I’m Charmaine Msalela, an HR Trainee with exact!
I completed my BSocSci with Psychology and Organisational Psychology majors at UCT in 2007.
I wanted to go into the Human Resources field after completing my studies, because I love people. During my final year, I realised that I had to start preparing myself for the corporate world. I wasn’t ready.
When I heard about The Foschini Group and the Graduate Programme with HR Trainee roles,
I realised that perhaps this is what I was looking for. There were very few companies that had this much focus on HR as a career path. What really drew me to The Foschini Group was the working culture.
I wanted a company where I could be myself and where I could meet new people everyday, making friends along the way.
In January of 2008 I started with The Foschini Group as an HR Trainee. I was placed in exact! with an HR team that would expose me to the wonderful world of HR and a coach that would help me with the projects of the programme. Having my own coach was great, because it meant I would have someone who is passionate about my development and also someone I could ask as many questions as
I liked. And did I ever!
Having almost completed my Programme, it is amazing to see how much I’ve learnt! The exposure
I have gained in HR is unbelievable. The retail industry is a great place to learn, because there is always something happening.
If you’re looking for diversity, a friendly culture,
a fast-paced learning environment in a growing organisation that enables its people to grow with it, look no further. The Foschini Group’s what you’re looking for.
The HR Consultant provides staff solutions aligned with business strategies to facilitate the attraction, development and retention of staff. Basically, they’re our “people” people, if that makes any sense.
A challenging opportunity is available for an individual with a sound understanding and knowledge of Human Resource principles.
  • A behavioural sciences degree
  • Proven work experience in Human Resources will be advantageous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A strong ability to learn
  • An ability to liaise at all levels
  • To have an organised and systematic approach to work
  • To be proactive
  • Sound attention to detail
Step 1 Apply online for the Graduate Trainee position
Step 2 Short-listed candidates will be invited to complete psychometric assessments
Step 3 Further short-listed candidates will be invited to a first round interview with HR
Step 4 Successful candidates to proceed to a panel interview and technical assessment with Line Management
Step 5 Candidates will be informed of the outcome