Sanlam: Industrial / Organisational Psychology Internship 2024

The Sanlam Group is reaching out to all suitable Industrial/Organisational Psychology Master’s graduates who are interested in creating and completing a bespoke Industrial/Organizational Psychology Internship programme for 2025. You will receive a contract for 12 months and be able to write the HPCSA board exam in 2026.

The intern will be placed in the Group Talent department. The primary purpose of Talent Management is to ensure our organisation has the talent it needs to grow and succeed. We attract, hire, grow, and retain the most diverse and skilled talent in the market. As part of the programme, the intern will get exposure to various Sanlam business clusters.

Responsibilities will include:

• You will be required to provide support to the Talent, OE & Employee Experience, and People Development Group HR functions, in managing medium to large projects throughout the full project life cycle (from initiation to benefits realisation). The projects are dynamic and diverse, with a focus on enhancing existing talent practices. The intern can expect to get involved in projects such as elevating new joiner experiences, talent mobility, performance management innovation, mentorship programs that foster professional development, and graduate development initiatives that assist in the development of our future leaders.
• Holistic project management includes planning, monitoring, and tracking, reporting, and ensuring that deliverables are met.
• Administrative matters related to the projects.
• Take charge and drive your internship programme with the support of your supervisor.
• Get ready to make an impact and shape your journey towards a future filled with endless opportunities!

Requirements:

• Fully completed Industrial/Organisational Psychology Masters coursework and dissertation by December 2024.
• Currently registered with the HPCSA as a Student Psychologist.
• Having previous full and/or part-time work experience (advantageous)
• Microsoft Excel/Word and PowerPoint proficiency is essential
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• South African citizen
• Driver’s license (advantageous)