hear.com – HR/People Operations Intern

HR and People Operations internships can help graduates and students build practical workplace experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee experience, internal communication, HR administration, culture initiatives and people-focused coordination. audibene / hear.com is recruiting an HR/People Operations Intern for a 4-month internship in Cape Town.

This internship is suited to someone who is interested in Human Resources, People Operations, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Psychology, culture-building and employee experience. The successful candidate will support the People Manager during a busy August to December period and gain hands-on exposure to HR/People projects in a healthcare-focused company.

Important: This opportunity is advertised as a 4-month internship. It is not advertised as a permanent job, learnership or YES youth opportunity. The official listing states that the internship ideally runs from mid-August to mid-December 2026 and includes a stipend.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a 4-month HR/People Operations Internship with audibene / hear.com in Cape Town.

The official listing states that audibene / hear.com is hiring an HR/People Operations Intern to support business growth in South Africa and assist the People Manager during a busy August to December period.

The role focuses on practical HR and People Operations support, including administration, recruitment, onboarding, employee experience, internal communication, HR/People projects, reporting, office coordination and culture-related work.

The internship also includes support for the November Summer Party, which the official listing describes as a pivotal annual event for the company’s audiology partner network, South African team and parts of the global team.

The official listing states that the internship offers a stipend. It does not state formal employee benefits or whether permanent employment is guaranteed after the internship.

Who this opportunity may suit

This internship may suit a recent graduate or current student in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Psychology or a related field who wants practical exposure to People Operations.

It may be suitable for someone who enjoys people-focused work, administration, coordination, culture, employee experience, recruitment support and making processes run smoothly.

The opportunity may also suit applicants with some exposure to administration, HR, recruitment, office coordination, internal communication, event coordination, team support or people-focused work.

Because the role is based in Cape Town and ideally requires at least 3 days in office per week in the Town / Gardens area, applicants should consider whether they can reliably attend the office before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following duties and responsibilities:

HR and People Operations administration

• Support the People Manager with day-to-day HR and People Operations administration.
• Assist during a busy August to December period.
• Help keep People Operations trackers up to date.
• Help maintain documents, checklists and Notion pages.
• Support practical HR administration tasks with accuracy and follow-through.

Recruitment, onboarding and employee experience

• Support recruitment tasks where needed.
• Assist with onboarding-related tasks.
• Support employee experience work.
• Assist with internal communication tasks.
• Help with people-focused coordination that supports employee experience and culture.

Reports, templates and project updates

• Assist with preparing basic reports.
• Assist with summaries and templates.
• Assist with project updates for People-related work.
• Support HR/People projects as required.
• Help People Operations work move forward reliably and accurately.

Office, team and culture coordination

• Help with general office and team coordination where it connects to employee experience and culture.
• Support team-building and culture initiatives.
• Help team members feel connected, engaged and supported.
• Contribute to a warm, organised and visible HR/People presence.
• Support practical coordination during a busy company period.

November Summer Party support

• Support the November Summer Party where needed.
• Provide practical support to the event planning team where required.
• Keep the role focused on HR/People, culture and employee experience.
• Help maintain an organised and supportive People Operations presence during the event period.
• Contribute to a meaningful team culture moment.

Important: The duties above are based on the official listing. audibene / hear.com may allocate additional reasonable HR, People Operations, recruitment, onboarding, internal communication, culture, reporting, office coordination, event support, administration or project-related tasks according to business needs and internship requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Should be recently graduated or currently completing studies in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Psychology or a related field.
• Some exposure to administration, HR/People, recruitment, office coordination or people-focused work would be helpful.
• Should be comfortable using digital tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion, communication platforms and AI tools.
• Should have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Should have good attention to detail.
• Should be warm, organised, proactive and eager to learn.
• Should enjoy people, coordination, culture and helping things run smoothly.
• Should be comfortable taking initiative, asking good questions and following through on details.
• Should be positive, reliable and calm under pressure.
• Should be discreet and professional when working with people-related information.
• Should be based in Cape Town and able to come into the office in Town.
• Should be able to start in August 2026.
• Should be comfortable with the stipend.
• Must submit a CV and short cover letter.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Study field requirement explained

The official listing is aimed at applicants who are recently graduated or currently completing studies in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Psychology or a related field.

Applicants should clearly state their qualification, institution, field of study and completion status on the CV.

Applicants who are still studying should show when they expect to complete their qualification and whether they can commit to the internship period.

Experience requirement explained

The official listing says some exposure to administration, HR/People, recruitment, office coordination or people-focused work would be helpful.

This means applicants do not need to show long formal HR experience, but they should highlight any relevant exposure clearly.

Useful examples may include academic projects, HR assignments, admin work, recruitment support, event coordination, office support, volunteer coordination, student leadership, customer service or any people-focused responsibilities.

Digital tools requirement explained

The official listing mentions Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion, communication platforms and AI tools.

Applicants should list relevant digital tools honestly on the CV. This may include Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Notion, Teams, Slack, Zoom, AI writing tools or other systems used for study, work or projects.

Applicants should not exaggerate tool experience. It is better to state what they can use confidently and what they are still learning.

Cape Town office requirement explained

The official listing says the role is based in Cape Town, with a focus on in-office collaboration, especially around culture, office and event coordination.

Hybrid or flexible options can be considered, but the listing says the ideal structure includes at least 3 days in office per week in the Town / Gardens area.

Applicants should apply only if they can reasonably attend the Cape Town office and participate in required in-office activities.

Start date and stipend requirement explained

The official listing says the internship ideally runs from mid-August to mid-December 2026.

The application form asks whether applicants are able to start in August and whether they are comfortable with the stipend amount in the official listing.

Applicants should answer these questions honestly and should confirm exact start date, end date and working arrangements directly with audibene / hear.com if shortlisted.

Cover letter requirement explained

The official listing asks applicants to apply online by sending a CV and a short cover letter.

The cover letter should highlight the applicant’s interest in HR/People, People Operations, culture and employee experience.

Applicants should keep the cover letter clear, relevant and practical. It should explain why they are interested in this internship, what they have studied, what people-focused experience they have, and why they can support a busy HR/People Operations period.

Skills and personal attributes listed in the advert

The official listing highlights the following mindset, skills and attributes:

• Warm and organised.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Enjoys people, coordination, culture and making things run smoothly.
• Comfortable taking initiative and asking good questions.
• Follows through on details.
• Positive, reliable and calm under pressure.
• Discreet and professional with people-related information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Comfortable using digital tools.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Interest in HR administration and People Operations.
• Interest in recruitment and onboarding.
• Confidence with trackers, documents, checklists and templates.
• Strong organisation and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential people-related information professionally.
• Good writing skills for internal communication and summaries.
• Comfort working with Notion or similar documentation tools.
• Interest in culture-building and employee experience.
• Ability to support event-related coordination.
• Calmness when managing multiple moving parts.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn from the People Manager.
• Reliability during the full 4-month internship period.

What success looks like in this internship

The official listing explains that success in the internship includes:

• The People Manager being well supported during the August to December period.
• HR/People having a visible and supportive presence during the Summer Party period.
• Practical support being provided to the event planning team where needed.
• Team-building and culture initiatives being handled with care, creativity and follow-through.
• HR/People admin projects moving forward reliably.
• Trackers, documents and updates being accurate.
• The intern becoming a trusted extra pair of hands for People Operations and employee experience work.

What you will gain

The official listing states that the intern can gain:

• Hands-on experience in HR/People, People Operations, culture-building and employee experience.
• Exposure to a fast-paced healthcare-focused company.
• Exposure to real HR/People projects.
• Experience with internal communications.
• Event coordination exposure.
• Experience with People Operations processes and systems.
• Mentorship and close support from the People Manager.
• Practical experience using Notion and other HRIS tools.
• Opportunity to contribute to the November Summer Party.
• Potential future opportunities within HR/People Operations if performance, business needs and fit align.

What this opportunity really means

This is a short, practical HR/People Operations internship in a Cape Town office environment.

The successful applicant should expect hands-on support work rather than only observation. The role includes HR administration, trackers, documents, Notion pages, recruitment support, onboarding support, employee experience, internal communication, reporting, project support, office coordination and culture-related activities.

The internship may be especially useful for someone who wants to understand how People Operations works inside a growing healthcare-focused business.

The official listing mentions potential future opportunities within HR/People Operations if performance, business needs and fit align. Applicants should not treat this as a guaranteed permanent job offer after the internship.

Applicants should confirm exact start date, end date, office location, hybrid structure, working hours, reporting line, stipend payment schedule, document requirements and any additional conditions directly with audibene / hear.com if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Short cover letter highlighting your interest in HR/People, People Operations, culture and employee experience.
• Details of your Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Psychology or related qualification.
• Proof of qualification or current studies, if requested.
• Examples of administration, HR/People, recruitment, office coordination or people-focused exposure.
• Examples of digital tools used, such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion, communication platforms or AI tools.
• Examples of written and verbal communication skills.
• Examples of coordination, culture, event support, teamwork or employee experience work, if applicable.
• Confirmation that you are based in Cape Town and able to come into the office in Town.
• Confirmation that you are able to start in August 2026.
• LinkedIn profile or website details, if you want to include them and they are relevant.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Consent to process personal data, if you are comfortable with the official application terms.

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Important note for applicants

This is a 4-month HR/People Operations Internship. It is not advertised as a permanent job, learnership or YES youth opportunity.

The official listing states that the internship ideally runs from mid-August to mid-December 2026

The role is based in Cape Town, with a focus on in-office collaboration. Hybrid or flexible options can be considered, but the official listing says the ideal structure includes at least 3 days in office per week in the Town / Gardens area.

The official listing asks applicants to apply online with a CV and short cover letter highlighting their interest in HR/People, People Operations, culture and employee experience.

The official application form asks whether applicants are based in Cape Town and able to come into the office in Town, whether they can start in August, and whether they are comfortable with the R8,000 monthly stipend.

The official listing does not state formal employee benefits, exact daily working hours, exact office days, number of available positions or guaranteed permanent employment after the internship.

About the sponsor

audibene / hear.com is a health-technology company focused on hearing care.

The official listing states that hear.com believes everyone should hear well to live well, and that its mission is to bring high-quality hearing care to anyone, anywhere.

The official listing describes audibene / hear.com as one of the fastest-growing health-technology companies and states that its digital business model has changed how hearing care is provided.

According to the listing, the company started in Berlin in 2012 and has grown from 2 people to more than 1,200 people across 8 international locations.

The hear.com South Africa website describes the company as a global leader in modern hearing care, focused on helping people find hearing solutions suited to their needs, lifestyle and budget.

Learn more through the official hear.com South Africa website

• Apply before the official closing date of Monday, 20 July 2026.
• Submit by 19 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your HR, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Psychology or related studies.
• Write a short cover letter focused on HR/People, People Operations, culture and employee experience.
• Highlight administration, recruitment, onboarding, office coordination or people-focused exposure if you have it.
• List digital tools you can use, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Notion, communication platforms or AI tools where relevant.
• Show that you are organised, proactive, discreet and detail-focused.
• Show that you can communicate well in writing and verbally.
• Confirm that you can attend the Cape Town office in the Town / Gardens area.
• Confirm that you can start in August 2026.
• Apply only through the official audibene / hear.com Greenhouse application page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without a relevant HR, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Psychology or related study background.
• Not submitting a CV.
• Not submitting a short cover letter.
• Submitting a generic cover letter that does not mention HR/People, People Operations, culture or employee experience.
• Not showing administration, coordination, recruitment, office or people-focused exposure where relevant.
• Not showing digital tool experience.
• Not being able to start in August 2026.
• Not being able to attend the Cape Town office in Town when required.
• Providing incorrect qualification, location, availability or contact information.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Greenhouse vacancy page.
• Submitting the application after 20 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official audibene / hear.com Greenhouse recruitment page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official audibene or hear.com website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, equipment, transport, accommodation or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure an internship opportunity.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee an audibene / hear.com internship.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Greenhouse vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official audibene / hear.com Greenhouse listing for HR/People Operations Intern – 4-Month Internship (Cape Town).

The official listing confirmed the job title, Cape Town location, 4-month duration, ideal mid-August to mid-December 2026 internship period, Cape Town office working structure, hybrid / flexible option wording, monthly stipend, duties, study-field requirements, skills requirements, working structure, application instructions and closing date.

The official listing also confirmed that applicants should submit a CV and a short cover letter highlighting their interest in HR/People, People Operations, culture and employee experience.

The official listing did not state formal employee benefits, exact daily working hours, exact office days, number of available positions or guaranteed permanent employment after the internship when last checked.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official audibene / hear.com Greenhouse application link below.
2. Read the complete HR/People Operations Intern advert carefully.
3. Confirm that you are based in Cape Town and able to come into the office in Town.
4. Confirm that you are able to start in August 2026.
5. Confirm that you are comfortable with the R8,000 per month stipend.
6. Prepare your updated CV.
7. Prepare a short cover letter highlighting your interest in HR/People, People Operations, culture and employee experience.
8. Select the Apply option on the official Greenhouse vacancy page.
9. Complete your name, email, phone, country and required application fields.
10. Upload your CV in an accepted file type such as PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT or RTF.
11. Upload or enter your cover letter.
12. Answer the Cape Town office, August start date and stipend questions honestly.
13. Add your LinkedIn profile or website if relevant.
14. Read the personal data processing consent carefully before submitting.
15. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
16. Submit the application by 19 July 2026 where possible.
17. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is Monday, 20 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 19 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online application.