Job Details

🏢 Company: South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA)
📍 Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
💼 Position: Human Capital Intern
📄 Employment Type: 24-Month Graduate Internship
🏢 Division: People Management
🗂 Department: Human Capital Operations
📊 EE Occupational Levels: Level 4 & 5 – Skilled, Technical & Academically Qualified
📅 Reference Number: SAS260212-8
⏳ Closing Date: 24 February 2026

🏢 Company Overview

South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) SOC Ltd is a state-owned entity that provides special risk insurance cover against civil unrest, riots, strikes, terrorism, and related risks.

SASRIA plays a critical role in South Africa’s financial stability by protecting businesses and individuals against politically motivated risks. The organisation is committed to governance excellence, transformation, and professional development.

💼 Job Overview

SASRIA is offering a 24-month Human Capital Internship designed to provide comprehensive exposure across the full Human Capital (HC) value chain.

The successful graduate will gain practical experience in HC administration, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, employee relations, Employment Equity processes, BEE audits, and Human Capital projects. This internship provides structured development within a professional corporate environment.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

🗂 HC Administration

Assist with recruitment administration
Support vacancy activations and interview scheduling
Conduct reference checks, psychometric assessments, and MIE checks
Facilitate employee onboarding and documentation
Manage offboarding processes and ensure checklist compliance
Maintain accurate electronic employee records

⚙ HC Operations

Assist with Employment Equity processes (EEA1 form collection and EE data collation)
Support performance management administration
Assist with scheduling annual training sessions
Respond to system-related queries

🤝 Employee Relations

Coordinate employee wellness initiatives
Provide updates on approved wellness plans
Assist with BEE audit data collation

📅 HC Projects

Support arrangements of Human Capital events
Provide administrative support aligned to the HC annual calendar

🎓 Qualifications

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management
Degree in Human Resource Development
Degree in Organisational Psychology

Experience

No prior work experience required

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills
Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information
Computer literacy (MS Office and HR systems)
Ability to work independently and within a team

📝 Internship CV Tips

Clearly state your HR-related degree and year of completion
Include academic achievements or HR-related projects
Highlight modules such as Labour Relations, Organisational Behaviour, or HR Analytics
Mention any exposure to HR systems or HR admin tasks
Demonstrate strong administrative and communication skills
Keep your CV concise and professionally formatted
Include contactable references

🌟 Benefits of Joining SASRIA

Structured 24-month graduate development programme
Exposure to the full Human Capital value chain
Work within a reputable state-owned insurance entity
Gain experience in Employment Equity, BEE, and corporate HR compliance
Professional mentorship and skills development
Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in Human Capital

⚖️ Company Policy

SASRIA is committed to Employment Equity in both internal and external recruitment. The company promotes from within wherever possible and internal candidates will be considered first in support of Employment Equity objectives.

All appointments are made in line with organisational transformation goals. If you do not receive feedback after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.