Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU): HR Internships

Seta Special Dispensation

Due Date: 09 July 2025.

Location: Pretoria, South Africa.

Duration: 24 Months.

Remuneration: Market-related (monthly)

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is on a renewal path with exciting and unique opportunities to shape the training of medical and other health professionals, and scientists in general. We are on a vigorous campaign to attract top talent to join our exciting journey, as reflected in the opportunities below:

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 incumbents will be exposed to gaining experiential learning in the field of Human Resources and they must meet the following requirements and be responsible for the following

Post Name: Payroll Administration x2

Ref No: Payroll/BGM/Intern

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

Typed applications documents (quoting the reference number) which should contain a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of all qualifications and contact details of three referees, should be emailed to Ms BG Mbanjwa, by email to hr.recruitment9@smu.ac.za

Post Name: Employee Wellness x1

Ref No: Wellness/BGM/Intern

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

Post Name: Organisational Development x2

Ref No: OD/BGM/Intern

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

Post Name: Human Resources Administration x2

Ref No: HRA/BGM/Intern

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

Post Name: Remuneration and Benefits x1

Ref No: REM/BGM/Intern

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

Competencies

Time management
Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
Client focus
Result focus
Stress tolerance

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

Applications from Employment Agency will not be considered.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.

Telephonic enquiries regarding conditions of service: (012) 521-3071
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
The university reserves the right to make or not to make an appointment

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