Looking for a Human Resources Internship at Mintek?
If you’re a recent graduate who loves people and wants to learn how companies hire, train, and manage staff, Mintek, South Africa’s top mineral research organization, is offering a Human Resource Internship for 2025/2026. The role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, and runs on a yearly contract. You’ll earn about R186,180 per year, which is in line with what other companies pay for similar work. The job is open to South African citizens who are currently not working.
Mintek is a science and research company that explores minerals and helps create new technologies. The internship is a chance to work in a real workplace that values good HR practices and employee growth. You’ll join the HR team and get hands‑on experience with hiring, training, and daily HR tasks. This is not just a job— it’s a learning program that will help you build a strong foundation for a future in HR.
What Will You Do?
The internship focuses on two main areas: Recruitment and Learning & Development.
Recruitment and Selection
- Run the hiring process for entry‑level roles and help build a future talent pool.
- Keep track of applications so every detail is logged correctly.
- Help with early screening, like checking resumes, organizing tests, and setting up assessments.
- Make sure candidates follow South African employment laws.
- Prepare interview schedules and brief both interviewers and candidates before and after the meeting.
- Record interview feedback and share it with the hiring team.
- Conduct simple skills tests and personality assessments.
- Check references to confirm background and experience.
- Set up interview logistics, such as room booking, travel arrangements, and documentation of new hires, including contracts.
- Arrange pre‑employment medical checks for new staff.
Learning & Development
- Build the annual training calendar and coordinate all training events.
- Register staff for courses and manage payments.
- Track who attends and share updates with the rest of the HR group.
- Create attendance sheets, evaluation forms, and send out pre‑work before each training session.
- Keep learning records accurate and up‑to‑date.
- Prepare venues for training, ensuring equipment and seating are ready.
- Assist with reporting for government bodies like SETA, BEE, EE, and WSP/ATR, which track training outcomes and diversity.
- Help with bursaries by managing payments to colleges and universities.
What Skills Will You Need?
- You must be a graduate with an Honours Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field. A Master’s is a plus.
- You need to be detail‑oriented and able to start tasks without waiting for instructions.
- Strong organizational skills are essential—you’ll juggle many tasks at once.
- Good communication is a must; you’ll be talking to candidates, staff, and managers.
- You should be comfortable using basic office software and keep records accurate.
The internship also values people who can influence others, stay focused on HR goals, and act professionally. Mintek’s culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Who Can Apply?
- Only South African citizens.
- You must be without a job at the time of application.
- If you’re excited about a career in HR, this is a good place to start.
Mintek is an equal‑opportunity employer and works hard to make sure all job levels have balanced representation. They want people from every background to join their team.
How to Apply
If you want to take the next step in your HR career, visit the official Mintek careers portal.
Apply here for the Mintek Human Resource Internship 2025 / 2026.
Note: Applications close on 19 November 2025. If you do not hear from Mintek within a month after that, your application is probably not successful.
This internship will give you a real taste of HR inside a research and development setting. It’s a chance to learn, build contacts, and add a strong credential to your résumé. If you’re ready to dive into the world of people management, don’t wait— apply before the deadline.