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Applications are warmly invited for a In-Service Trainee HR role based in Phuthaditjhaba. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
This In-Service Trainee HR role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Phuthaditjhaba. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the in-service training pipeline across Free State.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the In-Service Trainee HR is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Workplace
The environment is structured for learning, with experienced mentors, clear expectations and steady feedback. You will be treated as part of the team while you build practical skills.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Based in Phuthaditjhaba
In addition, the role is based in Phuthaditjhaba, near the Sasolburg industrial complex. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Phuthaditjhaba and the broader Free State region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Phuthaditjhaba.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Core Functions
- Provide feedback to your mentor on learning gaps and goals
- Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
- Participate in team meetings, planning sessions and problem-solving forums
- Comply with all company policies, codes of conduct and safety rules
- Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
- Maintain a workplace logbook in line with your institution’s requirements
- Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
- Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
Candidate Profile
- Ability to maintain a workplace logbook and submit assessments on time
- Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
- Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
- Currently studying toward a recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher
- References from your institution or previous employers
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.