2U Internships: Human Resources (Cape Town, Western Cape) South Africa 2021 - 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are currently open – apply as soon as possible to be considered for the position.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

2U is one of the worlds leading software companies and is comprised of 3 lines of business: Short Course, Graduate Degree Programmes, and Boot Camps. The company helps universities, as well as enterprise organizations, transform into the digital data area by the use of technology, data, and people. 2U is passionate about lifelong learning and aims to find ways for students to develop new skills they may need in their careers, as well as meet the challenges of the ever-evolving world. 2U's partners are able to fulfil these needs by 2U providing them with newly developed digital education technologies.
2U has transformed the lives of over 275 000 lifelong learners and students by making education more accessible and global.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Duration: 6 months
Contract Type: Full-time

2U is offering a Human Resources internship whereby candidates will be exposed to the world of EdTech.
This internship allows candidates to enhance their knowledge and skills in their areas of interest, as well as gain real-world experience whilst receiving feedback on how they can improve to reach their fullest potential. The candidates will attend meetings with senior executives, use various training resources, and shadow colleagues during the programme.

About the Human Resources (HR) team: The HR team at the company holds the responsibility of training, hiring, onboarding, administration, and development of all the employees at 2U. The HR department functions as a cohesive unit through learning, organizational structure, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and system report. This department ensures that all the needs of the employees are met which further allows them to enhance their performance. During the programme, the candidate will be assigned to an HR team based on their interests and the team's availability.

Key performance areas of the programme:

Providing assistance to the HR department with the various functions, such as benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee performance
Ensuring that data is maintained and secured within the HR systems
Provide assistance with the orientation of new employees by ensuring that the necessary paperwork is completed and processed
Conducting data analysis when instructed to do so with the aim of developing scalable and consistent HR processes
Ensuring that employee personnel files are updated and maintained
Collaborating with the various HR departments with the aim to enhance learning and development initiatives
Providing tactical and administration support to aid in promoting the success of the HR team

Benefits of working at 2U:

Working with a passionate and driven team
Collaborating with teams to find the best outcome and solution that benefits all
Open office spaces and a kitchen area
Access to a game room for breaks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must be currently enrolled/ recently completed a tertiary qualification
Must have an interest in communications, human resources, marketing, psychology, information systems, and organizational development (preferred)
Must have a key understanding and interest in human resources and employee development
Must have excellent knowledge of web applications and basic software
Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Must have excellent research skills
Must be able to grasp and understand technical documents
Must be goal-driven
Must be detail-oriented
Must be flexible, able to multitask, and collaborate with colleagues
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Must be adaptable

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
2U Internships: Human Resources (Cape Town, Western Cape)

Attach the following documents to your application form:

An updated Curriculum Vitae
A cover letter

Please note:

2U is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups

CONTACT THE LEARNERSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact 2U directly:
Telephone number: 021 447 7565
Contact portal: https://2u.com/contact/