HR Internship Positions 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 

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REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources Management with speciality in Organisational and Industrial Psychology, or a related Social Sciences field with speciality in Employee Wellness or any equivalent qualification (attach transcript) 
• New entrants into the HR or Employee Wellness environment (in other words you must not have worked or held an HR internship before) 
• 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 planning and coordinating employee wellness programmes and awareness campaigns 
• Support the implementation of health and wellness initiatives (e.g. mental health, chronic illness, financial, and fitness) 
• Maintain accurate records of wellness activities, attendance, and employee participation 
• Assist in preparing wellness-related communication materials and resources 
• Gather and summarise feedback from wellness initiatives to support reporting and improvement 
• Conduct research on current employee wellness trends and contribute ideas for new initiatives 
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager 

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REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Human Resources, Organisational Development or equivalent (attach transcript) 
• New entrants into the HR environment (in other words you must not have worked or held an HR internship before) 
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite) 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to pay attention to detail 
• Must be a South African citizen 

DUTIES

• Support the coordination and implementation of organisational development initiatives 
• Assist in administering and analysing employee engagement and culture surveys 
• Provide administrative support during performance management processes 
• Help organise training and development activities, including attendance and feedback 
• Assist with job profiling and role clarification processes 
• Conduct research on OD best practices and trends to inform internal projects 
• Maintain accurate records and assist with the preparation of reports and presentations 
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager 

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or any equivalent qualification (attach transcript). 
• New entrants into the HR (in other words you must not have worked or held an HR internship before). 
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite) 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to pay attention to detail 
• Must be a South African citizen 

DUTIES

• Assist with recruitment and selection processes, including scheduling interviews and preparing interview packs 
• Maintain and update employee records both digitally and in hard copy 
• Assist in responding to employee queries and redirecting matters to relevant HR officers 
• Support the filing and archiving of HR documents 
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including organising meetings and preparing minutes 
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager 

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REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Accounting; Human Resource Management; Finance; Economics or equivalent (attach transcript) 
• New entrants into HR, Remuneration and Benefit environment (in other words you must not have worked or held an HR, Remuneration and Benefit internship before)
• Basic understanding of remuneration structures and benefits schemes 
• 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 the implementation and maintenance of salary structures and pay scales 
• Support job profiling, evaluation, and grading processes 
• Participate in salary benchmarking exercises and help compile related market analysis 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for benefit providers (e.g. medical aid, retirement funds) 
• Assist with processing monthly remuneration inputs, including salary adjustments and allowances 
• Help prepare remuneration and benefits reports for management decision-making 
• Provide first-line support to employees on benefit-related queries, including pensions and medical aid 
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and internal remuneration-related policies 
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager