SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (SMU)

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INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

SETA SPECIAL DISPENSATION

INTERNSHIP POSITION 

INTERNAL AUDIT (1 POST) 

(24 months contract) 

REF: AUDIT/JSM/Intern

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 opportunity below: 

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 audit and risk management and they must meet the following requirements and be responsible for the following key performance areas: 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A minimum of honours degree (NQF 8) in Internal Auditing/Accounting /Auditing; (attach transcript) 

• New entrants into audit and risk management environment (in other words you must not have worked or held an audit and risk management internship before) 

• Knowledge of audit and risk management softwares, ITS, Blackboard etc will be an advantage 

• Computer Literate: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access/Database, Internet, email, etc 

• Willingness to learn audit and risk management 

• Ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders 

• Must be a South African citizen 

COMPETENCIES

• Time management 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Client focus 

• Result focus 

• Stress tolerance 

• Attention to detail 

• Willingness to learn and adapt 

DUTIES

• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan 

• Assist in conducting internal audits for the university, including making arrangements for audits, conducting entrance and exit conferences, preparing and maintaining files of work papers, and preparing audit findings and reports.

• Assist in conducting risk assessments and identify risks in the functions being audited 

• Assist in Report on expenditure 

• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 

• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager 

Closing date: 7 August 2026 

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 forwarded for the attention of Mr J Mahlaola by email to hr.recruitment7@smu.ac.za by 16:00 by the closing date as stated in the advert. 

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.

FINANCE 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 opportunity below:

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS 

ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES (2 POSTS) 

(24 months contract) 

REF: Finance/NGM/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 Asset Management Services and they must meet the following requirements and be responsible for the following key performance areas: 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A minimum of bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in accounting; or equivalent (attach transcript) 

• New entrants into asset management services environment (in other words you must not have worked or held an asset management Services internship before) 

• Basic understanding of asset management services administration 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel; willingness to learn asset management software 

• Strong organisational and analytical skills 

• Ability to maintain accurate records 

• Ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders 

• Must be a South African citizen 

COMPETENCIES

• Time management 

• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Client focus 

• Result focus 

• Stress tolerance 

• Attention to detail 

• Willingness to learn and adapt 

DUTIES

• Assist in maintaining and updating the University's asset register 

• Assist with coordinating inter departmental asset transfers and ensure timely updating of movement documentation and registers 

• Assist in processing terminations, new appointments, and allowances 

• Assist in conducting physical asset verifications and inventory audits, including reconciliation between physical assets, the Fixed Asset Register (FAR), and the General Ledger (GL) 

• Contribute to the overall development of SMU and actively improve institutional culture 

• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager 

Closing date: 7 August 2026 

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 forwarded for the attention of Mrs NG Motsamai by email to hr.recruitment7@smu.ac.za by 16:00 by the closing date as stated in the advert. 

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.

ACADEMIV PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 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 opportunity below:

INTERNSHIP POSITION 

ACADEMIC RESEARCH (1 POST) 

(24 months contract) 

REF: APQA/RM/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 Academic Research and they must meet the following requirements and be responsible for the following key performance areas: 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A minimum of bachelor of science (NQF 7) in Statistics; (attach transcript) 

• New entrants into the statistics environment (in other words, applicants must not have previously worked or held an statistics internship position) 

• Knowledge of statistical software such as EVIEWS, SPSS, SAS, STATA, R or Python will be an added advantage 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team 

• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills 

• Must be a South African citizen 

COMPETENCIES

• Time management 

• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Client focus 

• Result focus 

• Stress tolerance 

• Report writing skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Communication and interpersonal skills 

• Willingness to learn and adapt 

DUTIES

• Assist with Institutional research projects from planning through to reporting 

• Support the collection of quantitative and qualitative data for institutional studies 

• Assist with Institutional surveys, including questionnaire preparation, data collection and survey administration 

• Assist with analysing research findings and preparing research reports 

• Assist in compiling Institutional statistical report and performance reports 

• Assist in preparing presentations and briefing material for management meetings and Academic committees 

• Provide support on Institutional research and data analytics projects 

• Participate in Departmental meetings, workshops and training activities 

• Maintain project documentation, datasets and analytical records 

• Assist with project coordination and administrative activities 

• Perform any other duties related to Academic research, data analytics and reporting as assigned by the supervisor 

Closing date: 7 August 2026 

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 forwarded for the attention of Mr R Motsamai by email to hr.recruitment3@smu.ac.za by 16:00 by the closing date as stated in the advert. 

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.

ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS 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 opportunity below:

INTERNSHIP POSITIONS 

PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS (2 POSTS) 

(24 months contract) 

REF: Adv/MJM/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 Public Relations /Communication and they must meet the following requirements and be responsible for the following key performance areas: 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A minimum of diploma (NQF 6) in Public Relations, Communication and/or Marketing; (attach transcript) 

• New entrants into the Public Relations/Communications environment (in other words, applicants must not have previously worked or held a Public Relations / Communication internship position). 

• Basic understanding of Public Relations / Communication 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel; software 

• Willingness to learn Public Relations / Communication 

• Ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders 

• Must be a South African citizen 

COMPETENCIES

• Time management 

• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people 

• Client focus 

• Result focus 

• Stress tolerance 

• Communication and interpersonal skills 

• Willingness to learn and adapt 

DUTIES

• Assist in conducting interviews with staff, students, alumni and other stakeholders to support institutional news reporting 

• Assist in identifying, researching and writing institutional news stories for publication on the University website, intranet, newsletters and other communication platforms 

• Assist with the implementation of marketing and brand awareness campaigns 

• Assist with planning, coordination and communication of university events 

• Support student recruitment activities, including school outreach, open days, career exhibitions and the distribution of recruitment information 

• Assist with alumni engagement activities, alumni database administration, event coordination and communication with graduates 

• Support the planning and implementation of social media campaigns and assist with the preparation of social media copy and content schedules 

• Assist with social media monitoring and the compilation of media coverage reports 

• Maintain organized records of news articles, photographs, publications, campaign material and other departmental content 

• Provide general administrative and coordination support across the communications, Marketing, Alumni Relations, Student Recruitment and Events functions 

• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor 

Closing date: 7 August 2026 

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 forwarded for the attention of Mr M Mopai by email to hr.recruitment5@smu.ac.za by 16:00 by the closing date as stated in the advert. 

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.

ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 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 opportunity below:

INTERNSHIP POSITION 

DATA ANALYST (1 POST) 

(24 months contract) 

REF: APQA/RM/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 Data Analysis and they must meet the following requirements and be responsible for the following key performance areas: 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A minimum of bachelor of science (NQF 7) in Statistics; (attach transcript) 

• New entrants into the Statistics environment (in other words, applicants must not have previously worked or held a Statistics internship position) 

• Knowledge of statistical software such as EVIEWS, SPSS, SAS, STATA, R or Python will be an added advantage 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team 

• Ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders 

• Must be a South African citizen 

COMPETENCIES

• Time management 

• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people 

• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Client focus 

• Result focus 

• Stress tolerance 

• Report writing skills 

• Attention to detail 

DUTIES

• Assist with extracting Institutional data from various information systems using SQL and other approved data extracting tools 

• Assist with collecting, compiling and organizing Institutional datasets for research and reporting purposes 

• Perform data cleaning, validation and data wrangling to improve data quality and consistency 

• Prepare datasets for statistical analysis and dashboard development 

• Maintain accurate and organized project datasets and supporting development 

• Perform descriptive statistical analyses using software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, R or Python 

• Assist with exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns and relationships 

• Develop tables, charts and graphs to communicate analytical findings 

• Support predictive and descriptive analytics projects under supervision 

• Assist with Interpreting analytical results for Institutional research and reporting 

• Provide support on Institutional research and data analytics projects 

• Participate in departmental meetings, workshops and training activities 

• Maintain project documentation, datasets and analytical records 

• Assist with project coordination and administrative activities 

• Perform any other duties related to Academic research, data analytics and reporting as assigned by the supervisor 

Closing date: 7 August 2026 

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 forwarded for the attention of Mr Reginald Moletsane by email to hr.recruitment4@smu.ac.za by 16:00 by the closing date as stated in the advert. 

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.