re Looking For
We want people who:
- Take charge of their own learning and are eager to try new things.
- Can keep sensitive information private and act with integrity.
- Are willing to work extra hours when something important needs it.
- Like teamwork and can work with people from many different backgrounds.
- Stay calm when things change and can adapt quickly.
- Can juggle several tasks without dropping the ball.
How to Apply
Ready to start this exciting 11‑month journey? Click the link below to submit your application. Make sure you attach your academic record and fill out all fields on the online form.
Apply to the Growthpoint Graduate Programme 2026 – Human Resources (Sandton, Johannesburg)
Good luck – we can’t wait to see what you will bring to our team!