The Cape Town International Convention Centre invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the Human Capital Graduate Programme 2026.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 26 July 2026 at 17:00
Graduate Programme Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
CTICC Human Capital Graduate Programme 2026
The Cape Town International Convention Centre, commonly known as the CTICC, is recruiting a Human Capital Graduate for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the Human Capital team across the full Human Resources function.
The programme is suitable for graduates who have completed a National Diploma in Human Resource Management or another relevant Human Resources qualification at NQF Level 6.
Applicants must be available to start immediately.
Graduate Programme Overview
Organisation: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Abbreviation: CTICC
Position: Human Capital Graduate
Department: Human Capital
Reporting to: Human Capital Business Partner
Contract duration: 12 months
Employment type: Fixed-term contract
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Minimum qualification: NQF Level 6 Human Resources qualification
Closing date: 26 July 2026 at 17:00
Application method: Online
Purpose of the Human Capital Graduate Position
The main purpose of the position is to provide administrative support across the Human Capital function.
The successful graduate will gain practical experience in:
- Recruitment and selection
- Employee onboarding
- Training and development
- Employee relations
- Personnel administration
- Human Capital reporting
- Audit preparation
- Organisational structure management
- Employee wellness and engagement projects
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed:
- A National Diploma in Human Resource Management; or
- Another relevant Human Resources qualification at NQF Level 6.
Applicants should also be computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365.
Availability Requirement
Applicants must be available to begin the programme immediately.
Candidates should consider their current employment, studies and other commitments before applying for the 12-month full-time contract.
Recruitment and Selection Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist with coordinating recruitment processes.
Duties will include:
- Advertising vacancies internally.
- Advertising vacancies externally.
- Assisting with the management of the applications database.
- Coordinating interviews with managers and candidates.
- Preparing interview packs.
- Distributing interview documents to panel members.
- Supporting reference checks.
- Assisting with qualification verification.
- Supporting criminal-record checks.
- Assisting with credit checks where required.
New Employee Induction Support
The Human Capital Graduate will assist with preparing new employees for their first day of work.
Responsibilities may include:
- Completing IT activation forms.
- Completing deactivation forms when employees resign.
- Arranging employee access cards.
- Arranging identification cards.
- Coordinating parking cards.
- Liaising with vendors and departments regarding uniforms.
- Arranging uniforms for new employees.
- Supporting uniform replacements.
- Coordinating name badges.
- Ensuring new employees receive required workplace items.
Training and Development Duties
The successful graduate will support employee training and development initiatives.
Duties may include:
- Coordinating training activities.
- Scheduling training sessions.
- Communicating with employees and facilitators.
- Updating the monthly training report.
- Maintaining training records.
- Assisting with the Workplace Skills Plan.
- Supporting the Annual Training Report submission.
- Preparing training documentation.
- Following up on attendance and supporting records.
Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report
The graduate may assist with preparing information required for the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report.
This may involve:
- Collecting training information.
- Updating training spreadsheets.
- Confirming employee participation.
- Maintaining evidence of completed training.
- Assisting with report preparation.
- Supporting Human Capital compliance processes.
Employee Relations Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist with employee-relations administration.
This will include:
- Updating the disciplinary tracker.
- Maintaining grievance records.
- Filing employee-relations documents.
- Tracking the progress of cases.
- Protecting confidential information.
- Supporting the preparation of related documents.
The graduate must handle sensitive employee information professionally and confidentially.
General Human Capital Administration
The successful candidate will provide general administrative support across the Human Capital team.
Responsibilities may include:
- Arranging internal meetings.
- Coordinating external meetings.
- Creating employee files.
- Maintaining personnel records.
- Checking that employee files contain the required documents.
- Filing Human Capital records.
- Updating employee information.
- Taking meeting minutes.
- Preparing Human Capital documents.
- Supporting ad hoc departmental duties.
Human Capital Projects
The graduate may assist with projects such as:
- Long-service awards.
- Staff social events.
- Employee-wellness initiatives.
- Employee-engagement activities.
- Human Capital audits.
- Organisational projects.
- Staff recognition initiatives.
- Internal Human Capital campaigns.
Organogram Management
The successful candidate will assist with maintaining and updating organisational structures.
This may involve:
- Updating departmental organograms.
- Recording changes to reporting lines.
- Confirming employee positions.
- Removing vacant or outdated information.
- Ensuring organisational charts are accurate.
- Distributing updated organograms where required.
Human Capital Audit Support
The graduate may assist with preparing documentation for Human Capital audits.
Responsibilities may include:
- Gathering supporting documents.
- Checking employee files.
- Preparing evidence for auditors.
- Updating trackers.
- Identifying missing records.
- Following up on outstanding documents.
- Organising audit information.
- Maintaining accurate filing systems.
Computer Skills Required
Applicants must be computer literate and able to use:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Other Microsoft 365 applications
Applicants should clearly include their computer skills in their CVs.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Suitable candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent planning skills.
- Strong organisational ability.
- Willingness to learn.
- Eagerness to develop professionally.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- A professional and confident attitude.
- A positive and proactive approach.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Reliability and professionalism.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- A completed online Employment Application Form.
- An updated CV.
- A copy of their highest qualification.
- Any other documents requested by the applicant tracking system.
Applicants should ensure that their application is complete because only complete applications will be considered.
How to Apply for the CTICC Human Capital Graduate Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted through the official CTICC applicant tracking system.
Click here to apply for the CTICC Human Capital Graduate Programme 2026
Applicants should:
- Open the official CTICC vacancy page.
- Complete the Employment Application Form.
- Upload an updated CV.
- Upload a copy of the highest qualification.
- Complete all compulsory fields.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit it before 17:00 on the closing date.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date
Applications close on 26 July 2026 at 17:00.
Applicants should submit their applications early because CTICC reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated deadline.
Remuneration
The remuneration package will be discussed with the successful candidate.
The advertisement does not provide a specific stipend or monthly salary.
Employment Equity
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is committed to Employment Equity.
Appointments may be made in line with the organisation’s approved Employment Equity Plan.
Application Outcome
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The CTICC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application, confirm that:
- You have an NQF Level 6 Human Resources qualification.
- You are available to start immediately.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your highest qualification is attached.
- You have completed the Employment Application Form.
- Your Microsoft Office skills are listed.
- Your contact details are correct.
- The application is submitted before 17:00 on 26 July 2026.
About the Cape Town International Convention Centre
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is a major events and conference venue in Cape Town.
Its Human Capital team supports recruitment, employee development, workplace administration, employee relations and organisational programmes across the institution.