Internship Programme at SMU for HRM, Accounting; Finance; Economics

SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

SETA SPECIAL DISPENSATION

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:

INTERNSHIP POSITION

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS (1 POST)

(24 months contract)

REF: REM/BGM/Intern

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 key performance areas:

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 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

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Closing date: 9 July 2025

Applications from Employment Agency will not be considered.

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.recruitment8@smu.ac.za

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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