Dis-Chem: People & Culture Internships (HR or Psychology Graduates)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for People & Culture Graduate to join the Head Office team on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract. To provide structured workplace exposure and practical experience in key HR transformation areas including Employment Equity (EE), Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), HR Information Systems (HRIS), and ESG-aligned People and Culture projects.

The role supports the graduate’s development into a competent People & Culture professional with a strong foundation in compliance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities...

• People & Culture Transformation Support coordination of all Dis-Chem Transformation Committee meetings, including agenda preparation minute-taking and Dis-Chem Transformation Committee insights dissemination to the relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in People & Culture Transformation stakeholder sessions and verification processes.
• Contribute to People & Culture Transformation reporting and compliance documentation.
• Support data collection for Management Control, Employment Equity, Skills Development, and Procurement scorecard elements.
• Populate templates and maintain Transformation audit evidence folders.
• Assist in preparing for B-BBEE audits.
• Update internal ESG and People & Culture Transformation data tables (e.g., diversity, equal opportunity).
• Assist in compiling monthly and quarterly People & Culture and ESG reports.
• Learn and apply document control and data register practices.
• Participate in internal awareness campaigns and roadshows.
• Shadow ESG and Transformation teams during audits and stakeholder engagements.
• Lead mini-projects and a capstone project aligned with ESG or Transformation goals.
• Coordinate campaign logistics and support event planning as and when required.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Degree in Human Resource, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal 
• Strong administrative skills

Advantage:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding of ESG, B-BBEE, and EE frameworks
• Ability to interpret audit requirements and compile evidence
• Understanding of stakeholder roles in compliance and reporting
• Collaboration with managers, and cross-functional teams
• Consistent tracking of project timelines and deliverables
• Time management and workplace etiquette, adaptability and eagerness to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Maintains a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks such as audit preparation, data reporting, and stakeholder coordination within set timelines.
• Understanding of data tracking and document control processes