Payroll Intern

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000838/SZ

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Payroll Intern

Stipend: R8000

Location: Gauteng (Sandton)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
This is a 12-month internship focused on payroll and HR administration. It’s for someone who wants hands-on experience with employee pay, compliance, and HR systems — where accuracy and confidentiality really matter.

Responsibilities

Collect and verify timesheets, overtime, deductions, and allowances.
Capture payroll inputs and prepare payroll submission templates.
Assist with leave administration and employee file management.
Support onboarding administration for new employees on the payroll system.
Help manage clock-in/clock-out compliance using the Company Platform.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
Diploma/Degree in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
Basic understanding of payroll processes and BCEA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
High level of confidentiality and data accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of payroll inputs captured (target: 99%+).
Timely submission of payroll packs for approval.
Resolution of payroll queries within agreed turnaround times.
Compliance in maintaining payroll records.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding of payroll cycles and statutory compliance.
Practical skills in employee data management and payroll accuracy.
Exposure to HR operations, onboarding, and workforce management.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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