People Internship – Analytics

Become part of The HEINEKEN Company’s People function as a People Intern – Analytics. This role offers practical experience in managing HR data, creating reports, and learning how insights drive business decisions.

About the Company

The HEINEKEN Company – a global leader in brewing with a commitment to quality, innovation and people development.

Position Details

• Title: People Internship – Analytics
• Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Supervising Role: People Analytics Specialist
• Contract Type: Fixed‑term contract (18 months)
• Reference Number: 147876
• Post Date: 19 November 2025 (Posted 7 )
• Application Deadline: 4 December 2025 (Open until filled)

Purpose of the Role

The People Intern will support the People Analytics & Insights team in maintaining accurate HR data, preparing reporting, and learning how people insights support business decisions. You will gain hands‑on experience with HR systems (HRIS), data accuracy, and basic reporting and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Data Accuracy & Administration

• Update, check, and clean employee information across HR systems
• Assist the People Analytics Specialist with regular data reviews and reporting tasks
• Follow data privacy and accuracy standards

Reporting & Insights Support

• Compile People data reports and dashboards (headcount, new hires, turnover)
• Use Excel and Power BI to create basic visual reports
• Identify simple trends or areas where data can help tell a story

HR Systems and UAT Support

• Learn how the company’s HR systems work and how data flows between them
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when new HR system changes are made, including testing features and logging issues
• Confirm data and reports are working correctly with the team

Team and Process Support

• Organise people data templates, update spreadsheets, and archive documentation
• Assist with ad‑hoc reporting needs and data‑related queries
• Support people initiatives and projects within the People function

Job Requirements

Education

• Currently completing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Analytics, Statistics or a related field
• Courses in data analytics, business intelligence or HR systems are an advantage

Experience & Skills

• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable working with numbers and attention to detail
• Interest in HR processes, technology and analytics
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, data entry or basic reporting
• Good time‑management, ability to multi‑task and work under pressure
• Team player
• South African citizen, fully eligible to live and work in South Africa

Behaviours (HEINEKEN)

• Deliver: Play to win, celebrate success, deliver results
• Shape: Think consumer first, make courageous moves
• Connect: Champion a culture of belonging, learn & share
• Develop: Have real conversations, embrace learning & growth

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal English

Application Requirements

Prospective interns must submit the following documents:

1. Motivational letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Certified academic record
4. Certified copy of grade 12 certificate
5. Certified copy of identity documentation
6. Letter from tertiary institution confirming the requirement for workplace exposure to obtain qualification
7. Evaluation format required by the tertiary institution (logbook)

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official HEINEKEN careers page: Apply for the People Internship – Analytics.