Company: Siemens Healthcare Proprietary Limited (Siemens Healthineers)
Industry: Healthcare Technology, Medical Devices & Digital Health
Department: Internal Services / Human Resources IT
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa (Office/Site Only)
Position Type: Part-Time Fixed-Term Contract
Job Level: Recent College Graduate / Trainee
Job ID: 519292
Posted Date: 21 August 2026
Closing Date: Open / Rolling Applications
About Siemens Healthineers & The HR IT Internship
Siemens Healthineers is a global medical technology powerhouse driving innovations across diagnostic imaging, digital health, and molecular medicine across 70+ countries.
The HR Information Technology Internship is a specialized digital transformation role based at the Midrand campus. Operating at the intersection of Human Resources and Information Systems, the intern will support the digitalization of workforce analytics, HR process automation, SharePoint portals, Power BI reporting, and AI integrations (Microsoft Copilot) to enhance employee lifecycle workflows.
Key Responsibilities & Core Technical Pillars
In this HR Tech and Analytics role, your daily operational deliverables will cover six primary functional areas:
1. HR Data Analytics, Power BI & Workforce Reporting
- Data Visualization: Build Power BI dashboards, data models, forecasting tools, and workforce metrics for executive HR reporting.
- Data Analysis: Collect, validate, and analyze HR metrics to identify trends across the employee lifecycle.
2. HR Digital Solutions & Low-Code Automation
- Power Platform: Assist in building workflow automations using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and Microsoft Copilot.
- Digital Portals: Support and maintain internal SharePoint sites, employee self-service forms, and digital workplace tools.
3. HR Process Engineering & System Testing
- Process Mapping: Map current-state vs. future-state HR processes (onboarding, learning admin, offboarding) and conduct gap analysis.
- Systems Implementation: Assist with business requirements gathering, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and system change management.
4. Data Governance & Compliance
- Data Cleanup: Perform data quality audits and maintain compliance with South African labor regulations and records management guidelines.
5. Business Analysis & Project Management
- Project Execution: Support HR IT project tracking, document standardization, and solution design workshops.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
To qualify for entry into this HR IT internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, BCom, or Advanced Diploma in any of the following disciplines:
- Business Information Systems / Information Systems / Management Information Systems
- Financial Information Systems / Informatics
- Data Science / Digital Business
- Experience Level: No prior work experience required (recent graduates welcome). Varsity projects or internships in data analysis, Power BI, or HR systems are advantageous.
- Technical Skills & Tooling:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365.
- Advantageous: Basic exposure to Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, or Microsoft Copilot.
- Advantageous: Fundamental understanding of South African labor legislation and HR operations.
- Core Soft Skills: High analytical logic, attention to data accuracy, rapid learning agility, and strong interpersonal communication.
- Work Arrangement: Office / On-site at the Siemens Healthineers campus in Midrand, Gauteng.
What Siemens Healthineers Offers
- Pioneering Medical Tech Brand: Exposure to global HR systems and digital workplace standards at a Fortune Global leader.
- Future-Focused Skill Development: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, and Generative AI (Microsoft Copilot) in enterprise HR.
- Direct Mentorship: Daily guidance from senior HR digital transformation leads and IS business analysts.
Career Advice for HR IT Applicants
- Highlight Low-Code & Analytics Skills: Emphasize any university modules, certificates, or projects involving Power BI, SQL, Advanced Excel, or Power Automate on page 1 of your CV.
- Quote Job ID 519292: Ensure you reference Job ID: 519292 when completing your online application.
- Connect HR & IT: Highlight your ability to translate human resource processes into technical system workflows in your cover letter.
Sample HR IT & Analytics Interview Questions
HR Systems & Power BI Analysis
- Question (Analytics): “How would you approach designing a Power BI dashboard to track employee onboarding efficiency across different business units?”
- Question (Automation): “Can you give an example of how Microsoft Power Automate or AI tools can reduce manual administrative tasks in HR processes?”
How to Apply
Submit your application directly through the official Siemens Healthineers career portal:
- Company: Siemens Healthcare Proprietary Limited
- Job ID:
519292 - Location: Midrand, Gauteng
- Position: HR IT Intern (Part-time Fixed Term)