MA Automotive – Human Resources Intern Vacancy

If you have completed a Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology qualification, this MA Automotive internship offers a practical entry point into workplace HR. Based in Pretoria, the opportunity is aimed at graduates who want to build experience in a structured automotive manufacturing environment while developing administration, communication and people-support skills.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Human Resources Intern opportunity is based within MA Automotive Tool and Die’s Pretoria / Rosslyn division. The company operates in the automotive manufacturing sector and produces steel and aluminium stampings and assemblies for automotive original equipment manufacturers.

The listing is suitable for graduates who want to apply their HR or Industrial Psychology studies in a real manufacturing workplace. Because the role is based in an automotive production environment, the successful applicant may gain exposure to how HR support, people processes, employee communication and workplace administration operate in a factory-based business.

Who this opportunity may suit

This internship may suit HR or Industrial Psychology graduates who want to gain practical experience in a structured manufacturing company rather than only in a classroom or theory-based setting.

• Graduates with a completed NQF 6 or NQF 7 qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Graduates with a completed NQF 6 or NQF 7 qualification in Industrial Psychology.
• Applicants interested in HR administration, people processes and employee support.
• People who are highly motivated and self-driven.
• Applicants with MS Office skills.
• People who can work professionally in a manufacturing and automotive environment.

What you’ll do / learn

The official listing does not provide a detailed daily duties list. However, the role is an HR internship within an automotive manufacturing company, so the successful applicant should expect workplace exposure linked to human resources support and people-related administration.

• Gain workplace exposure in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Support HR-related activities within the Pretoria / Rosslyn division.
• Learn how HR teams support employees and business operations in a production environment.
• Use MS Office for administration, reporting, record-keeping or support tasks.
• Build communication, teamwork and workplace problem-solving skills.
• Develop understanding of people processes in a structured industrial workplace.
• Build professional behaviour expected in a corporate and manufacturing environment.

Note: This is an internship opportunity. The official listing does not state that permanent employment is guaranteed after completion.

Eligibility requirements

Minimum qualification requirements

• Completed NQF 6/7 Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management; or
• Completed NQF 6/7 Degree or Diploma in Industrial Psychology.

Skills required

• People management skills.
• Highly motivated and self-driven approach.
• MS Office skills.

What HR work in manufacturing involves

Human Resources in a manufacturing environment supports both employees and business operations. HR teams may deal with workplace records, employee communication, recruitment administration, training coordination, attendance matters, employee relations support, policy compliance and general people administration.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology qualification, HR-related subjects, academic projects, MS Office skills, communication ability and any workplace learning or administrative exposure. If you have completed practical modules, HR projects, recruitment tasks, employee relations coursework or industrial psychology research, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Completed NQF 6/7 Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology qualification certificate.
• Latest academic transcript or academic record.
• Any HR, payroll, labour relations, recruitment, training, administration or MS Office certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows that you meet the qualification requirement.

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About the sponsor

MA Automotive Tool and Die (Pty) Ltd forms part of the broader Gruppo CLN / CLN Group automotive manufacturing network. CLN Group operates in metal forming and assembly of automotive components, while MA is the group’s automotive components division for sheet metal forming of parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. In South Africa, MA Automotive Tool and Die produces steel and aluminium stampings and assemblies for automotive manufacturers. More information is available on the official Gruppo CLN website and the MA Automotive Components page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your HR or Industrial Psychology qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly state the NQF level of your qualification if it appears on your certificate or transcript.
• Mention MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook if you can use them confidently.
• Highlight HR administration, recruitment, training, employee relations, payroll or people-support exposure if you have it.
• Use your CV profile section to show your interest in HR within a manufacturing environment.
• Keep your CV professional, accurate and focused on HR readiness, communication and attention to detail.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without the required completed NQF 6/7 HR or Industrial Psychology qualification.
• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show the qualification completed.
• Not showing MS Office skills.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention HR, people support or administration.
• Leaving out academic transcripts or qualification documents when requested.
• Not checking email or phone messages after applying.
• Applying late or waiting until the closing date.
• Using unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official Simplify HR page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Gruppo CLN Simplify HR application page. Do not pay anyone for an internship application, interview, assessment, placement, background check, medical check, uniform or training opportunity. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Gruppo CLN Simplify HR vacancy page for the Human Resources Intern Vacancy at MA Automotive Tool and Die (Pty) Ltd. The listing confirms the employer, title, Pretoria location, internship type, division, automotive industry, manufacturing functional area, posted date, closing date, company description, skills required and minimum qualification requirement.

The closing date was listed as 29 May 2026 at the time of verification.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Gruppo CLN Simplify HR application link below.
2. Read the full Human Resources Intern vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the NQF 6/7 Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology qualification requirement.
4. Prepare your updated CV, qualification documents, academic transcript and any supporting documents requested.
5. Make sure your CV highlights HR knowledge, MS Office skills and people-support interest.
6. Complete the online application through the official Simplify HR page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 29 May 2026