Heineken People Internship 2026 – Sandton, Johannesburg
Heineken International B.V. is offering an exciting People Internship for final-year students pursuing qualifications in Human Resources, Education, Training, or Development.
This 18-month internship provides practical workplace experience, supporting students in completing the requirements of their tertiary qualifications.
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time Internship
Reference Number: 153986
Closing Date: 16 March 2026
Purpose of the Internship
The People Internship is designed to give hands-on experience in HR and Learning & Development functions. Interns will assist with coordination, administration, and reporting of key learning interventions across the business.
The programme provides exposure to:
- HR operations and business partnering
- Learning and development coordination
- Administrative processes in a corporate environment
Key Responsibilities
As a People Intern, you will:
- Capture and process Purchase Orders for the People Team
- Coordinate learnership programmes end-to-end (recruitment, contracting, registration)
- Support the Learning team with administration and reporting of training initiatives
- Assist People Partners on HR and People initiatives
- Organise virtual onboarding sessions
- Handle administrative support on various projects
- Support catering, travel arrangements, and vendor processes
- Manage Learner Management System (LMS) administration, including class closure and learning reports
- Align learning and skills development with Employment Equity and transformation objectives
- Verify data and reports, coordinate grant funding processes with internal/external stakeholders
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Education & Experience Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Final-year students pursuing a Degree or Diploma in HR, Education, Training, or Development
- Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Good time management and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment
- Must be a South African citizen
Documents Required
Prospective interns must submit:
- Motivational letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified academic record
- Certified Grade 12 certificate
- Certified ID document
- Letter from tertiary institution confirming workplace exposure requirement
- Format for evaluation (Logbook) as required by tertiary institution
Diversity & Inclusion
Heineken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company actively encourages applications from people with disabilities and is committed to an organisational culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in South Africa.
Why Apply
This internship offers:
- Hands-on HR and Learning & Development experience
- Exposure to corporate processes in a global beverage company
- Opportunity to gain skills that contribute to tertiary qualification completion
- Insight into employment equity, talent development, and corporate HR functions
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted with all required documents before 16 March 2026.
Ensure your application is complete to increase your chances of being shortlisted.
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