HR Internship Positions – Payroll Administration at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Accounting; Finance or equivalent (attach transcript) 
• New entrants into Finance or Payroll environment (in other words you must not have worked or held a Finance or Payroll internship before) 
• Basic understanding of payroll administration 
• Strong numerical and analytical skills 
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite) 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to pay attention to detail 
• Must be a South African citizen 

DUTIES

• Assist in capturing and verifying payroll data including unpaid leave, claims, payments and deductions 
• Support the preparation of monthly payroll input and reconciliation reports 
• Help with the distribution of payslips and responding to basic payroll queries from employees 
• Assist in processing terminations, new appointments, and allowances 
• Ensure that all payroll transactions comply with tax laws, UIF, SDL, and relevant labour legislation 
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records and filing 
• Support audit readiness by organising payroll documentation and responding to audit queries 
• Assist in reconciling third-party payments (e.g. pension fund, SARS, medical aid) 
• Help prepare payroll journals for submission to the finance department 
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager