HR Intern (Cape Town)

OUTsurance is a customer-centric and dynamic financial services company with a global foot print and a proud history of innovation. We are vibrant, successful and values orientated with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff “always get something OUT.” Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us.

OUTsurance is a formidable player in the short term insurance market. As a values-based organisation we take our reputation for awesome service and innovation seriously and strive for excellence in all we do.

The Human Capital department requires an intern to support and assist the current Human Capital Team with day to day activities. The ideal candidates must have a passion for people and delivering awesome service in a deadline orientated environment.

The internship is a structured work-based program, affording unemployed graduates work experience in our company. This program gives graduates workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in order to assist them in the future in their chosen occupations.

The successful applicants will enter into a fixed term Internship agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and receive a stipend. This is a learning opportunity for a graduate that has a passion for HR and would like to gain experience in order to pursue a fulltime career in Human Resources
 

Competencies

The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed competencies at an advanced level:

·        Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships

·        Takes initiative

·        Engages professionally

·        Methodically plans and organises tasks and projects

·        high level of attention to detail

·        Adapts and responds positively to change

·        The ability to multitask and handle stress

·        Confidentiality

• Matric or equivalent
• Must have completed a Degree in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology or B com  
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Strong Administrative Skills
• No work experience required

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.