Internship Opportunity: Payroll Administration
Description :
About the Internship
This internship offers hands-on training in payroll processes and financial administration. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to the accurate and compliant management of payroll services within the university.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in:
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Accounting
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Finance
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or a related equivalent qualification
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Must be new to the Finance or Payroll field (no previous work experience or internships in this area)
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Basic understanding of payroll administration processes
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite
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Strong numerical and analytical skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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High attention to detail
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Must be a South African citizen
Description :
Key Responsibilities
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Capture and verify payroll data, including unpaid leave, claims, payments, and deductions
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Assist with preparing monthly payroll input and reconciliation reports
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Distribute payslips and help address basic payroll-related employee queries
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Support processing of terminations, new appointments, and allowances
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Ensure payroll processes comply with tax laws, UIF, SDL, and other labour regulations
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Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records
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Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and responses to audit queries
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Reconcile third-party payments such as pension fund contributions, SARS submissions, and medical aid deductions
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Help prepare payroll journals for submission to the finance team
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Contribute to SMU’s overall development and the improvement of institutional culture
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Perform any additional tasks as required by the line manager
Application Guidelines
Applications should be emailed to Ms BG Mbanjwa at hr.recruitment9@smu.ac.za, quoting the reference number in the subject line. Include:
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A comprehensive CV
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Certified copies of all qualifications
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An official academic transcript
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Contact details of three referees
Important Notes:
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Applications from employment agencies will not be accepted.
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Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
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Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For enquiries about conditions of service, call (012) 521-3071
SMU is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Applicants who do not hear back within 30 days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Company: SEFAKO MAKGATHO
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Market related
Posted at: June 28, 2025, 4:20 p.m.
Deadline: 2025-07-09
This job does not currently accept online applications.
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