1. Payroll Administration Intern

Ref No: Payroll/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment9@smu.ac.za

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Academic transcript (must be attached)

Key Skills:

• Basic payroll knowledge
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Attention to detail and time management
• Professional discretion and confidentiality

Duties:

• Capture and verify payroll data
• Assist in monthly payroll reporting and reconciliation
• Handle payslip distribution and employee queries
• Process appointments, terminations, and allowances
• Maintain compliant and confidential payroll records
• Support audit readiness and third-party payment reconciliations
• Prepare payroll journals and contribute to SMU’s institutional development

2. Employee Wellness Intern

Ref No: Wellness/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment6@smu.ac.za

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources (specialising in Organisational/Industrial Psychology) or a related Social Science field

Key Skills:

• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Event coordination and time management
• Computer literacy and attention to detail
• Confidentiality and tact

Duties:

• Plan and coordinate wellness programmes
• Implement health-related campaigns (mental health, fitness, etc.)
• Record attendance and gather initiative feedback
• Develop wellness communication materials
• Conduct wellness research and suggest improvements

3. Organisational Development Intern

Ref No: OD/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment7@smu.ac.za

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Industrial/Organisational Psychology, HR, or Organisational Development

Key Skills:

• Understanding of OD principles
• Research and reporting capabilities
• Time management and detail orientation
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Duties:

• Support OD projects including employee surveys and training
• Assist in performance management processes
• Help with job profiling and benchmarking
• Maintain accurate reports and contribute to internal OD initiatives

4. Human Resources Administration Intern

Ref No: HRA/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment5@smu.ac.za

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or equivalent

Key Skills:

• Strong administrative and communication skills
• HR systems knowledge
• Detail-oriented and discreet
• Time and record-keeping management

Duties:

• Assist with recruitment and interview coordination
• Maintain employee records
• Handle employee queries and document archiving
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team

5. Remuneration and Benefits Intern

Ref No: REM/BGM/Intern
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment8@smu.ac.za

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, HRM, or related fields

Key Skills:

• Understanding of salary and benefits structures
• Analytical and numerical proficiency
• Communication and confidentiality
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Duties:

• Help maintain and implement salary structures
• Support job grading and benchmarking exercises
• Maintain benefit provider records
• Respond to remuneration-related employee queries
• Ensure compliance with employment and tax laws
• Prepare reports to support HR decision-making