People Intern

We Go Places How about you?
Immediate Superior: People Analytics Specialist
Location: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Function: People
Sub Function: Reward
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Reference Number:147876
Closing Date: 04/12/2025

Purpose of the job

Key Responsibilities

Data Accuracy & Administration- Help update, check, and clean employee information across HR systems.
- Support the People Analytics & Insights Specialist with regular data reviews and reporting tasks.
- Learn how to follow data privacy and accuracy standards.

Reporting & Insights Support- Assist in compiling People data reports and dashboards, such as headcount, new hires, and turnover.
- Learn how to use Excel and Power BI to prepare basic visual reports.
- Support the team in identifying simple trends or areas where data can help tell a story.

HR Systems and UAT Support- Learn how the company’s HR systems work and how data flows between them.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when new HR system changes are made by helping test new features and logging into any issues.
- Work with the People Analytics & Insights Specialist and regional support to confirm data and reports are working correctly.

Team and Process Support- Help with organizing people data templates, updating spreadsheets, and saving documentation.
- Assist the team with data-related queries and ad-hoc reporting needs.
- Be proactive in learning and supporting day-to-day operations in the People Analytics & Insights team
- Support to People Teams on People initiatives & People related projects.

Job Requirements

Education

Currently in the process of completing your bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field. Exposure to and/or courses in data analytics, business intelligence, or HR systems will be advantageous.

Experience

- Computer literacy - Microsoft Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Sound communication and presentation skills.
- Comfortable working with numbers and attention to detail.
- Keen to learn about HR systems and how data supports people’s processes.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets, data entry, or basic reporting would be beneficial.
- Interest in HR processes, technology, and analytics.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team.
- South African citizen.

Prospective interns must submit the following:

- Motivational letter,
- A curriculum vitae,
- Certified academic record,
- Certified copy of grade 12 certificate.
- Certified copy of identity document.
- A letter from the tertiary institution confirming that the student requires exposure to the workplace to obtain their qualification.
- A format for evaluation required by the tertiary institution (Logbook

HEINEKEN Behaviors

Demonstrates HEINKEN Behaviors aligned to role expectations:
Deliver

- Play to win & celebrate success.
- Deliver the goods.

Shape

- Think consumer first.
- Make courageous moves

Connect

- Champion a culture of belonging.
- Learn, share & reapply.

Develop

- Have real conversations.
- Embrace learning & growth

Languages

Excellent written and verbal English

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.