SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2 POSTS)
(24 months contract)
REF: OD/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 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
COMPETENCIES
• Time management
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
• Client focus
• Result focus
• Stress tolerance
DUTIES
• Support the coordination and implementation of organisational development initiatives
• Assist in administering and analysing employee engagement and culture surveys
• Provide administrative support during performance management processes
• Help organise training and development activities, including attendance and feedback
• Assist with job profiling and role clarification processes
• Conduct research on OD best practices and trends to inform internal projects
• Maintain accurate records and assist with the preparation of reports and presentations
• 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.recruitment7@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