Job Description
Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title: Graduate Trainee
Travel Required?: Travel – up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 15/07/2025
On-site
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168211 – Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let’s build a brighter, healthier future for all.
JOB PURPOSE
A graduate program for a recent HR graduate to grow and develop skills & competencies across the various functions of HR in an FMCG environment such as Talent Acquisition/Management,, Learning and Development and Compensation and Benefits, Culture and change management.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with the Talent Requisition process
Support with Internal Documentation preparation for a broad range of Employee Relation’s Communication
Effective Coordination and management of the Onboarding Program
Support the execution of the Career Development agenda
Aid with SOX Audit preparation
Aid with BBBEE annual certification preparation
Assist the BBBEE and Skills Development teams.
Support and coordinate the execution of the annual learning and development calendar.
Coordinate activities related to effective running of the the learnership program
Assist in organizing training and attending to other training administration
Assist in administration duties for the Compensation and Benefits team
Ensuring personnel records are maintained, updated and accurate and that the records are kept secure and confidential.
Support with miscellaneous orientation and guidance to internal stakeholders when necessary
Work with the HRBP’s on Culture related initiatives
Attend other HR duties as and when required.
Lead employee engagement activities.
Review and regularly develop / customize HR reports & metrics to suit business needs
Support and coordinate activities related to management of the Graduate Program
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Minimum B.Com Degree / Honors s preferable in
Human Resources
Industrial Psychology
Law
Prior working experience
Possess analytical & problem-solving skills
Numerate with good attention to detail
Result-focused with strong leadership, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment
Strong implementation/team building /collaboration and project management skills
Ability to work well under time pressure
Proactive and Willing to learn
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.