Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate Internships / Internship Programme for 2025-2027.
Location: Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Internship
Duration: 24 Months
Closing Date: 09 July 2025
Mindful of the prevailing socio-economic conditions in South Africa, and in support of the national transformation agenda, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) would like to provide internships to deserving young unemployed citizens. In this way, SMU hopes to provide experience to young South Africans, and give them the opportunity to be employable and to compete in the job market.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Payroll Administration Intern x 2
Ref No: Payroll/BGM/Intern
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
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-
- Accounting,
- Finance,
- Or equivalent
Employee Wellness Intern x 1
Ref No: Wellness/BGM/Intern
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
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-
- HR Management with a focus in Organisational and Industrial Psychology,
- Or related Social Science field with specialty in Employee Wellness
- Or any equivalent qualification
Organisational Development Intern x 2
Ref No: OD/BGM/Intern
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
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-
- Industrial/Organisational Psychology,
- Human Resources (HR),
- Organisational Development (OD)
- Or equivalent
Human Resources Administration Intern x 2
Ref No: HRA/BGM/Intern
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
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-
- HR Management,
- Industrial Psychology
- Or equivalent
Remuneration and Benefits Intern x 1
Ref No: REM/BGM/Intern
Duties:
- 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
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-
- Accounting,
- Finance,
- Economics, HR Management
- Or related field
Competencies:
- Time management
- Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
- Client focus
- Result focus
How to Apply for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU): Graduate Internships 2025-2027
- Submit typed applications quoting the correct reference number.
- Attach the following:
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Transcript of academic results
- Three contactable referees
Use the email below your preferred programme to directed/email your application to Ms BG Mbanjwa:
Payroll Administration Intern
Ref No: Payroll/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment9@smu.ac.za
Employee Wellness Intern
Ref No: Wellness/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment6@smu.ac.za
Organisational Development Intern
Ref No: OD/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment7@smu.ac.za
Human Resources Administration Intern
Ref No: HRA/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment5@smu.ac.za
Remuneration and Benefits Intern
Ref No: REM/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment8@smu.ac.za
Important:
- Applications must be emailed to the correct address listed under each post.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
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