Old Mutual Employment Relations Internship (HR or Law Graduates)

About Old Mutual

Old Mutual is a leading African financial services group that provides insurance, investment, savings, and banking solutions. Founded in 1845, the company operates across multiple markets in Africa and beyond, focusing on helping individuals and businesses achieve their long-term financial goals through trusted and innovative financial services.

About the Internship

The Employment Relations Practice sits within the Group Human Capital  (HC) space and is responsible for providing advanced or specialist employee relations support for Old Mutual Limited. The practice equips and supports line managers and Human Capital management to effectively engage with employees through contracts, policies, practices and processes, in the context of labour legislation.

It also partakes in actions related to risk management and technical training. The Practice also ensures that sound employee relations within Old Mutual and its associated companies are fostered, particularly with the trade unions and employees at large.

Internship Locations: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Intern within the Employment Relations field you will be exposed various parts of the practice area including:

• Administration related to ER and EE functions
• Management of the ER calendar in respect of the engagement forums
• Secretariat and logistical functions in respect of the engagement forums
• Communication with unions and internal stakeholders
• Case management for the legal advisors
• Training
• Support with CCMA matters
• Support the ER team with any ad hoc requests

Requirements

You must meet the following criteria:

• A recent graduate with a completed Degree in Human Resources or Law
• Must be a South African citizen

Skills and Competencies

• You are a driven and ambitious top achiever with strong determination to succeed.
• You are a motivated individual and a self-starter.
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Organizational Savvy
• Plans and Aligns