The University of Free State (UFS) has opened HR Internships for the 2025/2026 academic year and is inviting all unemployed graduates to apply now. All interested applicants should apply using the details below.

CLOSING DATE: 10 September 2025/2026

Salary: The salary is R7 353.50 per month.

LEARNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with recruiting administration activities including handling queries related to the advertised jobs, screening CV’s, creating summary lists of applicants and conducting reference and criminal checks.
• Ensure data integrity and quality assurance.
• Ensure a positive and strong candidate experience, while maintaining responsive and continuous communication.
• Ensure recruitment and selection policies and processes are adhered to.
• Provide professional, knowledgeable and friendly services to clients, ensuring a prompt response to queries and requests.
• Assist with liaising with stakeholders.
• Assist with maintaining records of candidate databases and network platforms.
• Assist with providing innovative HR solutions.

LEARNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline on NQF level 7.

Recommendation:

• An Honours degree in Human Resources or a related discipline on NQF level 8.

Required competencies:

• Business Acumen:
o Proficient in using MS Office.
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Strategic Thinking:
o The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

• Leading:
o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
o The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building Coalitions:
o The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

• Results Orientated:
o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

• Not currently participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• Willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with the UFS.
• Candidate must be available for a period of one (1) year.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Click here to apply online for University of Free State (UFS): HR Internships 2025/2026

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
• certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• a certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
• proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• a copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• a service record of your current employer / last employer.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7705/ 9848/ 7267 or email Recruit@ufs.ac.za