Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) invites applications from unemployed South African graduates for its 2025/2026 Internship Programme.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 July 2025
Internship Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: Market-related (monthly)
Available Internship Opportunities
1. Payroll Administration Intern
Ref No: Payroll/BGM/Intern
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (attach transcript)
Key Duties:
- Assist in payroll data capturing and reconciliation
- Process terminations, appointments, and payroll adjustments
- Maintain payroll records and support audits
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment9@smu.ac.za
2. Employee Wellness Intern
Ref No: Wellness/BGM/Intern
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in HR Management with a focus in Organisational/Industrial Psychology, or related Social Science
Key Duties:
- Coordinate and support employee wellness programmes
- Conduct research and assist with communication materials
- Maintain wellness activity records
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment6@smu.ac.za
3. Organisational Development Intern
Ref No: OD/BGM/Intern
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Organisational Psychology, HR, OD or equivalent
Key Duties:
- Support employee engagement and performance processes
- Assist with training coordination and OD research
- Maintain records and prepare reports
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment7@smu.ac.za
4. Human Resources Administration Intern
Ref No: HRA/BGM/Intern
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or equivalent
Key Duties:
- Support recruitment, file management and HR document control
- Provide general administrative and employee query support
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment5@smu.ac.za
5. Remuneration and Benefits Intern
Ref No: REM/BGM/Intern
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, HR Management or related field
Key Duties:
- Assist with salary benchmarking, benefit administration, and compliance
- Support report compilation and employee queries
Send Applications to: hr.recruitment8@smu.ac.za
Minimum Required Skills for All Internships
- Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
- Attention to detail and time management
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Strong client and results focus
How to Apply
- 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
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.