Giesecke+Devrient – YES Intern

Giesecke+Devrient ePayments South Africa is inviting applications for its YES Intern – HR Administrator opportunity in Johannesburg. This temporary full-time role is aimed at unemployed youth who meet the Yes4Youth requirements and want practical workplace exposure in human resources and office administration.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This opportunity gives a young applicant the chance to gain practical HR administration experience in a structured workplace environment. The role focuses on entry-level support to the Human Resources department, including records management, recruitment support, onboarding administration, training coordination, and general HR office support.

What you’ll do / learn

• Assist with posting job adverts and scheduling interviews
• Prepare recruitment-related documentation
• Help maintain employee files and HR records
• Capture basic information into HR systems and spreadsheets
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Assist with HR events and training sessions
• Handle filing, scanning, and document tracking
• Respond to simple employee queries or direct them to the right HR contact
• Work with confidentiality, compliance, and HR policy requirements

Note: This is a workplace exposure opportunity and not a guaranteed permanent employment offer unless the employer states otherwise.

Eligibility requirements

• Must be unemployed at the time of contracting
• Must be between 18 and 34 years old and must not turn 35 during the programme
• Must not have previously participated in a Yes4Youth programme
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• 1 year or less relevant experience in a similar role, with internship or learnership experience considered
• HR software experience is an advantage, especially SAGE 300 People System
• Basic understanding of HR principles and South African labour laws
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to work under supervision and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• South African ID
• Degree or diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Any supporting proof of internship, learnership, or entry-level HR experience if you have it
• Clear contact details
• Any additional documents requested on the official application portal

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About the sponsor

Giesecke+Devrient is an international technology group focused on security technology. The company operates across Digital Security, Financial Platforms, and Currency Technology, and has a global presence across multiple countries. The hiring business unit in this vacancy is Giesecke+Devrient ePayments South Africa, part of its payment technology activities. For more information visit the Giesecke+Devrient Website

Quick tips for applicants

• Make sure your qualification matches the HR or related-field requirement
• Highlight admin, recruitment, filing, HR systems, or internship exposure on your CV
• Keep your CV focused on HR support tasks and office software skills
• Check that you meet all Yes4Youth conditions before applying
• Apply through the official G+D application page only

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without the required HR-related qualification
• Ignoring the age and prior-Yes4Youth participation rules
• Submitting a generic CV that does not show HR/admin relevance
• Leaving out key supporting details such as contact information or qualifications
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the employer portal

Scam warning

Use only the official Giesecke+Devrient vacancy page and its linked application portal. Be cautious of anyone asking for payment, placement fees, or unofficial processing charges for this role. Genuine applications should go through the employer’s official careers route.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was verified using the official Giesecke+Devrient vacancy page for the YES Intern – HR Administrator role and the company’s official website. The official vacancy confirms the job title, responsibilities, eligibility requirements, location, job type, and application route.

How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page.
2. Read the full requirements carefully.
3. Prepare your CV and qualification documents.
4. Click the official “Apply now” button on the vacancy page.
5. Complete the online application on the linked portal and submit your details.

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